Global News Podcast Brazil's Bolsonaro begins jail term
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Nov 26, 2025 
Mimi Suebi, a BBC correspondent specializing in Brazilian politics, provides insightful analysis on Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence for his coup plot after the recent elections. Sarah Rainsford discusses Italy's landmark femicide law, shedding light on public reaction and the urgent calls for societal change. Thomas Nadi reports harrowing eyewitness accounts from Mali's Mbera refugee camp, detailing alleged atrocities by Wagner mercenaries. The conversation highlights pressing global issues, from political corruption to gender-based violence.
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Bolsonaro's Conviction Is Final But Politically Charged
- Jair Bolsonaro was convicted of plotting a coup and faces a definitive 27-year sentence, now starting in a restricted police cell in Brasilia.
- His legal team will keep appealing and expect some time under house arrest due to health and age considerations.
Polarised Legacy And Failed Coup Plot
- Bolsonaro's presidency deeply polarized Brazil, linked to environmental harm and COVID denial for opponents and lauded by supporters as strong leadership.
- The coup plot included an alleged plan to assassinate Lula and relied on military cooperation that ultimately failed.
Ankle Monitor Incident Triggered Custody
- Bolsonaro allegedly tried to solder off his ankle monitor with a hot iron while under house arrest, which he later blamed on medicine-induced hallucinations.
- The court treated that act as evidence he was a flight risk and moved him to custody before sentencing.
