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Eustáquio has faced accusations of coup attempts based primarily on his social media posts, which criticize law enforcement and other government institutions. In Spain, authorities have dismissed these claims as violations of freedom of expression, challenging Moraes’ interpretation that these criticisms equate to insurrection. Publications from Eustáquio cannot categorically define a coup simply because they critique public officials.
Critics point out that the same flawed rationale is being applied to justify the actions against former president Jair Bolsonaro. The perception that criticism of electoral processes equates to a coup is challenged by historical precedents, which highlight that voicing dissent does not inherently destabilize democratic institutions.