The legal saga surrounding former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and six co-defendants is approaching its final chapter. The criminal case, now in the last stage of appeals, is poised to conclude in the coming days. Bolsonaro’s legal team retains the option to file motions for reconsideration, which aim to alter the trial’s outcome. However, such appeals are only permissible when there are at least two acquittals—a condition not met in this case. Once all avenues for challenge are exhausted, the sentences will become final and enforceable. In September, the first chamber of Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) handed down prison terms ranging from two to 27 years and three months to the so-called ‘coup group.’ Bolsonaro received the harshest sentence of 27 years and three months. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Colonel Mauro Cid, Bolsonaro’s former aide-de-camp, is already serving a two-year sentence under an open regime. The case marks a significant moment in Brazil’s political and judicial history, underscoring the accountability of high-profile figures.
