Jair Bolsonaro Sentenced to 27 Years for Coup Plotting in Brazil
FRANCE 24 EnglishOctober 5, 20251 min4,079 views
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- ⚖️ Brazil's Supreme Court has sentenced former President Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years and 3 months in prison.
- 🎯 The conviction is for plotting a coup to remain in power after his 2022 election defeat.
- 🏛️ Charges also include inciting a mob to storm government buildings and knowledge of a plan to assassinate a rival.
Public Reaction
- 🎉 Streets across Brazil saw celebrations from those who supported the verdict.
- 😢 Conversely, Bolsonaro's supporters expressed tears and disbelief, with some appealing to Donald Trump for help.
Bolsonaro's Response and Future
- 🚫 Jair Bolsonaro denies all wrongdoing and is currently under house arrest.
- 🧑⚖️ He plans to appeal the decision, though experts believe his chances of overturning it are minimal.
- 🗳️ Despite the sentence, Bolsonaro remains a significant political figure and is banned from running for office until 2030.
- 🤝 He is expected to select a running mate to challenge President Lula in the upcoming election.
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