Bolsonaro denies coup plot but admits discussing ‘alternative ways’ to remain president

Ex-Brazilian president admits in court that after Lula's win, we studied other alternatives within the constitution'

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro has denied masterminding a far-right coup plot at his trial in the supreme court, but he admitted to taking part in meetings to discuss alternative ways" of staying in power after his defeat in the 2022 election.

In just over two hours of questioning, the 70-year-old said that after the electoral court confirmed Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's election victory, we studied other alternatives within the constitution."