Brazil's judiciary and institutions have garnered praise after former president Jair Bolsonaro faced serious charges for allegedly orchestrating a coup attempt. As the attorney general's indictment revealed a two-year conspiracy to remain in power, many in Brazil noted the contrast with the US, where Donald Trump evaded consequences for inciting the Capitol riots. Leading politicians, like Marcelo Freixo, emphasized Brazil's commitment to justice, suggesting it has superior democratic resilience compared to the US, where political leaders facing similar accusations have often escaped accountability.
"In Brazil coup-mongers go to jail. In the US they get back into the White House," said Marcelo Freixo, highlighting contrasting outcomes for political leaders in crises.
"Desperate to cling to power, Bolsonaro allegedly presided over an intricate two-year authoritarian conspiracy... sowing chaos on the country's streets."
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