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Brazilian Bombing: Moraes Links Attack to Bolsonaro's Extremism
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice refutes Bolsonaro's claim of an isolated bombing incident, linking it to a climate of extremism and opposing any amnesty for those involved in previous coup attempts.
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Supreme Tribunal Federal (Stf)Conselho Nacional Do Ministério PúblicoBrazilian Government
Alexandre De MoraesJair BolsonaroFrancisco Wanderley Luiz
- Who is likely to lead the investigation into the bombing?
- The investigation into the bombing will likely be led by Moraes, connecting it to broader investigations into the January 8th events and encompassing the ongoing threats against Brazilian institutions.
- How did Moraes connect the bombing to the Bolsonaro administration?
- Moraes connected the attack to Bolsonaro's "hate cabinet," a structure allegedly used to spread misinformation and attack opponents, contributing to the escalation of violence and threats against institutions.
- What were the circumstances surrounding the bombing incident itself?
- The attempted attack involved Francisco Wanderley Luiz, who detonated explosives near the Supreme Court before killing himself. Moraes emphasized that this was not a simple suicide but a deliberate act within a larger context of political extremism.
- What is Moraes's stance on amnesty for those involved in the January 8th coup attempt?
- Moraes firmly opposes any amnesty for those involved in the January 8th coup attempt, stating that national pacification requires accountability for all criminals and that impunity will only breed further aggression.
- What was Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes's response to Jair Bolsonaro's statement about the bombing?
- Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes refutes Jair Bolsonaro's claim that the bombing was an isolated incident, asserting it stemmed from a climate of extremism fostered during Bolsonaro's presidency.