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flag Jair Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years for leading coup plot after Jan. 8, 2023, attack on Brazil's government buildings.

flag Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in prison on September 12, 2025, by Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court for leading a criminal organization, attempting a coup, and damaging public property linked to the January 8, 2023, attack on government buildings in Brasília. flag The verdict, stemming from efforts to overturn the 2022 election results, marks the first time a Brazilian leader has been held accountable for plotting a coup. flag The case, led by Justice Alexandre de Moraes, has drawn international attention and praise for Brazil’s judiciary, though concerns remain over political polarization and the long-term impact on democracy.

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