Cid's Plea Bargain Reveals Details of Bolsonaro's Alleged Coup Plot

Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) heard testimony on June 9, 2025, from Lieutenant-Colonel Mauro Cid, a former aide to ex-President Jair Bolsonaro. Cid detailed the surveillance of Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, a move allegedly directed by Bolsonaro. This surveillance was part of an investigation into an alleged 2022 coup attempt. Cid's testimony is particularly noteworthy because he made a plea bargain with the Federal Police. "The president received information that political allies were meeting with political opponents," Cid stated during his testimony. The STF's questioning of eight individuals linked to the alleged coup attempt is ongoing. The testimony provides significant insight into the events surrounding the alleged plot. The ongoing investigation and the plea bargain suggest a commitment to uncovering the truth.