Brazil’s Supreme Court orders Jair Bolsonaro to begin prison sentence
Summary
Brazil’s Supreme Court has ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to start serving a 27-year prison sentence. Bolsonaro was convicted of attempting to undermine the democratic system after losing the 2022 presidential election. His defense team did not file another appeal, leading to this decision.Key Facts
- The Supreme Court of Brazil sentenced Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison.
- Bolsonaro was convicted of trying to stage a coup after losing the 2022 election.
- Bolsonaro was found guilty of plotting to undermine democracy and other related charges.
- He was defeated by Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the 2022 presidential election run-off.
- Bolsonaro’s defense team chose not to appeal the court's decision further.
- Supporters of Bolsonaro protested and caused unrest after the election results.
- The U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized Bolsonaro's trial and imposed tariffs on Brazil.
- Bolsonaro has been under house arrest amid fears he might flee the country.
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