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Bolsonaro Sentenced to 27 Years for Coup Conspiracy

11/29/2025

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Jair Bolsonaro, former president of Brazil, was ordered to serve a 27-year sentence for leading a coup conspiracy after the 2022 election.
He was found guilty in September and deemed a flight risk, leading to his detention in Brasília.
Bolsonaro admitted tampering with his ankle monitor but said he did not intend to flee.
The court ordered medical care for his worsening health, and other conspirators will begin serving sentences.

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Jair Bolsonaro, former president of Brazil, was ordered to serve a 27-year sentence for leading a coup conspiracy after the 2022 election.
He was found guilty in September and deemed a flight risk, leading to his detention in Brasília.
Bolsonaro admitted tampering with his ankle monitor but said he did not intend to flee.
The court ordered medical care for his worsening health, and other conspirators will begin serving sentences.