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A majority of Brazilian Supreme Court justices voted to convict former president Jair Bolsonaro of attempting a coup after his 2022 electoral defeat.

The ruling could send the far-right politician to prison for decades and will likely deepen Brazil’s political divisions significantly.

President Trump has linked tariffs on Brazilian goods to Bolsonaro’s case, calling it a “witch hunt” against his ally.

BRASILIA, Brazil — The majority of a panel of Brazilian Supreme Court justices on Thursday voted to convict former president Jair Bolsonaro of attempting a coup to remain in office despite his 2022 electoral defeat, in a ruling that will deepen political divisions and likely prompt

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