CPI of Coup Acts: Final Report is approved and calls for indictment of Bolsonaro and 60 people

The Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry concluded investigations into alleged anti-democratic actions and instigations for a coup d'état in Brazil.

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CPMI of Coup Acts - Photo Reproduction/Roque de Sá/Agência Senado

After months of intense investigations, testimonies and analysis of evidence, the Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry (CPI) of the Coup Acts concluded its work and approved on Wednesday (18), the final report, prepared by senator Eliziane Gama (PSD-MA), which proposes the indictment of Jair Bolsonaro (PL) and allies of the former president for attempted coup d'état. The document, which points to alleged anti-democratic actions and instigation of the coup in Brazil, received the support of 20 votes in favor, while 11 parliamentarians voted against.

Background

The CPI of Coup Acts was installed to investigate the events considered subversive that occurred on January 8. During its progress, the commission held a series of hearings, collected testimonies from various stakeholders and analyzed documents that would prove the existence of a plan to undermine democratic institutions. After a period of five months of investigation, the committee's final report calls for the indictment of a total of 61 individuals, including both civilians and military personnel. The approval of Eliziane's report represents a defeat for the opposition, which held members of the Lula government responsible for the attacks on the Three Powers' facilities.

In the approved document, the Senator highlighted the deliberate intention of individuals close to then-President Bolsonaro to intensify political tension and encourage support from their followers for democracy demonstrations. Furthermore, the opinion outlined a history of positive actions towards democratic principles during Jair Bolsonaro's mandate, directly attributing responsibility for attacks on the Republic's institutions to him.

As a consequence, five former ministers and six former advisors close to Jair Bolsonaro were formally accused. In addition, former commanders of the Army and Navy, appointed by him, appear on the list, along with 27 other members of the armed forces and military police of the Federal District.

The Final Report

The Final Report of the CPI on Coup Acts is an extensive document that details the commission's instructions and recommendations. Among the main points highlighted are:

1. Indictment of Jair Bolsonaro: The former president is the main target of the report, which alleges that he played a central role in promoting conspiracy theories, inciting violence and disrespecting democratic institutions.

2. Indictment of 60 people involved: In addition to Bolsonaro, the report calls for the indictment of 60 other individuals who actively participated in or supported actions that put democracy at risk. Among the nominees are politicians, influencers and members of far-right groups.

3. Recommendations to the Judiciary: The CPI suggests that judicial authorities evaluate the indictments and conduct subsequent investigations in order to determine whether the actions in question are relevant or visible crimes under Brazilian law.

4. Strengthening Democratic Institutions: The report also highlights the need to strengthen Brazil's democratic institutions, promoting transparency, the independence of the Judiciary and respect for the rule of law.

What comes next

The report will be forwarded to the responsible bodies to evaluate and decide whether to file complaints based on the commission's conclusions. Among the institutions that created the document are the Federal Public Ministry and the Federal Attorney General’s Office (AGU). Next week, as an initial development of the CPI's work, the rapporteur plans to deliver the report to the interim head of the Attorney General's Office (PGR), Elizeta Ramos.

The expectation with sending it to Elizeta is that the material will be forwarded to the deputy attorney responsible for actions related to January 8th at Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF), Carlos Frederico Santos. Understanding the report and its scope will be crucial to forming a clearer idea of ​​the situation. Presumably, a large volume of documents is expected. However, our objective in the Group to Combat Undemocratic Acts is to speed up the process while maintaining the quality of the investigation.

Ultimately, the action to be taken will depend on what the documents indicate”, stated the deputy prosecutor. The possibilities for the content of the Attorney General's Office (PGR) include the opening of new investigations based on the report, the incorporation of materials from the report into ongoing investigations, the presentation of new complaints and the archiving of cases , depending on security. By law, after referral, the MinistryThe public has a period of up to 30 days to inform the collegiate whether measures were taken in response to the recommendations presented in the opinion.

Who can be indicted, check.

