Brazil’s Supreme Court on Thursday found former President Jair Bolsonaro guilty of plotting a coup to remain in power following his 2022 election defeat.
The court sentenced Bolsonaro to more than 27 years in prison, marking one of the most significant convictions of a former leader in Brazil’s recent history.
The ruling comes amid ongoing investigations into attempts to undermine the country’s democratic institutions after the 2022 elections.
The decision underscores Brazil’s judiciary asserting its authority against efforts to subvert the democratic process and signals a strong message about accountability at the highest levels of government.
