Dialogs and Dates Indicate Bolsonaro Knew About Plot to Kill Lula, Says Federal Police

Police cite messages and agendas; Former President denies any knowledge

Nov.27.2024 1:54PM

Cézar Feitoza

Brasília
The Federal Police assert that a series of conversations among individuals, analysis of cellphone locations, and dates and locations of meetings suggest former President Jair Bolsonaro (PL) was aware of a plan to assassinate President Lula (PT), Vice President Geraldo Alckmin (PSB), and Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. Bolsonaro denies having any knowledge of the plot. "Forget it, never. Within the four lines [of the Constitution], there’s no death penalty," he said on Monday (25th).



Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro arrives at the President Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport in Brasilia on November 25, 2024. (Photo by Sergio Lima / AFP) - SERGIO LIMA/AFP


The "Green and Yellow Dagger" plan was reportedly devised by retired General Mario Fernandes, according to the Federal Police. Minutes after the document was first printed at the Palácio do Planalto on November 9, 2022, Fernandes went to the Palácio da Alvorada to meet with Bolsonaro. On December 6 of the same year, Fernandes printed the document again, at the same time Lieutenant Colonel Rafael de Oliveira and Bolsonaro were at the Palácio do Planalto.

The next day, Oliveira began executing the coup plans by purchasing a disposable cellphone, through which he participated in a group coordinating the operation to target the authorities, according to the investigation.

Bolsonaro also made moves on December 7, according to the Federal Police. "After personally making adjustments to the draft presidential decree, Jair Bolsonaro summoned the commanders of the Armed Forces to the Palácio da Alvorada to present the document and pressure the Armed Forces to support the plan to abolish the democratic rule of law," the police stated.

During the meeting, the former president heard refusals to support the coup from the commanders of the Army and the Air Force. The only one who offered troops was the Navy chief, Admiral Almir Garnier Santos.

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General Mario Fernandes