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Brazil Court Jails Trump Ally Bolsonaro Ahead of Schedule Fearing Attempt To Escape

The former president faces a 27-year prison term on charges of plotting a coup to remain in power after losing a 2022 election.

Brazil's former president, Jair Bolsonaro stands at the entrance of his home where he was arrested Saturday on September 2, 2025.
Brazil's former president, Jair Bolsonaro stands at the entrance of his home where he was arrested Saturday on September 2, 2025. Luis Nova/AP

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