Bolsonaro, Allies Face Trial for Attempted Coup in Brazil

Brazil's Supreme Court has unanimously decided to put former President Jair Bolsonaro on trial for charges related to an alleged coup attempt following his defeat in the 2022 presidential election. Bolsonaro and seven co-conspirators are accused of plotting to undermine the democratic process, including conspiracy to poison current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and inciting a violent insurrection that led to the storming of government buildings in Brasília on January 8, 2023. The trial will address claims that Bolsonaro sought to overturn election results and conspired with military officials and extremist groups to destabilize the government. If convicted, Bolsonaro could face up to 39 years in prison. This case marks a significant moment in Brazil's democratic history, as it is the first time high-ranking military officials will be tried for crimes against democracy since the dictatorship era. Bolsonaro has denied the charges, claiming they are politically motivated and lacking evidence.