Brazil Supreme Court opens landmark coup trial against Bolsonaro

Brazil's top court on Monday began hearing key witnesses in the trial of ex-far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, accused of plotting a coup to overturn his 2022 election loss. A former army commander told the court he had discussed a ‘state of siege’ with Bolsonaro after his election defeat. If convicted Bolsonaro could spend decades in jail.

May 20, 2025 - 10:00
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Brazil Supreme Court opens landmark coup trial against Bolsonaro
Brazil's top court on Monday began hearing key witnesses in the trial of ex-far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, accused of plotting a coup to overturn his 2022 election loss. A former army commander told the court he had discussed a ‘state of siege’ with Bolsonaro after his election defeat. If convicted Bolsonaro could spend decades in jail.

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