Brazil Bolsonaro Convicted of Coup Attempt
- Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil, was convicted by a majority of Brazil's Supreme Court on June 27, 2024, of attempting to orchestrate a coup to remain...
- As of the final vote tally,three of the five justices on the panel voted to convict Bolsonaro,while one acquitted him,and one justice remained to cast their vote.
- The conviction of Bolsonaro, a former army captain with a known admiration for Brazil's military dictatorship (1964-1985) - a period marked by the deaths of hundreds of...
Jair Bolsonaro Convicted of Attempting Coup in Brazil
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Former President Found Guilty of Undermining Democratic Process
Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil, was convicted by a majority of Brazil’s Supreme Court on June 27, 2024, of attempting to orchestrate a coup to remain in power following his defeat in the 2022 presidential election.This marks the first time a former Brazilian president has been convicted of attacking the country’s democratic institutions.
As of the final vote tally,three of the five justices on the panel voted to convict Bolsonaro,while one acquitted him,and one justice remained to cast their vote.
echoes of Far-right Condemnations Globally
The conviction of Bolsonaro, a former army captain with a known admiration for Brazil’s military dictatorship (1964-1985) – a period marked by the deaths of hundreds of Brazilians – aligns with a series of legal challenges faced by far-right leaders internationally this year.
Similar cases have involved Marine Le Pen in France and Rodrigo Duterte in the Philippines.
US Response and International Repercussions
The case has drawn a strong reaction from former US President Donald Trump, who has characterized the proceedings as a “witch hunt.”
In response, Trump implemented tariff hikes against Brazil, imposed sanctions on the presiding judge, and revoked visas for most members of Brazil’s Supreme Court, according to reports from Reuters.
Dissenting Opinion Within the Court
The Supreme Court’s decision was not unanimous. Justice Luiz Fux dissented, acquitting Bolsonaro of all charges on June 26, 2024, as reported by The Associated Press.
This article was last updated on September 11, 2024, at 20:25:52 UTC to reflect the latest developments in the case.
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