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"I think he's an honest man ... This is really a political execution that they're trying to do with Bolsonaro."

"Bolsonaro will not be criminally convicted, but he will be declared ineligible."

"The guilty verdict has already been established and written. Bolsonaro does not stand a chance."

"Bolsonaro will be convicted."

Will Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro Be Found Guilty in the Coup Trial Case?

Brazil's Supreme Court ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to begin serving a 27-year prison sentence for his conviction in plotting a coup after the 2022 election loss. It also ruled that all appeals have been exhausted, making the conviction final.

Brazil's Supreme Court ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to begin serving a 27-year prison sentence for his conviction in plotting a coup after the 2022 election loss. It also ruled that all appeals have been exhausted, making the conviction final.

Bolsonaro, 70, allegedly tampered with his electronic ankle monitor using a soldering iron, leading to his <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/bolsonaro-arrested-after-ankle-monitor-violation-in-brazil">preventive detention in Brasilia on Saturday</a>. His defense claimed the action resulted from medication-induced hallucinations and requested house arrest on health grounds, but the court denied this.

Bolsonaro, 70, allegedly tampered with his electronic ankle monitor using a soldering iron, leading to his preventive detention in Brasilia on Saturday. His defense claimed the action resulted from medication-induced hallucinations and requested house arrest on health grounds, but the court denied this.

The court also ordered the commencement of sentences for several Bolsonaro co-defendants, including Walter Braga Netto — sentenced to 26 years — Anderson Torres (24 years), Almir Garnier (24 years), Augusto Heleno (21 years), and Alexandre Ramagem (16 years).

The court also ordered the commencement of sentences for several Bolsonaro co-defendants, including Walter Braga Netto — sentenced to 26 years — Anderson Torres (24 years), Almir Garnier (24 years), Augusto Heleno (21 years), and Alexandre Ramagem (16 years).

Bolsonaro's conviction stems from actions beginning in 2021, including public questioning of the electronic voting system, statements opposing compliance with Supreme Court rulings, and the Jan. 8, 2023, breach of government buildings.

Bolsonaro's conviction stems from actions beginning in 2021, including public questioning of the electronic voting system, statements opposing compliance with Supreme Court rulings, and the Jan. 8, 2023, breach of government buildings.

The case involved international elements, with Bolsonaro's son traveling to the U.S. seeking sanctions against Brazilian authorities, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/trump-imposes-tariffs-on-brazil-over-bolsonaro-trial">the U.S. imposing tariffs on Brazilian exports</a> that were <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/inflation-rises-as-trump-cuts-brazil-tariffs-">later reduced</a>, alongside sanctions on Justice de Moraes and other officials, though the trial proceeded.

The case involved international elements, with Bolsonaro's son traveling to the U.S. seeking sanctions against Brazilian authorities, and the U.S. imposing tariffs on Brazilian exports that were later reduced, alongside sanctions on Justice de Moraes and other officials, though the trial proceeded.

Bolsonaro has been deemed ineligible for public office since 2023 and has been under house arrest since August 2024, including being prohibited from using social media. His family is continuing to push for amnesty legislation in Congress ahead of the 2026 elections.

Bolsonaro has been deemed ineligible for public office since 2023 and has been under house arrest since August 2024, including being prohibited from using social media. His family is continuing to push for amnesty legislation in Congress ahead of the 2026 elections.

Brazil's conviction of Bolsonaro finally holds a leader accountable, proving the Supreme Court safeguards democracy. This contrasts with the U.S. failure to prosecute Trump, sending a clear message that coup attempts face consequences. Cries of judicial dictatorship mask a push for impunity, but this ruling strengthens Brazil's fragile institutions against authoritarianism.

Brazil's conviction of Bolsonaro finally holds a leader accountable, proving the Supreme Court safeguards democracy. This contrasts with the U.S. failure to prosecute Trump, sending a clear message that coup attempts face consequences. Cries of judicial dictatorship mask a push for impunity, but this ruling strengthens Brazil's fragile institutions against authoritarianism.

Left narrative

Bolsonaro's trial reeks of political persecution, with baseless charges ignoring his denial and the full right to defense he exercised. The Supreme Court's overreach in convicting him to 27 years sets a dangerous precedent, fueling appeals and amnesty efforts that could rightfully free him. His enduring influence ensures supporters rally against this witch hunt, keeping his legacy alive in Brazil's polarized politics.

Bolsonaro's trial reeks of political persecution, with baseless charges ignoring his denial and the full right to defense he exercised. The Supreme Court's overreach in convicting him to 27 years sets a dangerous precedent, fueling appeals and amnesty efforts that could rightfully free him. His enduring influence ensures supporters rally against this witch hunt, keeping his legacy alive in Brazil's polarized politics.

Right narrative

There is a 50% chance that President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will be reelected as Brazil's president in October of 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There is a 50% chance that President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will be reelected as Brazil's president in October of 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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