Amid accusations of plotting a coup to stay in power after losing the 2022 elections, Brazil’s former president, Jair Bolsonaro, has called for a peaceful protest in Sao Paulo. The protest aims to defend the democratic rule of law. Bolsonaro, a 68-year-old former army officer, denies the accusations and has refused to answer questions during an interrogation. Investigations reveal that Bolsonaro engaged in months of anti-democratic maneuvers and planned to legitimize a military intervention if he lost the elections. It is also alleged that he engaged in a disinformation campaign to discredit Brazil’s electronic voting system. Bolsonaro is currently facing several investigations, including allegations of falsifying Covid-19 vaccination certificates and misappropriating gifts received from other nations. In June, he was barred from running for office until 2030 due to his attacks on the election system. The protest organized by Bolsonaro hopes to gather at least 500,000 participants. Bolsonaro continues to claim that he is a victim of persecution. For more details, read the full article.