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Brazil police probe alleged election-period attack plot

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On Tuesday (Aug. 4), the Federal District Civil Police launched Operation Interrupted Network against a group under investigation for discussing plans to carry out violent attacks during the 2026 election period. According to the police, the suspects shared manuals on how to manufacture explosives. Messages analyzed during the investigation revealed repeated references to Brasília as the destination for a planned mobilization during the election period. Notícias relacionadas: Alckmin to run as Lula’s running mate again in upcoming elections. Electoral Court approves restrictions on AI use in 2026 elections. The investigation also identified the sharing of manuals for manufacturing explosive devices. In addition, the group discussed building break-ins, target selection, tactical training, interstate recruitment, map analysis, and the sharing of architectural floor plans and three-dimensional models of buildings in the central area of the country’s capital. The operation targeted eight s

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