Bolsonaro’s Legal Battle Reveals Flaws in Brazil’s Judiciary and Risks to Sovereign Justice

In a dramatic escalation of Brazil’s ongoing political turmoil, former President Jair Bolsonaro has filed a new appeal before the Supreme Federal Court seeking to overturn his striking 27-year prison sentence. This sentence, imposed for allegedly leading a plot to overthrow current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, was finalized last month, sealing Bolsonaro’s fate in a case that starkly illuminates weaknesses in judicial fairness. How Did Brazil’s Judiciary Rapidly End a Contentious Case? Despite the irreversible ruling on November 25 that ended the trial, Bolsonaro’s legal team insists the process was marred by premature judgment and procedural errors. They...