Overview

• 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.