General Braga Netto, who served as both chief of staff and defense minister under Bolsonaro, faces serious allegations of obstructing an investigation into a plotted coup following the president’s electoral defeat. According to police reports, investigators have found evidence of a well-coordinated scheme aimed at undermining democracy, which purportedly involved spreading misinformation about the electoral process, attempting to draft a decree to reverse election outcomes, and inciting unrest among Bolsonaro’s supporters.

The police statement indicated that Braga Netto's arrest aims to prevent any further illegal acts and safeguard the integrity of ongoing investigations. This high-profile case has already implicated Bolsonaro and around thirty-six additional associates, prompting federal prosecutors to consider charges associated with coup d'état and criminal conspiracy. The full extent of the alleged coup plot was detailed in an extensive police report linking Bolsonaro directly to these serious accusations—including an alarming scheme to poison the newly-elected President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

While General Braga Netto has denied any wrongdoing, claiming there was no coup attempt, the investigation continues to unfold, highlighting tensions surrounding Brazil’s fragile democratic landscape following a highly contentious electoral period.