Brazil's Supreme Verdict: Bolsonaro's Appeal Rejected
The Supreme Court of Brazil has reaffirmed the conviction of former President Jair Bolsonaro, rejecting his appeal related to a coup plot following his 2022 election defeat. He faces a 27-year sentence, which remains under review pending final procedural outcomes.
Justice Alexandre de Moraes, presiding over the case, ruled the defense's claims as untenable and confirmed there were no procedural flaws in the original judgment. His position was supported by Justices Flávio Dino and Cristiano Zanin.
Justice Alexandre de Moraes deemed the defense arguments "unfeasible" and confirmed the absence of omissions in the verdict.
Justice Cármen Lúcia has yet to cast her vote, but she is widely expected to align with her colleagues. The justices have until November 14 to complete their votes, though changes are considered unlikely.
Bolsonaro was convicted in September for orchestrating a coup attempt and undermining democratic institutions. Since August, he has been under house arrest as his legal team contests the cumulative charges.
The high-profile case initially strained relations between Brazil and the United States but recent diplomatic exchanges have indicated a gradual stabilization in their ties.
Author's Summary
Brazil's Supreme Court upheld Jair Bolsonaro’s coup-related conviction, deepening his legal challenges while signaling improving diplomatic relations with the United States.
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