blog posts What led to the attempted coup in Brazil, what comes next? Jan 19, 2023 8:45 am by Phil CicioraExpert Viewpoints Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images Professor Jerry Dávila, who specializes in the history of Brazil in the 20th century, spoke about civil unrest in Brazil. 'It was a coup attempt, and it was styled after the (Jan. 6, 2021) attack on the U.S. Capitol.' Share on Facebook Tweet Email