Bolsonaro's Role in Coup Plot Confirmed by Cid's Testimony

Brazil: Mauro Cid's Testimony Confirms Bolsonaro's Role in Coup Plot Brazil is currently gripped by the unfolding testimony of Mauro Cid, former aide to ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, before the Supreme Federal Court (STF). Cid's statements have confirmed key elements of his plea bargain, implicating Bolsonaro in a far-reaching coup plot. UOL columnist Leonardo Sakamoto analyzed the testimony, noting Cid's attempts to evade certain questions while still confirming crucial aspects of the scheme. "Cid was clearly constrained by the presence of his former superiors," Sakamoto observed. "However, he admitted to crucial points, confirming Bolsonaro's direct involvement in editing the so-called 'coup draft' aimed at the arrest of Minister Alexandre de Moraes." The testimony has sent shockwaves throughout Brazil, raising serious questions about the extent of Bolsonaro's knowledge and participation in the alleged plot. The details revealed by Cid, and analyzed by Sakamoto, are expected to play a significant role in the ongoing investigation. The confirmation of Bolsonaro's direct involvement adds a new layer of complexity to the case and will likely fuel further debate and analysis in the coming days and weeks. The ongoing investigation by the Federal Police is expected to shed more light on this crucial matter.