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Bolsonaro Sentenced 27 Years for Coup Attempt

10/23/2025

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Brazil's Supreme Court convicted former President Jair Bolsonaro of attempting to overthrow democracy after losing the 2022 election to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, sentencing him to 27 years and three months.
Co-conspirators were also sentenced for their involvement in the coup attempt.
The ruling was published on October 22, 2025.
The case has strained U.S.-Brazil relations, with tariffs previously imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump linked to Bolsonaro's conviction.

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Brazil's Supreme Court convicted former President Jair Bolsonaro of attempting to overthrow democracy after losing the 2022 election to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, sentencing him to 27 years and three months.
Co-conspirators were also sentenced for their involvement in the coup attempt.
The ruling was published on October 22, 2025.
The case has strained U.S.-Brazil relations, with tariffs previously imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump linked to Bolsonaro's conviction.