US EditionBolsonaro Conviction Breaks Brazil’s Record of Handing Impunity to Coup Plotters and May Protect Its Democracy From Military Interference
Bolsonaro received a 27-year sentence and political ban until 2060 after a historic conviction for coup plotting and assassination attempts, reflecting deep national division, officials said.
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Hastings TribuneBolsonaro conviction breaks Brazil’s record of handing impunity to coup plotters and may protect its democracy from military interference
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes delivered the verdict. Evaristo Sa/AFP via Getty Images)Brazil has a long and tragic history of military intervention in politics. Too often, the country’s armed forces have made themselves arbiters of what the country’s government could or could not do. In many cases, the military has intervened to block policies it sees as threatening the status quo in one of the world’s most unequal societie…
Bolsonaro convicted: Brazil's judiciary defends democracy against a coup attempt
The conviction of Jair Bolsonaro and his top allies for plotting a coup marks a historic turning point in Brazil, as the judiciary asserts itself as guardian of democracy against authoritarian threats. The trial of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and seven high-ranking associates marks a historic moment: it is the first time in Brazil that an attempted coup d'état has been prosecuted in a civil court. In previous coups, the judiciary e…
Despite conviction, Bolsonaro’s shadow looms over Brazilian politics
Last Thursday, Brazil’s Supreme Court delivered a historic verdict: Jair Bolsonaro, the far-right former president who tried to overturn the 2022 election, was convicted along with seven close allies for conspiring against democracy and plotting to assassinate his rivals, including President Lula. Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in prison and barred from office until 2060. At 70, he will likely spend his remaining years behind bars. (Though …
Brazil has finally broken its long tradition of impunity for coup plotters. The Supreme Court's conviction of Bolsonaro and the other leaders of the criminal organization, including four-star generals, is not only an unprecedented milestone in the country's history but also represents a resounding democratic victory against fascism. Cármen Lúcia's decisive vote sparked a wave of celebration among millions of Brazilians, with the most moving reac…
The Brazilian journalist Patricio de la Barra, was interviewed on the Mesa Chica program and referred to the current state of health of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro. The journalist said: “Jair Bolsonaro was diagnosed with skin cancer.” On the other hand, he analyzed the different cases of corruption that occurred in Brazil, including that of current president Lula Da Silva previously and what differences there are regarding Bolsonar…
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