1. former president Jair Bolsonaro

2. general Braga Netto, candidate for vice president on Bolsonaro's ticket and former minister of the Civil House and Defense

3. Anderson Torres, Bolsonaro's former Minister of Justice and then Secretary of Public Security of the DF in the acts

4. General Augusto Heleno, former minister of Bolsonaro's Institutional Security Cabinet

5. General Luiz Eduardo Ramos, former minister of Bolsonaro's Civil House

6. General Paulo Sérgio Nogueira, former Bolsonaro Defense Minister

7. admiral Almir Garnier Santos, former commander of the Navy

8. General Freire Gomes, former Army commander

9. Lieutenant Colonel Mauro Cid, former aide-de-camp and main advisor to Bolsonaro

10. Filipe Martins, former special advisor for International Affairs to Bolsonaro

11. federal deputy Carla Zambelli (PL-SP)

12. Colonel Marcelo Costa Câmara, Bolsonaro's former aide-de-camp

13. general Ridauto Lúcio Fernandes

14. Sergeant Luis Marcos dos Reis, Bolsonaro's former aide-de-camp

15. Major Ailton Gonçalves Moraes Barros

16. Colonel Elcio Franco, former executive secretary of the Ministry of Health

17. Colonel Jean Lawand Junior

18. Marília Ferreira de Alencar, former director of intelligence at the Ministry of Justice, former undersecretary of Intelligence at the DF Public Security Secretariat

19. Silvinei Vasques, former director general of the Federal Highway Police

20. General Carlos José Penteado, former executive secretary of the GSI

21. General Carlos Feitosa Rodrigues, former head of the GSI Presidential Coordination and Security Secretariat

22. Colonel Wanderli Baptista da Silva Junior, former deputy director of the GSI Presidential Security Department

23. Colonel André Luiz Furtado Garcia, former general coordinator of Installation Security at GSI

24. Lieutenant Colonel Alex Marcos Barbosa Santos, former deputy coordinator of the General Coordination of Installation Security at GSI

25. Captain José Eduardo Natale, former member of the GSI Installation Security Coordination

26. Sergeant Laércio da Costa Júnior, former security officer at GSI facilities

27. Colonel Alexandre Santos de Amorim, former general coordinator of Risk Analysis at GSI

28. Lieutenant Colonel Jader Silva Santos, former deputy head of the GSI Risk Analysis Coordination

29. Colonel Fábio Augusto Vieira, former commander of the PMDF

30. Colonel Klepter Rosa Gonçalves, deputy commander of the PMDF

31. Colonel Jorge Eduardo Naime, former commander of the PMDF Operations Department

32. Colonel Paulo José Ferreira de Sousa Bezerra, acting commander of the PMDF Operations Department

33. Colonel Marcelo Casimiro Vasconcelos Rodrigues, commander of the 1st CPR of the PMDF

34. Major Flávio Silvestre de Alencar, acting commander of the 6th Battalion of the PMDF

35. Major Rafael Pereira Martins, head of one of the PMDF's BPChoque detachments

36. Alexandre Carlos de Souza, federal highway police officer

37. Marcelo de Ávila, federal highway police officer

38. Maurício Junot, businessman

39. Adauto Lúcio de Mesquita, financier

40. Joveci Xavier de Andrade, financier

41. Meyer Nigri, businessman

42. Ricardo Pereira Cunha, financier

43. Mauriro Soares de Jesus, financier

44. Enric Juvenal da Costa Laureano, financier

45. Antônio Galvan, financier

46. Jeferson da Rocha, financier

47. Vitor Geraldo Gaiardo, financier

48. Humberto Falcão, financier

49. Luciano Jayme Guimarães, financier

50. José Alipio Fernandes da Silveira, financier

51. Valdir Edemar Fries, financier

52. Júlio Augusto Gomes Nunes, financier

53. Joel Ragagnin, influencer

54. Lucas Costar Beber, financier

55. Alan Juliani, financier

56. George Washington de Oliveira Sousa, convicted of involvement in the attempted attack on Brasília airport

57. Alan Diego dos Santos, convicted of involvement in the attempted attack on Brasília airport

58. Wellington Macedo de Souza, convicted of involvement in the attempted attack on Brasília airport

59. Tércio Arnaud, former special advisor to Bolsonaro appointed as a member of the so-called “hate office”

60. Fernando Nascimento Pessoa, advisor to Flávio Bolsonaro appointed as a member of the so-called “hate office”

61. José Matheus Sales Gomes, former special advisor to Bolsonaro appointed as a member of the so-called “hate office”