Brazilian Supreme Court Accepts Coup Charges Against Bolsonaro

The former president and seven others are formally accused of plotting to overturn the 2022 election results, with a trial now set to proceed.

Jair Bolsonaro and seven alleged co-conspirators face charges of attempting to overthrow Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's government following Bolsonaro's 2022 election loss.
The Brazilian Supreme Court's decision marks the start of the trial, with evidence submission and witness testimonies to follow.
Prosecutors allege the group planned a coup involving a state of emergency and military-backed transitional government, which failed due to lack of military support.
Bolsonaro, who denies the charges and calls them politically motivated, could face up to 12 years in prison and remains barred from public office until 2030.
The case underscores Brazil's efforts to address anti-democratic threats, while further polarizing the nation politically.