US EditionBrazil’s Supreme Court to decide if Bolsonaro stands trial on coup attempt charges
- A five-judge panel from Brazil’s Supreme Court deliberated to determine if Jair Bolsonaro should stand trial for allegedly attempting a coup after his 2022 electoral defeat.
- The charges against Bolsonaro include plotting to overthrow the government and attempting to poison President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
- If convicted, Bolsonaro could face a significant prison sentence, as the charges could result in decades behind bars.
- The court could rule by Wednesday, and experts believe it is likely the charges will be accepted.
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Brazilian Supreme Court Chamber unanimously approves to open trial against Bolsonaro for attempted coup
The First Chamber of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) of Brazil, which reviews the charges against former President Jair Bolsonaro, voted on Wednesday unanimously to be tried together with seven other allies for allegedly plotting to overthrow the government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva after losing the elections of 2022.The five ministers voted in favour of receiving the complaint filed by the Attorney General's Office (PGR).The votes were cast …
Brazil: Will former President Jair Bolsonaro be tried for "coup d'état"?
The former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro will know on Wednesday 26 March whether he is dismissed for alleged coup d'état. Live on several news channels, the Supreme Court continues its deliberation started in Brasilia on Tuesday 25 March to decide whether or not to open a trial against the former President of the far right. On the first day of debate, the main concerned was present and risks punishments of more than 40 years in prison.
Brazil’s High Court Rejects Bolsonaro’s Defense in Coup Case
Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) unanimously dismisses defense arguments from former President Jair Bolsonaro and seven allies on March 25, 2025. The First Chamber, handling the explosive coup attempt case, sets the stage for a criminal trial. Justices Alexandre de Moraes, Flávio Dino, Luiz Fux, Cármen Lúcia, and Cristiano Zanin reject claims of restricted evidence […]
Brazil's former President Bolsonaro awaits Supreme Court verdict on coup charges, faces potential 40-year sentence
Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday heard arguments for and against putting the country's 2019-2022 leader on trial for allegedly masterminding efforts to wrest power from his leftist successor Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
Brazil's STF reviews possible charges against Bolsonaro and others for Jan. 8 riots
Brazil's Federal Supreme Court (STF) rounded up Tuesday the first day of the proceedings to determine whether former President Jair Bolsonaro and seven of his closest allies will face criminal charges for attempting to overthrow President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Jan. 8, 2023, when crowds stormed into the headquarters of the three branches of Government in Brasilia causing havoc.
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