JOURNAL ARTICLE

Brazil's Bolsonaro Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison for Plotting Coup.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Carvalho, Daniel 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the sentencing of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who received a 27-year and three-month prison term for plotting a coup following his 2022 election defeat. A panel of five justices convicted him on charges related to an insurrection attempt by his supporters on January 8, 2023, which sought to overthrow President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro's lawyers plan to appeal the decision, and while he is entitled to serve his sentence in a special facility due to his status as a former head of state, the specifics of his incarceration remain unspecified. The case is viewed as a significant moment for Brazilian democracy, with potential implications for the 2026 election and international relations, particularly with the United States. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/09, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:187890009
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