International
Jair Bolsonaro accused of active role in 2022 coup attempt to prevent Lula’s presidency
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro had “full awareness and active participation” in a failed coup attempt in 2022 aimed at preventing Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s assumption of office, according to a police investigation released on Tuesday.
The Federal Police (PF) also revealed that Bolsonaro was aware of an alleged plan to assassinate Lula, his main political opponent, following his defeat in the October elections.
The former president, for his part, denies the accusations and claims to be a victim of “judicial persecution.”
According to the police report, Bolsonaro “planned, acted, and had direct and effective control” over a coup plot that ultimately did not materialize due to “circumstances beyond his control.” The document was sent to the Attorney General’s Office to determine whether charges will be filed against Bolsonaro.
Furthermore, the investigation indicated that Bolsonaro was aware of the so-called “operational planning (Green and Yellow Dagger),” allegedly organized by a group of military personnel with the goal of assassinating Lula, his vice-presidential candidate Geraldo Alckmin, and Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes.
The police recommended the prosecution of 36 other individuals, including several military personnel and close advisers to Bolsonaro, for their alleged involvement in the events under investigation.
According to the investigation, in December 2022, the coup attempt was “aborted” at the last moment due to the lack of institutional support from high-ranking military officials.
International
Maradona’s daughter accuses medical team of “horrible manipulation” in court
One of the daughters of Diego Maradona testified in court this Tuesday, breaking down in tears as she denounced what she described as “absolute and horrible manipulation” by her father’s medical team, during an emotional hearing in Argentina.
Gianinna Maradona stated that she and her siblings agreed to home hospitalization after doctors presented it as the best option following the neurosurgery Maradona underwent on November 3, 2020.
The football icon died on November 25 of that year, and the ongoing trial seeks to determine whether the conditions of his home care were appropriate.
According to Gianinna, what the family found at the residence where Maradona was recovering did not match what had been promised. She testified that there was no adequate medical equipment, constant monitoring, or even an ambulance available, despite assurances of continuous care.
“The manipulation was absolute and horrible,” she said during the hearing in San Isidro, near Buenos Aires.
She accused members of the medical team, including neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov, and psychologist Carlos Díaz, of misleading the family.
“I trusted these people, and all they did was manipulate us and leave my son without a grandfather,” she added.
Later in her testimony, recalling that six years have passed since her father’s death, she became emotional and said she struggled deeply with grief in the aftermath.
International
Trump extends Iran ceasefire after Pakistan mediation request
The president of the United States, Donald Trump, announced on Tuesday that he will extend the ceasefire with Iran, which was set to expire on Wednesday, following a request from Pakistan.
In a statement shared on Truth Social, Trump said the truce will remain in place until Iran presents a proposal and negotiations are concluded, regardless of the outcome.
“I will extend the ceasefire until their proposal is presented and negotiations are completed, whatever the result,” the U.S. leader stated.
Trump justified the decision by claiming that Iran’s government is “deeply divided” and noting that Pakistani authorities, acting as mediators, requested a pause in military action until Iranian leaders and representatives submit a unified proposal.
International
Venezuelan opposition demands election date and minimum wage increase
A group of opposition members from the Zulia Humana and former political prisoners on Tuesday demanded that authorities set a date for elections in Venezuela and increase the minimum wage, which has been frozen since 2022 and is currently worth just a few cents per month according to the Banco Central de Venezuela.
During a press conference in Maracaibo, Professor Eduardo Labrador stressed the urgency of establishing an electoral timeline. “We demand that a date be set for elections so Venezuelans can have free and transparent voting. It is essential to have that date now,” he said.
Economist Rodrigo Cabezas, who served under the late President Hugo Chávez, also called for an increase in the minimum wage, arguing that it is feasible through economic policy measures, although he did not specify an amount due to limited public data.
Cabezas warned that Venezuela experienced “galloping inflation” between March of last year and March 2026, a stage that precedes hyperinflation—a phenomenon the country has already faced. However, he clarified that Venezuela is not currently in hyperinflation, expressing hope that it will not return.
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