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.