After the accusation of trying a coup d’etat, Lula da Silva says that Jair Bolsonaro’s campaign for an amnesty means that he admits his guilt

Bolsonaro and allied legislators They are promoting a bill that would forgive those convicted of an insurrection on January 8, 2023when followers of the extreme right leader assaulted government buildings in Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, emulating the disturbances in the US Capitol. They are also trying to amend a law that prevents criminals from applying for a position.

“He is asking for amnesty, which means that he is basically saying: ‘Boys, I’m guilty. I tried to devise a plan to kill Lula, I tried to devise a plan to kill (Vice President Geraldo) Alnkmin, tried to devise a plan to kill (Judge) Alexandre de Moraes, ”Lula told Radio Tupi during a live interview.

Attorney General Paulo Gonet accused Bolsonaro on Tuesday to devise a multiphasic plot to remain in power despite its defeat against Lula, including an alleged plan to poison Lula and kill the judge of the Supreme Court Alexandre de Moraes, an enemy of the former president.

Bolsonaro has denied any irregularity and dismissed the accusations against him as vague, stating that the charges They are the result of an authoritarian regime that invents internal enemies. He was already disabled by the Superior Electoral Court of Brazil to run in elections until 2030 for abuse of power while in office and for launching unfounded doubts about the country’s electronic voting system.

The Brazilian president added that Bolsonaro and his allies, who were also accused, They should defend themselves first in court instead of asking for amnesty in advance.

“I always emphasize the presumption of innocence: all in this country have the right to prove their innocence and he has that right. So show it, ”said Lula.

Lula said such accusations are “extremely serious”.

“I am sure that if proven, there is only one way out: the prison,” he added.