In brief
On March 26, 2025, Brazil's Supreme Court determined that Jair Bolsonaro, alongside his inner circle, would face serious charges related to a coup attempt aimed at retaining power post-election. The court's ruling underscores an aggressive move to hold the former president accountable for purportedly plotting to disrupt Brazil's democratic process, which included discussions of a coup and plans to assassinate the newly elected president. Justice Alexandre de Moraes emphasized that Bolsonaro was aware of the coup strategy. During the initial hearing, Bolsonaro remained silent on the allegations, while his lawyer acknowledged the severity of the case but denied any direct involvement of Bolsonaro in the coup plot.
Bolsonaro Faces Trial for Coup Attempt Following Election LossFormer Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro will stand trial for attempting to undermine democracy after losing the 2022 election.On March 26, 2025, Brazil's Supreme Court determined that Jair Bolsonaro, alongside his inner circle, would face serious charges related to a coup attempt aimed at retaining power post-election. The court's ruling underscores an aggressive move to hold the former president accountable for purportedly plotting to disrupt Brazil's democratic process, which included discussions of a coup and plans to assassinate the newly elected president. Justice Alexandre de Moraes emphasized that Bolsonaro was aware of the coup strategy. During the initial hearing, Bolsonaro remained silent on the allegations, while his lawyer acknowledged the severity of the case but denied any direct involvement of Bolsonaro in the coup plot.
