Brazil's Supreme Court Nears Decision on Bolsonaro Coup Trial

Justices are expected to rule imminently on whether the former president will face charges for alleged coup plotting and other crimes following his 2022 election defeat.

A five-justice panel of Brazil's Supreme Court is deliberating whether to proceed with criminal charges against Jair Bolsonaro and several associates for attempting to overturn the 2022 election results.
Bolsonaro is accused of leading a criminal organization that allegedly plotted a coup, including plans to poison President Lula and assassinate a Supreme Court justice.
If the charges are accepted, Bolsonaro could face a criminal trial with potential sentences totaling decades in prison for crimes such as violent abolition of the democratic rule of law.
Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet presented evidence of documented plans and communications supporting the allegations, while Bolsonaro denies wrongdoing and claims political persecution.
The court's decision, expected by Wednesday, could have significant implications for Bolsonaro's political future and Brazil's democratic institutions.