Bolsonaro Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison in Coup Conspiracy Case
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for conspiring to overthrow President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva after losing the 2022 election. The Supreme Court, led by Justice Alexandre de Moraes, finalized the ruling after Bolsonaro's lawyers declined a final appeal. Since November 22, Bolsonaro has been in custody at Brazil's Federal Police headquarters, wearing an electronic ankle monitor, which he later admitted damaging due to medication-induced hallucinations. His supporters attacked government buildings in Brasília on January 8, 2023, following the election defeat. The case has drawn international attention, including U.S. policy actions and trade implications. Bolsonaro's party calls the imprisonment unjust and raises concerns over his health.
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