In a landmark legal ruling, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been convicted of attempting a coup d’état. The prosecution alleges he directed a coordinated campaign to undermine the democratic process following his defeat in the 2022 presidential election. Prosecutors presented evidence suggesting Bolsonaro attempted to influence key government officials and potentially trigger a political crisis. The court determined he was found guilty of conspiring to obstruct the electoral process and sentenced him to 27 years of imprisonment. This decision reflects a significant legal challenge to his political actions.
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