General Fernandes Admits Drafting Assassination Plan; Eduardo Bolsonaro's Assets Frozen
Key Takeaways
- General Fernandes admitted drafting a plan to assassinate Lula, Alckmin, and Moraes.
- Eduardo Bolsonaro's assets frozen amid Trump support investigation by Alexandre de Moraes.
- Lula calls Bolsonaro a 'fugitive,' predicts imprisonment based on evidence.
- US criticizes Moraes; Bolsonaro attends service after detention decision.
- Congressional leaders face potential US sanctions over amnesty bill delays.
Top Stories
General Fernandes admits drafting plan to assassinate Lula, Alckmin, Moraes.
On July 24, 2025, General Mário Fernandes admitted to creating the 'Punhal Verde e Amarelo' plan, which outlined the assassination of President Lula, Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, and Minister Alexandre de Moraes. Fernandes claimed it was a 'digitalized thought' and was never shared, though investigations revealed copies were printed at the Palácio do Planalto.
Eduardo Bolsonaro's assets frozen over alleged Trump support efforts.
On July 23 and 24, 2025, Eduardo Bolsonaro's bank accounts and personal assets were frozen by order of Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes, linked to investigations into efforts to gain support from Donald Trump.
Lula calls Bolsonaro a 'fugitive', predicts imprisonment based on evidence.
On July 24, 2025, President Lula criticized Bolsonaro in Minas Gerais, calling him a 'fujão' (fugitive) for not handing over the presidential sash in 2023 and stating he must face consequences, including potential imprisonment.
US criticizes Moraes; Bolsonaro attends service after detention decision.
On July 24, 2025, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Public Diplomacy Darren Beattie criticized Brazilian Minister Alexandre de Moraes, while Jair Bolsonaro attended an evangelical service after Moraes decided against preventive detention.
Congressional leaders face potential US sanctions over amnesty bill delays.
Congressional leaders Hugo Motta and Davi Alcolumbre face potential sanctions from the Donald Trump government, including visa restrictions, due to delays in voting on the amnesty bill for those involved in the coup attempt.
Economic Watch
Income tax exemption bill for R$ 5,000 earners prioritized.
Environmental Concerns
Salvador-Itaparica bridge project faces environmental criticism.
The construction of a bridge between Salvador and Itaparica, defended by Lula and Rui Costa, faces criticism from environmentalists and fishermen due to concerns about environmental impacts in the Baía de Todos os Santos.
Amazon deforestation, climate change urgency highlighted by activist.
Manoel Cunha, a leader, warns about deforestation and climate change in the Amazon, emphasizing the importance of COP 30 and the need to value the standing forest.
Political Pulse
Moraes: Bolsonaro's precautionary measures maintained despite 'isolated irregularity'.
On July 24, 2025, Minister Alexandre de Moraes decided not to convert precautionary measures imposed on Jair Bolsonaro into preventive detention, citing an 'isolated irregularity' but maintaining the electronic ankle bracelet and travel restrictions.
Ipespe poll: Lula's government approval at 43%, disapproval at 51%.
According to a July 2025 Ipespe poll, President Lula's government approval stands at 43% with disapproval at 51%, while 53% of Brazilians believe a candidate linked to Trump will be harmed in the 2026 elections.
Bolsonaro to pay R$150,000 for comments about Venezuelan teenagers.
On July 24, 2025, a court ordered Jair Bolsonaro to pay R$150,000 for moral damages due to 2022 comments about Venezuelan teenagers, finding his statements caused harm.
Filipe Martins denies involvement in 'coup draft', blames Mauro Cid.
On July 24, 2025, Filipe Martins, former advisor to Jair Bolsonaro, testified before the STF, denying involvement with the 'coup draft' and stating he was used as a scapegoat by Mauro Cid.
Haddad: Bolsonaro allies 'betraying' Brazil by blocking tariff talks.
On July 24, 2025, Finance Minister Fernando Haddad criticized Bolsonaro allies, including Eduardo Bolsonaro, for blocking U.S. tariff negotiations, calling their actions a 'betrayal'.
Colonel Câmara denies coup plot involvement, blames Mauro Cid.
On July 24, 2025, Reserve Colonel Marcelo Costa Câmara, former advisor to ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, denied involvement in the 2022 coup plot during a Supreme Court hearing, blaming Lieutenant Colonel Mauro Cid for suspicious activities.
Flávio Bolsonaro files impeachment request against Minister Alexandre de Moraes.
On July 23, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro filed an impeachment request against STF Minister Alexandre de Moraes, accusing him of misconduct and partiality.
Bolsonaro allies react against Congress decisions on amnesty, STF agenda.
Allies of Bolsonaro are reacting against decisions made by the Chamber of Deputies and the Federal Senate, opposing amnesty for January 8th rioters and the prohibition of committee meetings during parliamentary recess.
Ex-director denies sharing report on 2022 election vote concentration.
Marília Ferreira Alencar, ex-diretora de Inteligência do Ministério da Justiça, testified on July 24, 2025, denying she shared a business intelligence report on the 2022 election's first round vote concentration with the PRF.
Social Beat
Brazilian Public Security Yearbook: Violent deaths down 5.4% in 2024.
The Brazilian Public Security Yearbook, released on July 24, 2025, reported 44,127 intentional violent deaths in 2024, a 5.4% decrease from 2023, with the Northeast region having the most violent cities.