Man convicted in Bolsonaro coup plot arrested in Paraguay while attempting to flee
Paraguayan authorities captured a man sentenced in Brazil for his participation in the plot to overthrow the Bolsonaro government while he was attempting to escape.
Man convicted in Bolsonaro coup plot arrested in Paraguay while attempting to flee
Paraguay's security forces arrested one of the individuals convicted in Brazil for his involvement in the conspiracy to overthrow the government of former president Jair Bolsonaro. The apprehension occurred while the man was attempting to flee.
The arrest took place on Paraguayan territory, where the fugitive had crossed the border in his attempt to evade Brazilian justice. Local authorities managed to locate and capture him before he could continue his escape.
This case forms part of the wide-ranging investigation into the attempted coup d'état in Brazil, known as the "Bolsonaro coup plot". Several participants in this plan have been tried and sentenced for their actions against the democratic institutions of the neighbouring country.
The detention in Paraguay demonstrates cooperation between the police agencies of both countries to locate fugitives linked to serious crimes. The extradition of the detainee to Brazil will be the next step in the judicial process.
Source: RTVE.es
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