Jair Bolsonaro: Brazil's former president denies coup allegations

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has claimed he has been a victim of political persecution since leaving office just over a year ago.

He told tens of thousands of supporters in São Paulo that coup allegations against him were a "lie".

He also called for an amnesty for hundreds of his supporters convicted for attacks on public buildings.

Police are investigation whether Mr Bolsonaro incited a failed coup after losing the 2022 election. read more