Brazil’s Supreme Court justices have begun deliberations to decide whether former President Jair Bolsonaro should face trial on charges of attempting a coup. The court is considering multiple accusations against Bolsonaro and seven others.
Bolsonaro, who served as president from 2019 to 2022, is accused of undermining Brazil’s democratic institutions. If the trial proceeds and he is found guilty, he could face a prison sentence of 30 years or more.
The charges relate to allegations that Bolsonaro and his associates attempted to overturn the results of the presidential election, which he lost to current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Critics claim that Bolsonaro incited his supporters to challenge the electoral process and spread unfounded claims of voter fraud.
The Supreme Court’s deliberations mark a critical moment in Brazil’s political landscape. The decision to potentially prosecute a former president highlights the nation’s commitment to upholding the rule of law.
The outcome is eagerly awaited by citizens across the country, as it will have significant implications for Brazil’s democracy and future governance.
