Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro's Final Appeal Rejected: Must Serve 27-Year Sentence for Coup Plot

Nov 26, 2025 02:44 am CST

Brazil's Supreme Court has finalized former President Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence for plotting to prevent President Lula from taking office after the 2022 elections. Recently moved from house arrest to police headquarters after tampering with his ankle monitor, Bolsonaro claimed his actions were due to medication-induced paranoia rather than escape attempts.