The measure reflects an institutional high voltage scenario and possible implications on the perception of governance and political stability in the neighboring country.
He Supreme Federal Court (STF) of Brazil This week began the final phase of the trial that could determine the responsibility of the former president Jair Bolsonaro in an attempt to subvert the electoral result of 2022. Two judges of the five panel voted in favor of condemn Bolsonaro for leading a criminal conspiracy to cancel the electionsbringing the decision to the majority necessary to confirm the conviction.
The STF failure occurs in a context of high institutional tension, with potential impact on the perception of political risk and democratic stability In Brazil, a key factor for investors and companies. The panel is a vote of reaching the majority that would condemn the former president for having orchestrated an attempted coup after his electoral defeat against the president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
The judge Alexandre de Moraesrapportator of the case, described Bolsonaro as “Leader of the criminal organization” And he argued that there are no doubts about the existence of the coup attempt. According to Moraes, the action was looking for restrict the performance of the Judiciary to perpetuate the political group of the former president in power. Before exposing the merits of his decision, Moraes rejected all the preliminary issues raised by the defenses, which sought to formally challenge the criminal action and eventually lead to the nullity of the process.
The judge Flávio Dinoformer Minister of Justice during the presidency of Lula, also voted in favor of condemning Bolsonaro in all positions. The next votes will correspond to the judges Luiz Fux, Carmen Lúcia and Cristiano Zaninpresident of the panel and ex -book of Lula. Two judges appointed by Bolsonaro are not part of the panel.
Possible sanctions and legal scope
If the conviction is confirmed, Bolsonaro could face Up to 43 years in prisonconsidering the aggravating ones of the crimes imputed. The Attorney General’s Office (PGR) It accuses the former president of having acted to prevent Lula’s investiture in 2022, coordinating actions with the military dome to remain in power.
The plot did not prosper due to lack of support, but there was an attempt to overthrow the president -elect the January 8, 2023when Bolsonaro supporters invaded and predicted the headquarters of the three powers. The investigations also indicated a plan to Killer Lula, his vice president Geraldo Alckmin and Moraeswhich then presided over the Superior Electoral Court (TSE).
Bolsonaro denies all accusations and ensures that, although he discussed the possibility of declaring the state of siege, He never gave orders of direct violence And I was in the United States during the events of January 8. The ex -president remains low Home arrest since the beginning of Augustafter breaching precautionary measures dictated by default in another investigation. The final stage of the trial began last week and is expected to end in the next few days, marking a relevant milestone in the supervision of the governance and political stability of Brazil.
Source: Ambito
