Brazil Supreme Court Considers Trial for Bolsonaro Over Coup Attempt

Brazil's Supreme Court is deliberating whether to proceed with a trial against former President Jair Bolsonaro for his alleged involvement in a coup attempt following his 2022 electoral defeat. Prosecutors accuse Bolsonaro of orchestrating a plan to undermine democratic institutions and prevent the inauguration of current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The trial could determine the political future of Bolsonaro, who remains barred from public office until 2030, and has characterized the charges as politically motivated. If the court accepts the complaint, it will initiate a comprehensive judicial process, including evidence collection and testimonies. Bolsonaro's legal challenges come amid allegations that he sought to control all branches of government and even plotted violent actions against political rivals. This case is seen as a crucial test for Brazil's democracy and its judicial system.