Brazil's ex-President Bolsanaro ordered to serve 27-year prison sentence over coup plot
Summary
Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to begin a 27-year prison term. The sentence is for his role in trying to overturn the 2022 election through a military coup. Bolsonaro plans to file an appeal despite the court's order.Key Facts
- Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's former president, faces a 27-year prison sentence.
- The sentence is due to his involvement in a plot to overturn the 2022 election via a military coup.
- Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes requested to finalize the ruling, stopping further appeals.
- Bolsonaro's lawyer believes there's still a chance to appeal because the decision wasn't unanimous.
- In January 2023, Bolsonaro's supporters attacked government buildings after he refused to accept the election outcome.
- Brazil's election court has banned Bolsonaro from running for office for eight years.
- President Donald Trump once threatened to sanction Brazil if it didn't drop charges against Bolsonaro.
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