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Bolsonaro Calls São Paulo Rally as Supreme Court Trial Intensifies

The Sunday protest reflects mounting pressure following prosecutors’ recommendation of espionage charges against his son

L'ancien président brésilien d'extrême droite Jair Bolsonaro sourit lors d'une audience de la Cour suprême, le 9 juin 2025 à Brasilia
L’ancien président brésilien Jair Bolsonaro quittant le siège de la police fédérale après avoir témoigné, à Brasilia, au Brésil, le 5 juin 2025.
L'ancien président brésilien d'extrême droite Jair Balsonaro salue ses partisans lors d'une manifestations, le 7 mai 2025 à Brasilia

Overview

  • Bolsonaro summoned supporters to march along Avenida Paulista to demand justice as he faces conspiracy charges in the Supreme Court trial over the 2022 election
  • During a June hearing he denied any intent to overturn the vote when confronted by Judge Alexandre de Moraes
  • Federal Police recommended charging Carlos Bolsonaro for allegedly operating an illegal espionage network within ABIN that targeted political figures
  • In a separate ruling he remains ineligible for public office until 2030 and could face up to 40 years in prison if convicted
  • Recent turnouts have waned, with University of São Paulo estimates showing about 45,000 participants in April versus 185,000 in February