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Former Brazil Military Chief Details Internal Struggle Against Bolsonaro
Former Brazilian military chief Carlos de Almeida Baptista Júnior has revealed an internal struggle to prevent former President Jair Bolsonaro from attempting a coup in late 2022. In his new book, Júnior describes a meeting where he and others worked to dissuade Bolsonaro, who was refusing to accept the election results. This occurred in the final weeks of Bolsonaro's presidency, six weeks after he lost the election to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The coverage also notes that Brazil's wealthiest individuals captured a record share of income during this period, despite Lula's stated efforts to prioritize the poor. Separately, a poll indicated Lula's lead over Flavio Bolsonaro had narrowed ahead of the election.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (1): The Guardian
- Centre (1): Reuters