Recent developments from Brazil indicate that the Federal Police (PF) may be setting the stage for the arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Reports from the program Sem Rodeios reveal that Bolsonaro is allegedly linked to actions deemed as attempts to undermine democracy.
Additionally, it is claimed that a plan to assassinate current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was printed at the Palácio do Planalto. The narrative surrounding Bolsonaro has intensified following a statement by Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes.
He emphasized the necessity of regulating social media platforms to restore “democratic normalcy” and eliminate “impunity” for online hate crimes.
Bolsonaro’s name appears in a decision that initiated Operation “Contragolpe,” executed by the PF. He is identified as one of the individuals involved in creating a document referred to as the “coup draft.”
Federal Police Paves the Way for Bolsonaro’s Potential Arrest. (Photo Internet reproduction)
This document allegedly outlines plans for monitoring key figures, including Lula, Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, and Minister Moraes himself, during 2022.
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In connection with the assassination plot targeting authorities, the Federal Police (PF) indicate that Bolsonaro was present at the Palácio do Planalto when key developments unfolded. During this period, a Word document outlining operational directives, titled “Green Yellow Dagger,” was reportedly created.
This document, attributed to General Mário Fernandes, emerged in November 2022. At the same time, the phones of two suspects, Rafael Martins de Oliveira and Mauro Cid, were connected to networks covering the Planalto area, further tying the events to the location.
Moraes has also called for regulation of social media platforms, highlighting their significant financial power and political influence.
He questioned why major tech companies resist regulation, noting their financial gains and unprecedented political power throughout history. On November 27, the Supreme Court will begin deliberating on cases that could impose regulations on big tech companies.
The court will review issues related to Brazil’s Internet Civil Framework, focusing on the removal of offensive posts on Facebook. It will also address judicial orders that could potentially result in WhatsApp being blocked.
During his address, Moraes clarified that responsibility for online crimes lies not with the platforms themselves but with individuals operating behind them. He stated, “The fault does not lie with social media; they do not think. It is the humans behind social media who direct algorithms without transparency, creating an environment filled with hatred.”
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