"Brazil's Former President Bolsonaro Banned from Elections Until 2030 Over Election-Fraud Claims"

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"Brazil's Former President Bolsonaro Banned from Elections Until 2030 Over Election-Fraud Claims"
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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been declared ineligible to run for office until 2030 by a panel of judges, who concluded that he abused his power and spread unfounded doubts about the country's electronic voting system. The decision, once all judges have voted, will likely end Bolsonaro's chances of regaining power and he can appeal to the Supreme Court. This marks the first time a president has been suspended for election violations rather than a criminal offense in Brazil. Bolsonaro also faces other legal troubles, including criminal investigations.

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