Brazilian Court Bans Former President Jair Bolsonaro From Office Until 2030

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has been barred from public office until 2030 by a majority of federal electoral court justices.
Bolsonaro was found guilty of abuse of power and misuse of the media for spreading unfounded claims about Brazil's electronic voting system.
The ruling removes Bolsonaro as a contender in the 2026 election and is a stunning reversal for the former president.
Bolsonaro still faces multiple criminal probes, and his hopes of beating rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in 2026 may be over, though he supports his wife, Michelle, as a candidate.
The decision is likely to have a significant impact on Brazilian politics, opening up space among a competitive field on Brazil's right.