Operation World Cup: the Murder Plot at the Heart of Brazil's Trial of the Century
A shocking revelation has emerged from the trial of the century in Brazil, where a group of would-be assassins plotted to murder top judge Alexandre de Moraes as part of an intricate plan to plunge the country into chaos. The alleged plot, dubbed "Operation World Cup," was aimed at destroying South America's largest democracy and installing a far-right government.
According to court documents, the conspirators used encrypted messaging groups and codenames such as "Brazil," "Japan," and "Austria" to conceal their identities. One of the plotters, using the alias "Austria," asked his associates on Signal if they should cancel the mission, saying "I'm close to the position. Are you going to cancel the game?" The group ultimately abandoned their task at the last minute.
Judge de Moraes, a key figure in Brazil's democratic rule-of-law state, denounced the alleged plot as an attempt by former President Jair Bolsonaro to annihilate the essential pillars of democracy. "This is not just a case of attempted murder; it's an attack on the very foundations of our democracy," de Moraes said.
The background to this shocking revelation lies in Brazil's tumultuous politics, where far-right forces have been gaining momentum. Bolsonaro's supporters have long accused de Moraes and other judges of being corrupt and biased against them. The alleged plot is seen as a desperate attempt by the former president to cling to power after his election loss.
"This is not just about one person or one group; it's about the erosion of trust in institutions and the rule of law," said Maria Luiza Vianna, a prominent Brazilian journalist and expert on politics. "The fact that these individuals were willing to go to such extremes shows how far they are willing to push the boundaries of democracy."
As the trial continues, many Brazilians are left wondering about the implications of this alleged plot. "This is a wake-up call for all of us," said Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Brazil's current president-elect. "We must be vigilant and protect our democracy from those who seek to undermine it."
The next developments in the trial will likely shed more light on the extent of the alleged plot and its connections to Bolsonaro's inner circle. As Brazil navigates this treacherous terrain, one thing is clear: the country's democratic institutions are under threat, and the world is watching with bated breath.
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*Reporting by Theguardian.*