Bolsonaro imprisonment
Brazil Reinforces Democratic Principles: Former President Bolsonaro Imprisoned for Failed Coup Attempt
Nov 27, 2025 07:43 am CST
Brazil's President Lula declares a victory for democracy as former president Jair Bolsonaro begins a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup, marking the first imprisonment of a former president for attempting to overthrow the government in Brazil's 500-year history. Despite international pressure and Bolsonaro's appeals, the Supreme Court finalized the conviction, demonstrating that democratic principles apply equally to all citizens.
The Downfall of Jair Bolsonaro: From Brazilian President to Prisoner in a Failed Coup Case
Nov 26, 2025 07:55 am CST
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro begins serving a 27-year sentence for a failed coup attempt against President Lula da Silva. Once a firebrand politician known for controversial statements and policies on the Amazon and COVID-19, Bolsonaro now claims political persecution while his family raises concerns about his fragile health condition as he serves time in a special detention facility.