Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has begun serving a 27-year prison sentence after being convicted of orchestrating a coup attempt following his defeat in the 2022 election. His appeals were exhausted earlier this week, after which authorities ordered his immediate transfer from house
Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro was detained by federal police in Brasília on November 22, 2025, under a preventive arrest order. The move comes as he faces a 27-year prison sentence for his conviction in September on charges related to attempting to overturn the 2022 election results. Authorities said the arrest was necessary to prevent […]
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced by Brazil’s Supreme Court to 27 years and three months in prison on September 11, 2025. The conviction follows a ruling that he attempted a coup after losing the 2022 election. Charges Faced He was found guilty on five counts: organising a criminal group, attempting to overthrow democratic […]















