Brazil Supreme Court justice Moraes requests Bolsonaro's trial to be scheduled
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Brazil's Supreme Court to Start Bolsonaro Coup Trial on Sept. 2
Above: Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro at the country's Supreme Court on June 10, 2025. Image copyright: Arthur Menescal/Getty Images
The Spin
Left narrative
This trial is essential for defending Brazilian democracy against authoritarian threats and ensuring accountability for crimes against democratic institutions, especially as strong evidence supports the charges against him. Bolsonaro conspired with his allies to overturn legitimate election results and prevent the peaceful transfer of power.
Right narrative
The lawfare against Bolsonaro is the ultimate example of the Brazilian Supreme Court's dangerous overreach and weaponization. Whether you like Bolsonaro or not, Brazil has been sleepwalking into dictatorship as Alexandre de Moraes continues unchecked, systematically violating constitutional rights to silence the opposition.