Archive · 26 Nov 2025
Bolsonaro to Serve 27-Year Sentence for Coup Plot
Brazil's top court has finished the case against former President Jair Bolsonaro.
He was found guilty of trying to overthrow the government and plotting to assassinate the winning candidate after he lost the election in 2022.
The court said he should spend over 27 years in prison.
Bolsonaro is currently being held by the police because he tried to tamper with his ankle monitor.
He said he did it because he thought there was listening equipment inside due to his medications.
The court has ordered him to start serving his sentence immediately.
Brazil's Supreme Court finalized Jair Bolsonaro's coup-plotting case, making his conviction definitive.
Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years and 3 months in prison for plotting a coup and an assassination plot after losing the 2022 election.
He has been detained in police custody since Saturday for tampering with his ankle monitor.
Bolsonaro claimed his actions were due to a mix of medications prescribed for his chronic hiccups, leading to paranoia and curiosity.
The court ordered Bolsonaro to start serving his sentence immediately at the headquarters of Brazil’s Federal Police in Brasilia.
- Who
- Former President Jair Bolsonaro
- What
- Brazil's Supreme Court finalized Bolsonaro's coup-plotting case, ordering him to start serving his 27-year prison sentence.
- When
- The case was concluded on Tuesday, with sentencing in September 2023.
- Where
- Brasilia, Brazil
- Why
- Bolsonaro was found guilty of plotting a coup and an assassination plot after losing the 2022 presidential election.
Bolsonaro's Defense
Supreme Court's Stance
Tampering with Ankle Monitor
Bolsonaro's Defense
Bolsonaro claimed his actions were due to a mix of medications prescribed for his chronic hiccups, leading to paranoia and curiosity.
Supreme Court's Stance
Justice Alexandre de Moraes suggested there were serious indications of a possible attempt to flee, pointing to the nearby US embassy and Bolsonaro's relationship with Donald Trump.
- Former President
- Jair Bolsonaro
- Sentence
- 27 years and 3 months
- Charges
- Coup plotting and assassination plot
- Current Status
- Detained in police custody
- Reason for Detention
- Tampering with ankle monitor
- Court
- Brazil's Supreme Court
- Date of Sentencing
- September 2023
- Election Year
- 2022
- Victorious Opponent
- Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
Sources
Brazil’s top court concludes Bolsonaro’s coup plot case, opening door for sentence to begin
Brazil’s Bolsonaro to start serving 27-year prison sentence for coup plot
Ex-Brazilian President Bolsonaro Exhausts Appeals, To Serve 27-Year Sentence
