7 Explosive Developments as Brazil Jails Jair Bolsonaro
Brazil’s Supreme Court has ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to immediately begin serving his 27-year prison sentence for plotting a failed coup after the 2022 election. The ruling marks an unprecedented moment in Brazil’s modern democracy, placing the far-right figure at the center of a political reckoning that now reshapes the nation’s 2026 election landscape.
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Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro is Sentenced to 27 Years for Coup Plot: Trump and US Response Deepen Political Crisis
Brazil’s Supreme Court has sentenced ex-President Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison for plotting a coup after his 2022 election defeat. The landmark ruling, which also revealed plans to assassinate Lula da Silva and top officials, sparked political shockwaves, US sanctions, and Trump’s strong defense of his ally. What’s next for Bolsonaro and Brazil’s democracy?
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Bolsonaro Condemns Brazil Supreme Court, Courts Trump Amid Trial Turmoil
Former President Jair Bolsonaro lashes out at Brazil's Supreme Court over ankle monitor and curfew orders amid coup trial. Trump backs Bolsonaro, threatening tariffs and visa bans. Full details and global fallout.
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