Brazil’s Bolsonaro describes coup plot trial as a ‘witch hunt’ as prosecutors call for guilty verdict
Summary
Brazil's former president, Jair Bolsonaro, is on trial for allegedly trying to overturn the 2022 election results. The prosecutor claims Bolsonaro led efforts to disrupt democracy, while Bolsonaro denies these accusations and calls the trial politically motivated. A panel of Supreme Court justices will decide on his fate later this year.Key Facts
- Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro is accused of trying to stage a coup and overturn the 2022 election.
- The prosecution presented a detailed document stating Bolsonaro tried to disturb democratic processes.
- Bolsonaro denies the accusations, saying the trial is politically motivated.
- The Brazilian Supreme Court will vote on his conviction later this year.
- Bolsonaro could face up to 12 years in prison if convicted of a coup.
- Bolsonaro is banned from running in elections until 2030 due to past abuses of power.
- Former U.S. President Donald Trump supports Bolsonaro and criticized the trial.
- Other close allies of Bolsonaro, including a former defense minister, also face charges.
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