Ex-Brazilian president admits in court that after Lula’s win, ‘we studied other alternatives within the constitution’

Rightwinger accused of conspiring against democracy says appearance before supreme court will be ‘worth watching’

Ex-president rejects charges; he and seven co-accused risk prison sentences of up to 40 years in this ‘historic’ trial.

The former president is standing trial, accused of plotting to overthrow current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's government.

Ex-Brazilian president admits in court that after Lula’s win, ‘we studied other alternatives within the constitution’