Brazil: Bolsonaro protests coup trial with Sao Paulo rally DW 06/29/2025
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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro held a public demonstration in Sao Paulo calling for support amid his ongoing Supreme Court trial, which could lead to a 12-year prison sentence. He faces charges of conspiring to overturn the 2022 election and illegal espionage while in office. Despite recent declines in protest attendance, thousands joined Bolsonaro as he asserted his innocence and expressed his intentions to run for the presidency again despite being barred until 2030. A decision from the Supreme Court is anticipated by year-end, impacting his political future.
"It's for freedom, for justice," said Bolsonaro, as he rallied supporters, emphasizing his belief in victimhood due to political persecution amid his ongoing Supreme Court trial.
Thousands turned out to rally for Bolsonaro despite declining attendance at previous protests, as chants of 'Bolsonaro, come back!' filled Sao Paulo's streets.
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