"The majority of the panel voted to convict former president Bolsonaro of attempting a coup to remain in office despite his 2022 electoral defeat, in a ruling that will deepen political divisions and likely prompt a backlash from the United States government. There is only one pending justice to vote. The 70-year-old former president is currently under house arrest. His lawyers have said that they will appeal the verdict to the full Supreme Court of 11 justices."
"Bolsonaro's trial got renewed attention after US President Donald Trump linked a 50pc tariff on imported Brazilian goods to his ally's legal situation, calling it a "witch hunt." Observers say the US might announce new sanctions against Brazil after the trial, further straining their fragile diplomatic relations. Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who is overseeing the case, said Tuesday that Bolsonaro was the leader of a coup plot and of a criminal organisation, and voted in favor of convicting him."
Bolsonaro was found guilty on five counts by three members of a five-justice panel, with one vote still pending and one justice dissenting. He remains under house arrest and has denied wrongdoing. His lawyers will appeal to the full 11-justice Supreme Court. Society is divided, with supporters taking to the streets while opponents back the legal process. US political intervention surfaced when Donald Trump linked a 50pc tariff on Brazilian imports to Bolsonaro's legal situation, and observers warn of possible US sanctions. Justice Alexandre de Moraes called Bolsonaro the leader of a coup plot and of a criminal organisation. Bolsonaro had been banned from running until 2030 and may still influence politics through an heir and allied lawmakers seeking amnesty.
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