


Brazil Supreme Court Orders Bolsonaro to Stand Trial for Coup Attempt
Former President Jair Bolsonaro faces trial for alleged coup plot against President Lula da Silva, involving serious crimes including assassination plans and armed insurrection.
Overview
Brazil’s Supreme Court has unanimously ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to stand trial on charges of attempting a coup after his 2022 election defeat. Bolsonaro, alongside 33 others, is accused of orchestrating a violent plot that included assassination attempts on current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and a Supreme Court judge. The charges pertain to events surrounding the storming of government buildings by supporters of Bolsonaro on January 8, 2023. The now-former president denies all allegations, claiming political persecution, while the trial will reflect a significant moment in Brazil’s democratic integrity.
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