Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's former president, is set to face trial accused of orchestrating an armed conspiracy to overturn the results of the 2022 election he lost to Lula. This case also involves several co-conspirators, including former ministers and military leaders. Analysts suggest that this marks a unique moment in Brazilian history, as attempts to punish coup conspirators have often failed. The trial is a significant challenge to Brazil's democratic foundations, considering its history of military rule and previous impunities granted to coup leaders.
This is the first time in Brazilian history that there is the prospect of the perpetrators of a coup being brought to justice, said Bernardo Mello Franco.
Brazil's former president, Jair Bolsonaro, is accused of masterminding an armed far-right conspiracy to seize power after losing the 2022 presidential election.
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