Brazilian Navy Commander Denies Coup Allegations in Supreme Court Testimony

Brazil's Supreme Court heard testimony from Almir Garnier, former commander of the Brazilian Navy, on June 10, 2025. Garnier vehemently denied accusations of placing his troops at the disposal of former President Jair Bolsonaro to support a coup attempt. The accusations were made by former Air Force commander Carlos de Almeida Baptista Junior during the investigation. Garnier stated, "Senhor ministro, como lhe disse, não houve deliberações, o presidente não abriu a palavra para nós." He maintained that he remained focused on his institutional role and was not involved in any political maneuvering. The testimony is a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the alleged coup attempt. This event highlights the ongoing efforts to investigate and understand the events surrounding the attempted coup and the roles played by key figures within the military.