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world5 months ago•3 min saved

Bolsonaro Sentenced to 27 Years for Brazil Coup Plot

Jair Bolsonaro, the former Brazilian president, was sentenced to over 27 years in prison for plotting a military coup and attempting to cling to power after losing the 2022 election, with the Supreme Court convicting him of conspiracy and related charges, highlighting threats to Brazil's democratic order.

via BBC|

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world6 months ago•4 min saved

Brazil's Bolsonaro placed under house arrest amid political tensions

The US has increased efforts to support Jair Bolsonaro in avoiding jail over alleged coup plotting, with the State Department condemning his house arrest and hinting at sanctions against Brazilian judges, sparking protests and political tensions in Brazil.

via The Guardian|

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