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Brazil's Supreme Court Orders Bolsonaro to Stand Trial for Alleged Coup Plot

The former president and seven close allies face historic charges, including coup attempts and assassination plots, following the 2022 election loss.

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FILE PHOTO: Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro walks outside Congonhas airport as he arrives in Sao Paulo, Brazil, March 24, 2025. REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli/File Photo
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro speaks to the press at Congress in Brasilia, Brazil, Wednesday, March 26, 2025, after panel of Brazil Supreme Court justices accepted charges against him over an alleged attempt to stay in office after his 2022 election defeat. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

Overview

  • Brazil's Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Jair Bolsonaro and seven allies will stand trial for attempting a coup and other crimes after his 2022 election defeat.
  • The charges include forming a criminal organization, inciting the January 8, 2023 riots, and planning to assassinate President Lula and a Supreme Court justice.
  • If convicted, Bolsonaro could face over 40 years in prison, marking a significant precedent in holding former leaders accountable for undermining democracy.
  • This is the first time high-ranking military officials, including former ministers, will be tried for alleged coup-related activities in Brazil's democratic history.
  • Bolsonaro denies all charges, framing the trial as political persecution, while his diminished public support raises questions about his future influence.