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Brazil’s Supreme Court this week considered whether former President Jair Bolsonaro murdered the country’s democracy after the 2022 election defeat.
Some key facts:
•Bolsonaro faces five counts of crime, including attempts to engage in a coup and participate in armed criminal organizations after losing to incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lulada Silva.
•The Supreme Court panel of five judges began its consideration on Tuesday and is expected to make a judgment Thursday or Friday.
• If convicted, Bolsonaro could face decades of prison in prison, while the coup plot charges are only carried for up to 12 years.
•Prosecutors accused Bolsonaro of leading a multi-strait plot, including raising doubts about the electronic voting system and encouraging the riot of January 8, 2023 to force the Army to take over.
•Seven close allies are trying with Bolson Rowe, including former running companion Walter Braga Netto and former Defense Secretary Paulo Sérgio Nogueira.
•Bolsonaro is currently being arrested with ankle monitor and has not participated in court lawsuits this week due to reports of health issues.
•Bolsonaro has been denied any misconduct, repeatedly saying the trial was a politically motivated attack.
•U.S. President Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Brazilian goods due to Bolsonaro’s judicial situation and kept a close eye on the trial outcome.
•The trial marks the first time in Brazil’s history that former presidents and senior military officers have been tried on suspicion of planning democratic rule.
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