Tag: Judicial Proceedings
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Bolsonaro Denies Escape, Hallucinations Behind Ankle Monitor Tampering
Bolsonaro’s First Day in Jail: A Story of Denial and Medical Claims Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro faced a courtroom session on his first full day in jail, insisting that a recent attempt to tamper with his ankle monitoring device occurred during a period of extreme mental distress. Speaking to a judge, Bolsonaro attributed the…
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Former President Bolsonaro Faces Potential Coup Charges
Introduction The political landscape in Brazil is shaking as former President Jair Bolsonaro is on the verge of being convicted for attempted coup d’État. Recent developments in the Brazilian judiciary have seen a majority of judges voting in favor of condemning Bolsonaro, despite external pressures from notable figures, including former U.S. President Donald Trump. What’s…