Brazil's Bolsonaro 'not afraid to lose' election, does not seek a coup
August 8, 2022
8:59 PM CDT
Last Updated 5 hours ago
Reuters
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RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 8 - Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro on Monday denied that he has any intention of carrying out a coup if he loses October's election, adding that he rejects a constitutional measure seen as an effort to protect him from crime accusations.
Efforts by Bolsonaro to turn an Independence Day military parade on Sept. 7 into a political event, less than a month before the presidential election, has raised concerns he may use the military to compensate for his sagging popularity.
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Asked about recent news that allies of his were seeking a bill that would amend the constitution to grant ex-presidents a lifetime senator position, guaranteeing them congressional immunity, Bolsonaro said he had no interest in the proposal.
"They're going to say that I'm asking for a reprieve ... I don't want that immunity."
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