Pressure mounts on Bolsonaro as two out of five judges find him guilty

Published: 9/9/2025
Pressure mounts on Bolsonaro as two out of five judges find him guilty
Two Brazilian Supreme Court judges find ex-president Bolsonaro guilty of plotting a coup after losing the 2022 election. The trial continues with the possibility of a third guilty verdict. Bolsonaro, facing serious charges, could receive a lengthy prison sentence if convicted. The trial sheds light on the alleged coup plot and risks of authoritarianism as Brazil navigates these legal proceedings.