Braga Netto Denies Involvement in Assassination Plot: Cid's Testimony Creates Political Earthquake

Braga Netto Denies Cid's Allegations of Funding Assassination Plot Brazil is currently grappling with a major political scandal. At the heart of the controversy is the testimony of Lieutenant Colonel Mauro Cid, former aide to ex-President Bolsonaro, who claims that General Walter Souza Braga Netto directed him to provide financial support to individuals planning the assassination of President Lula, Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, and Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. This explosive allegation has sent shockwaves through the nation. General Braga Netto vehemently denies these accusations. In a recent statement, he declared, "Eu não tinha dinheiro, não tinha contato com empresários, eles estavam mais interessados no Bolsonaro" ("I didn't have money, I didn't have contact with businessmen, they were more interested in Bolsonaro.") This denial directly contradicts Cid's sworn testimony, creating a stark contrast in narratives. The investigation is ongoing, and the full extent of the alleged plot remains unclear. However, the conflicting statements from key figures highlight the gravity of the situation and its potential impact on Brazilian politics. The truth will undoubtedly emerge as the investigation unfolds, but for now, the conflicting accounts leave the public in a state of uncertainty and anticipation.