"Thousands of Brazilians have taken to the streets to rejoice at Jair Bolsonaro's conviction for plotting a coup, as progressive politicians celebrated the historic move and rightwing figures linked to Donald Trump responded with anger and threats. Chile's leftwing president, Gabriel Boric, led regional congratulations of the decision to jail Bolsonaro for 27 years for leading a criminal organisation that sought to seize power after the far-right populist lost the 2022 election."
"My respect to Brazilian democracy which fended off a coup attempt and today judges and convicts those responsible for it. They tried to destroy [democracy] and today it emerges strengthened, Boric tweeted, adding: Democracy always! Colombia's president, Gustavo Petro, said: All putschists must be convicted. Those are the rules of democracy. In Latin America, 11 September is a date deeply associated with authoritarianism and violence:"
Thousands of Brazilians took to the streets to celebrate the conviction of Jair Bolsonaro for plotting a coup after losing the 2022 election. Bolsonaro received a 27-year sentence for leading a criminal organisation that sought to seize power, and seven co-conspirators were also found guilty. Regional leaders such as Chile's president Gabriel Boric and Colombia's president Gustavo Petro publicly welcomed the convictions. Jubilant crowds in Brasilia marked the symbolic date of 11 September with fireworks, songs and personal testimonies, including LGBT supporters who said they were deeply affected by Bolsonaro's government. Rightwing figures linked to Donald Trump reacted with anger and threats.
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