Brazil's former president Bolsonaro sentenced to more than 27 years for coup plot

A majority of judges in Brazil's Supreme Court on Thursday found former president Jair Bolsonaro guilty of potting a coup to remain in office despite his 2022 electoral defeat. He was sentenced to more than 27 years in prison.

Sep 12, 2025 - 10:04
Brazil's former president Bolsonaro sentenced to more than 27 years for coup plot
A majority of judges in Brazil's Supreme Court on Thursday found former president Jair Bolsonaro guilty of potting a coup to remain in office despite his 2022 electoral defeat. He was sentenced to more than 27 years in prison.