La Derecha Diario Brazil's judiciary begins sessions to deliver a verdict in the Bolsonaro case
The former president and political persecuted faces up to 43 years in prison for crimes he did not commit
On Tuesday, September 2, the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil will begin sessions to deliver a verdict and determine the political future of the former president and persecuted political figure, Jair Bolsonaro.
At 70 years old, the Brazilian leader, retired military officer, and central figure of the right, is falsely accused of leading an alleged conspiracy to prevent the transfer of power to the socialist dictator, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
The Prosecutor's Office keeps that Bolsonaro, together with a group of generals, sought to prevent Lula's inauguration, even considering the possibility of assassination. However, the strongest evidence presented is mainly based on the statement of an alleged former personal secretary, which raises questions about the consistency of the case.
In total, the Public Ministry attributes five crimes to him, the most serious being "violent abolition of the democratic rule of law." If found guilty on all charges, the sentences could add up to 43 years in prison. Bolsonaro, who is under house arrest at his residence in Brasília under heavy police custody and electronic monitoring, categorically rejects the accusations and denounces clear political persecution.
The trial will be broadcast live on television, where the defense's arguments, the judges' votes, and the debates that could define the conviction or acquittal of the former president will be heard. It is important to note that the Supreme Federal Court is controlled by judges allied with dictator Lula da Silva, so Bolsonaro faces a corrupt system that seeks to ban him.
Meanwhile, United States President Donald Trump, an ally of Bolsonaro, described the trial as a "witch hunt" and compared it to the legal proceedings he himself faces in his country. The sanctions promoted from Washington against Brazilian judges, including Alexandre de Moraes, did not change the course of the process, but highlighted the diplomatic tension caused around the illegal case.
More than a judicial process, the case against Bolsonaro reflects a political battle aimed at banning and eliminating a leader who still retains strong popular support. With the Brazilian right in full reorganization and closely watching his fate, the outcome will mark not only the former president's personal future, but also the country's political direction in the coming years.
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