The Globalist Brazil’s supreme court finds former president Jair Bolsonaro guilty of coup plot
Sep 12, 2025
Antonio Sampaio, an expert in Latin American politics, and Zoe Grunewald, Westminster editor at The Lead, discuss the Brazilian Supreme Court's landmark conviction of former president Jair Bolsonaro for coup plotting. They delve into the repercussions for free speech and Brazil's political stability. The conversation then shifts to Kim Jong-un's daughter potentially becoming North Korea's next leader, raising questions about succession and internal power dynamics, all while highlighting global political tensions.
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Historic Conviction Of Bolsonaro
- Brazil's Supreme Court conviction of Jair Bolsonaro is unprecedented in the country's history.
- The ruling marks the first time a former Brazilian president was found guilty of attempting a coup and sentenced to long prison terms.
Armed Forces Split Stopped The Coup
- Antonio Sampaio recounts that two of the three armed forces chiefs refused Bolsonaro's coup approach.
- The navy chief accepted and was later sentenced, and the resistance by others prevented the coup from proceeding.
US Response Complicates Brazil's Politics
- US political reactions have added an international dimension to Brazil's domestic judicial process.
- Sanctions and tariff increases tied to Bolsonaro's supporters complicate Lula's domestic politics and economic outlook.