Overview

• Brazil’s highest court resumed questioning Bolsonaro and seven co-defendants in the criminal organization case tied to efforts to overturn the 2022 election.
• Former aide Mauro Cid testified that Bolsonaro received and amended a draft decree calling for a state of siege, arrests of officials and a new presidential vote.
• Admiral Almir Garnier Santos told judges that military units promised their loyalty to Bolsonaro during discussions of potential putsch plans.
• Bolsonaro rejected any wrongdoing during a break in proceedings, insisting he has no reason for conviction and accusing prosecutors of seeking to bar his 2026 candidacy.
• After all defenses are heard, five judges will deliberate on convictions and sentences—expected months from now with penalties of up to 40 years and broad political repercussions.