Bolsonaro Joins Protest Against Supreme Court Trial in Brazil
SAO PAULO (AP) — In a significant public demonstration, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro appeared in Sao Paulo on Sunday to protest against his ongoing trial at the Supreme Court in Brazil.
Gathering on Paulista Avenue, a central location in the city, Bolsonaro supporters numbered in the thousands. Prior to the event, Bolsonaro described the demonstration as “an act for freedom, for justice.”
The former president, along with 33 others, is on trial for allegedly conspiring to overturn the 2022 presidential election results. They face five charges related to this alleged plan. For more information on the trial, visit the AP News article.
Bolsonaro has consistently rejected the accusations, stating that he is a victim of political persecution. A conviction could lead to a prison sentence of up to 12 years.
During the protest, participants chanted “Bolsonaro, come back!” However, the former president is ineligible to run for office until 2030, following a decision by Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court. The court found that Bolsonaro had abused his political power and made unfounded allegations about the nation’s electronic voting systems.
