Bolsonaro indictment leaves Brazil’s tropical Trump staring at prospect of jail
Bolsonaro indictment leaves Brazil’s tropical Trump staring at prospect of jail
The ex-president faces charges of a murderous conspiracy while his US counterpart has surged back to power
Summary
Jair Bolsonaro faces the prospect of a lengthy prison sentence after being indicted for allegedly plotting a coup and conspiring to assassinate political opponents.
Experts believe his conviction is likely, accelerating a succession struggle within Brazil’s right wing.
Bolsonaro, already banned from running until 2030, could face over 40 years in jail if found guilty.
Some speculate he may seek asylum abroad, while Trump’s allies could pressure Brazil’s judiciary.
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Good, if only the US did this before this shit fiesta started. I hope he gets the maximum sentence but I have a feeling the orange man is gonna try to save him and take him in...
Unlikelly. Bolsonaro has nothing to offer that the Orange Menace wants, not to mention that by being indicted, Bolsonaros' passport was confiscated a year ago, and he's under surveilance by the Federal Police.
What amazes me is, my country is infamous for it's corruption and impunity, especially for politicians, but we're nearly convicting an ex-president, while such "beacon of democracy" (/s), the US, is quickly decaying into a banana republic.
Lula isn't feckless, which goes a long way.