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Bolsonaro Faces 40 Years for Alleged Coup Attempts
9/3/2025
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- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro faces over 40 years in prison for alleged attempts to establish a dictatorship post-2022 election loss.
- He is accused of leading a "criminal organization" and plotting a state of emergency.
- Supporters stormed government buildings on January 8, 2023, demanding military intervention.
- The trial's outcome is expected by September 12, with a likely appeal if found guilty.
