Bolsonaro Verdict Highlights Strength of Brazilian Democracy

On Thursday, the Brazilian Supreme Court convicted former President Jair Bolsonaro of leading a criminal group and attempting to overthrow democracy, sentencing him to 27 years and three months in prison. The verdict, seen as historic for Brazil’s democracy, was met with approval from Latin American leaders but condemnation from the U.S., highlighting the resilience of Brazil’s political institutions amid past authoritarianism.

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