Police raids on former President Jair Bolsonaro and his associates for allegedly plotting a coup after the 2022 election has weakened right-wing opposition to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva ahead of October’s local elections, analysts say.

  • Bolsonaro investigated for coup attempt, aides arrested
  • Police raids hurt party’s image ahead of local elections
  • Moderate backers taking distance from Bolsonaro

https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/bolsonaro-coup-probe-weakens-brazils-right-wing-opposition-2024-02-12/