Under the orders of Brazil’s top court, former President Jair Bolsonaro is now entering a 27-year, 3-month prison sentence — the result of his conviction for orchestrating a coup attempt after losing the 2022 election.
The verdict — handed down in September 2025 — found him guilty on multiple counts: leading a criminal organisation, attempting the violent abolition of democratic rule, and conspiring to assassinate political figures and judges.
After exhausting all appeals, the court ruled the former president must serve his sentence in police custody at the federal headquarters in Brasilia.
The ruling marks a historic moment for Brazil: it’s the first time a former president has been imprisoned for attempting a coup. Many political analysts view it as a strong statement that democratic institutions — and accountability — remain intact.
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- Reuters — international wire service that reports globally, including Brazil. It’s widely regarded as dependable and impartial. Reuters
- BBC News — global news outlet with good coverage of Brazil (especially politics, environment, economy).
- Al Jazeera — offers international perspective and coverage on Latin America, including Brazil.
- Associated Press (AP) — another respected global news agency that covers major developments in Brazil.
- For Portuguese-language or more Brazil-focused media: G1, Folha de São Paulo, and O Estado de S. Paulo are widely read inside Brazil (though you may need to assess editorial leanings depending on topic).
- For demographic, social, economic statistics: Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) — the main federal agency collecting census, demographic, and economic data for Brazil. Wikipedia+1
