Overview

• The Brazilian Public Prosecutor’s Office asked the Supreme Federal Court to convict Jair Bolsonaro and seven associates on charges including coup d’état and criminal organization.
• Prosecutors allege Bolsonaro instrumentalized the state apparatus to attack public institutions and obstruct the presidential succession after his 2022 defeat.
• A conviction for attempted coup could result in up to 40 years behind bars under Brazil’s criminal code.
• President Trump announced plans for 50% tariffs on Brazilian imports starting August 1 and U.S. officials have threatened sanctions against Justice Alexandre de Moraes.
• Bolsonaro denied any wrongdoing and labeled the trial political persecution while President Lula vowed to negotiate with Washington to prevent tariffs and threatened reciprocal measures.