The legal life of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has completely changed. According to Reuters, the country's Supreme Court found him guilty of orchestrating a military coup following the 2022 presidential election. Four of the five members of the jury assessed the 70-year-old former leader as involved in the crime.
According to reports, Bolsonaro led illegal actions after losing to current president Luis Inácio Lula da Silva to retain power. Although the military did not fully support him, on January 8, 2023, his supporters raided government agencies, causing great fear and chaos in the country.
The former president is currently under house arrest and continues to deny his guilt. At the same time, his legal defenders are expected to file an appeal to review the court decision. This process is causing widespread discussion among the public and international observers.
This event on the Brazilian political stage is considered an important signal aimed at ensuring the rule of law and preventing military intervention in the country.
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