Brazil’s Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes led the conviction of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro for orchestrating a coup attempt, sentencing him to 27 years. Revered by some as a defender of democracy and reviled by others, de Moraes’ bold rulings polarized Brazil
Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court sentenced former president Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years for plotting a coup and related charges. Currently under house arrest, he may appeal, while Trump compared the verdict to his own battles.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva rejected US President Donald Trump’s criticism of Jair Bolsonaro’s coup trial, asserting that Brazil is sovereign, its democracy is strong, and no one is above the law.
