A trove of leaked audio recordings from late 2022 reveal high-ranking members of Brazil ‘s army discussing efforts to pressure then-President Jair Bolsonaro to carry out a coup and remain in power.

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    28 days ago

    As an American, it’s interesting to watch another country actually give a fuck about someone attempting this on their soil

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      28 days ago

      He would have gotten away with it too, if only he was a billionaire

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        Funny you say that, the richest Brazilian (Eike Batista) was actually sent to prison for bribes. He only stayed 3 months but at least he did actually go to prison