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Brazilian Supreme Court Rejects Bolsonaro's Appeal Ahead of Final Vote

11/9/2025

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The Brazilian Supreme Court formed a majority to reject Jair Bolsonaro, former President of Brazil, over his 27-year prison sentence for coup plotting.
Justices Flavio Dino, Alexandre de Moraes, and Cristiano Zanin voted against the appeal, underscoring Bolsonaro's significant culpability.
The court's decision is pending until November 14, when all votes will be finalized.
Tensions between the U.S. and Brazil have eased after sanctions imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, as tariff negotiations progress.

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The Brazilian Supreme Court formed a majority to reject Jair Bolsonaro, former President of Brazil, over his 27-year prison sentence for coup plotting.
Justices Flavio Dino, Alexandre de Moraes, and Cristiano Zanin voted against the appeal, underscoring Bolsonaro's significant culpability.
The court's decision is pending until November 14, when all votes will be finalized.
Tensions between the U.S. and Brazil have eased after sanctions imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, as tariff negotiations progress.