Will Bolsonaro Face Justice? Brazil Awaits a Historic Supreme Court Verdict

Tue Oct 21 2025 22:54:33 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

The Brazilian Supreme Court is about to decide the fate of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who faces serious charges of plotting to overthrow democracy after his electoral defeat. Will he be convicted or cleared?

In a landmark case, Brazil's Supreme Court is set to announce a verdict this week on former President Jair Bolsonaro, accused of conspiring to stage a coup following his loss to President Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro faces five charges, which could lead to decades in prison if convicted. Supporters rallied outside his home, calling for his freedom and condemning the judicial process. With the trial marking a pivotal moment in Brazil's democratic history, all eyes are on the impending decision that may reshape the political landscape.

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — A panel of Supreme Court justices will decide soon whether former President Jair Bolsonaro is guilty of plotting against Brazil's democracy following his narrow defeat in the 2022 election.

Bolsonaro faces five serious charges, including conspiracy to stage a coup, and if convicted, he could face decades in prison. The former president has claimed innocence, labeling the trial a politically motivated attack.

Supporters have gathered outside his home, praying and calling for leniency from lawmakers. Meanwhile, prosecutors argue that Bolsonaro's actions cast doubt on Brazil's electoral process and incited violence, including a riot aimed at challenging the election results.

This trial marks a key moment in Brazil’s history, with a former president and high-ranking officials standing accused of plotting against democratic norms. The Supreme Court’s decision could have significant implications for Brazil's political future and its relationship with the United States.