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Former Brazil President Bolsonaro Sentenced to 27 Years for Coup Plot

FRANCE 24 EnglishOctober 5, 20251 min2,971 views
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Bolsonaro Convicted of Coup Plot

  • ⚖️ Brazil's Supreme Court found former President Jair Bolsonaro guilty of a coup plot aimed at keeping him in power after his 2022 election loss.
  • 🎯 The court determined there was clear evidence of a systematic plan to attack democratic institutions, led by Bolsonaro and involving key figures from the government, armed forces, and intelligence agencies.
  • 📌 Bolsonaro was convicted on five counts and sentenced to over 27 years in prison.

Legal Challenges and Reactions

  • 🗣️ Bolsonaro's legal team has labeled the ruling as a violation of human rights and plans to appeal to the full Supreme Court.
  • 🇺🇸 The case has drawn international attention, with allies like former US President Donald Trump calling it a "witch hunt."
  • 📈 The conviction is expected to lead to additional US sanctions against Brazilian officials.
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Jair BolsonaroBrazil Supreme CourtCoup PlotDemocratic InstitutionsElection FraudLuiz Inácio Lula da SilvaHuman Rights ViolationsDonald TrumpUS Sanctions
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