"Brazil's Supreme Court could decide on Thursday whether former President Jair Bolsonaro is guilty of masterminding a coup to stay in power following the country's tense 2022 presidential elections. Hailed by some Brazilians as historic, the landmark case has set the whole country on edge, with tens of thousands rallying in support of the populist former leader, and has also escalated tensions between Latin America's largest nation and Washington."
"Bolsonaro, alongside seven of his close allies, faces several charges of attempting to overturn the October 2022 presidential elections after he lost to Lula, who also served as president between 2003 and 2011. Specifically, Bolsonaro faces five charges, including: attempting to stage a coup, involvement in an armed criminal organisation, attempted violent abolition of the democratic rule of law, and two more counts involving destruction of state property during violent protests by his supporters on January 8, 2023."
Brazil's Supreme Court is poised to rule on whether Jair Bolsonaro masterminded a coup to remain in power after the tense 2022 presidential elections, with a decision expected Thursday and sentencing possible by Friday. Tens of thousands of supporters have rallied for Bolsonaro, escalating domestic tensions and straining relations with Washington. Bolsonaro and seven close allies face charges including attempting to stage a coup, involvement in an armed criminal organisation, attempted abolition of democratic rule, and destruction of state property during the January 8, 2023 protests. Bolsonaro denies the charges and claims the trial is politically motivated to block a 2026 run.
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