Brazil, Bolsonaro and coup
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A Brazil Supreme Court justice ordered the house arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro, on trial for allegedly masterminding a coup plot and a Trump ally.
Lawyers for former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro expressed surprise Thursday at the federal police's decision to formally accuse him of obstruction of justice less than two weeks ahead of the verdict and sentencing phase of his trial over a reported coup plot.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has submitted his final defense to the Supreme Court. He stands trial for allegedly leading a coup attempt after losing the 2022 election to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.