Brazil: Bolsonaro Ordered to Start Serving 27-Year Prison Sentence for Coup Plot

Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro begins 27-year prison sentence for coup attempt

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday started his 27-year prison sentence for leading a coup attempt, to the surprise of many in the South American nation who doubted he would ever end up behind bars.

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Bolsonaro, a former army captain, once electrified supporters with his gloves-off style, while drawing criticism for comments slamming gays, demeaning women and praising Brazil's dictatorship years.

Brazil's ex-president Jair Bolsonaro begins 27-year prison sentence for coup attempt

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro began a 27-year prison sentence on Tuesday for leading a coup attempt after losing the 2022 presidential election.

Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro ordered to start 27-year prison sentence

The far-right leader was taken into custody on Saturday after attempting to break his ankle monitor

Brazil: Bolsonaro ordered to start serving 27-year prison sentence for coup plot

The Supreme Court says the former leader has exhausted his appeals and will start his prison term at a police station in Brasilia.

Bolsonaro To Start Serving 27-Year Prison Sentence Over Coup Plot

Brazil’s Supreme Court ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to begin serving a prison term for conspiring to remain in power after losing the last election.