Cid's Testimony: Bolsonaro and Braga Netto Implicated in Brazil's 2022 Coup Attempt

Brazil: Mauro Cid's Testimony Sheds Light on 2022 Coup Attempt Brazil is currently focused on the unfolding testimony of Mauro Cid, former aide to ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, in the ongoing investigation into the 2022 coup attempt. Cid's statements, while offering some protection to Bolsonaro in certain aspects, have revealed crucial details that implicate him and other high-ranking officials. The Supreme Court is questioning eight individuals suspected of being part of the "crucial nucleus" of the coup attempt. According to political commentator Octávio Guedes, two aspects of Cid's testimony are particularly damaging to Bolsonaro: "The first is Bolsonaro's editing of the coup draft, which included plans to imprison Supreme Court justices and dissolve the Electoral Court. The second is the pressure exerted by Bolsonaro on the Minister of Defense, General Paulo Sérgio, to manipulate the report on electronic voting machines to suggest fraud." Cid's cooperation with the Federal Police, secured through a plea bargain, has made his testimony highly significant. His account places General Braga Netto at the "center of the coup," further intensifying the investigation. The ongoing investigation highlights the gravity of the 2022 events and the ongoing efforts to uncover the full truth.