Why heleno Is Trending Today?

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November 27, 2025 at 9:22 AM
General Augusto Heleno, a retired Brazilian army general, was sentenced for his role in a coup plot. He revealed that he has been living with Alzheimer's disease since 2018. This revelation came to light as he underwent an examination at the Brazilian Army. Heleno's detention marked a break in military tradition, as he and another general, Paulo Sérgio, were held in a unit commanded by a general of lower rank.
November 26, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Augusto Heleno, a retired general and former Minister of Institutional Security under Bolsonaro, along with Paulo Sérgio, another former minister, have been arrested. They were taken to the Military Command of the Planalto, with Heleno's detention being ordered by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. The arrest comes amidst allegations of a coup plot, with Heleno's defense team planning to seek the annulment of the process following his detention.
September 5, 2025 at 12:40 AM
The defense of Augusto Heleno, a retired general and former secretary of institutional security, led the mentions of President Jair Bolsonaro during the trial of a coup plot. The trial, which began on Tuesday, involves allegations of a plot to overthrow the government. Heleno's defense team has been prominent in bringing up Bolsonaro's name during the proceedings.
September 4, 2025 at 12:35 AM
The defense lawyer for Augusto Heleno, a retired general accused of plotting a coup, has called Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes an "inquisitor" in public, while praising him in private conversations. Meanwhile, Heleno's lawyer has stated that his client had distanced himself from President Bolsonaro and was unaware of any coup plot. The Supreme Court has described Heleno as an "injured hero" in the case. During the trial, Heleno's lawyer has revived a meme known as "Dr. Brunch" and has contested the prosecution's arguments point by point. The defense has also criticized the role of Justice Moraes, alleging that he asked 302 questions against the 59 asked by the prosecution. The defense has argued that Heleno's distance from Bolsonaro should exonerate him from the coup plot context. The trial is ongoing, with the defenses of both Heleno and Bolsonaro set to continue.