Walter Braga Neto
Walter Braga Neto is a Brazilian retired Army general and politician who served as the Minister of Defense under former President Jair Bolsonaro from 2020 to 2022. Known for his close ties to Bolsonaro, Braga Neto was also the vice-presidential candidate on Bolsonaro's ticket in the 2022 elections. Recently, he has been implicated in a conspiracy to commit a coup against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, as the Brazilian Attorney General filed charges against him and others for attempting to undermine Brazil's democratic process.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 5,719 | $240,000 | 135$ |
| Cabo Verde | 1 | 5.00 | 0.24% | +0% | 555,987 | 1,359 | $2,100 | 5$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 112,861 | $1,500,000 | 802$ |
| Totals | 3 | 221,802,223 | 119,939 | $1,742,100 | 942$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Brazil:
Walter Braga Neto is referenced as a general involved in the recent investigations regarding the coup.
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Cabo Verde:
Walter Braga Neto is a former Minister of the Presidency involved in the coup attempt.
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Portugal:
Walter Braga Neto is a former Minister of the Presidency involved in the conspiracy trial.
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Venezuela:
Walter Braga Neto is a former minister and candidate for vice president in 2022.
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Bolivia:
Braga Neto was Bolsonaro's candidate for vice president and is implicated in the coup attempt.
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Honduras:
Walter Braga Neto is identified as a leader in the alleged coup plot against Lula.
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