2022–2023 Brazilian coup plot

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/2022-brazilian-coup-plot

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1. Where is 2022–2023 Brazilian coup plot?South America
2. How many people live in 2022–2023 Brazilian coup plot?Approximately 203 million people (as of recent estimates)
3. How big is 2022–2023 Brazilian coup plot?8,515,767 square kilometers
4. What is the capital of 2022–2023 Brazilian coup plot?Brasília
5. What language do people speak in 2022–2023 Brazilian coup plot?Portuguese (official)
6. What was the 2022–2023 Brazilian coup plot about?It was a planned attempt by some former officials, military people, and supporters of former president Bolsonaro to stop Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from becoming president and keep Bolsonaro in power.

Subvert: To secretly weaken or destroy a system, institution, or government.
Coup d'état: A sudden, illegal, and often violent seizure of power from a government.
Democratic Institutions: Organizations and processes that uphold democratic principles, like elections and courts.