Brazil’s Bolsonaro Faces Political Isolation Amid Unproven Coup Charges and Shrinking Support

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is under siege — politically barred from office until 2030 and prosecuted on accusations that could imprison him for up to 40 years over an alleged coup plot. Yet, despite these heavy charges, Bolsonaro continues to assert his innocence and appeals for "justice" before thousands of supporters in São Paulo.At a rally marked by dramatically reduced turnout compared to earlier demonstrations this year, Bolsonaro rejected claims that he orchestrated a coup attempt during the January 8 unrest when his supporters stormed top government buildings. He emphasized the absence of weapons among protesters and the involvement...