How long is Bolsonaro going to prison?

Asked 8 days ago

Answer

Jair Bolsonaro is serving a 27-year prison sentence after being convicted of plotting a coup following the 2022 presidential election. The Supreme Court ruled all appeals were exhausted, and he was ordered to begin his sentence in a federal police jail cell in Brasília. His sentence duration is consistently reported as 27 years, with some sources specifying 27 years and three months.

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Brazil's Bolsonaro begins 27-year jail term for coup bid

France 24 · 8 days ago

France 24

8 days ago

Bolsonaro ordered to begin 27-year sentence after exhausting appeals 11s
Supreme Court mandates full-time medical care due to health concerns 42s
Removed from home detention after tampering with ankle monitor 50s
Convicted of plotting a coup after losing 2022 election to Lula 1m 18s
Bolsonaro claims trial is a witch hunt to stop his 2026 candidacy 1m 27s

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Brazil's Bolsonaro begins 27-year jail term for coup bid

France 24

8 days ago

Brazil's Bolsonaro begins 27-year jail term for coup bid

Brazil's Supreme Court ordered Bolsonaro to begin his 27-year sentence in a federal police jail cell in the capital.

Brazil's Bolsonaro to start 27-year prison sentence for coup plot

Reuters

9 days ago

Brazil's Bolsonaro to start 27-year prison sentence for coup plot

Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison for plotting a coup after losing the 2022 presidential election.

Bolsonaro blames medication for ankle monitor tampering

Reuters

11 days ago

Bolsonaro blames medication for ankle monitor tampering

Bolsonaro is awaiting final appeals of his 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup.

Brazil's Bolsonaro detained over flight risk, damaged ankle monitor

France 24

11 days ago

Brazil's Bolsonaro detained over flight risk, damaged ankle monitor

Bolsonaro was found guilty in September and sentenced to 27 years in prison, remaining under house arrest during appeals.

Brazil ex-president Bolsonaro arrested due to "flight risk"

France 24

12 days ago

Brazil ex-president Bolsonaro arrested due to "flight risk"

After years of legal proceedings, Bolsonaro was found guilty in September and sentenced to 27 years in prison.

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