Supreme Court Condemns Bolsonaro for Attempted Coup: A Stark Warning for Democracies

In a decisive ruling that resonates well beyond Brazil’s borders, the country’s Supreme Court convicted former President Jair Bolsonaro of attempting to subvert the democratic order. The court's First Chamber reached a 4-1 majority decision concluding that Bolsonaro led an organized criminal effort to undermine Brazil’s constitutional democracy after his defeat in the 2022 presidential election. This verdict is not merely a legal matter confined to Brazil; it presents a potent reminder for all defenders of freedom and national sovereignty—including Americans—of the persistent threats posed by political figures who reject electoral outcomes and leverage disinformation to destabilize legitimate governance. What...