Sun Mar 30 07:59:20 UTC 2025: ## Brazil’s Supreme Court Orders Bolsonaro to Stand Trial for Coup Attempt
**Brasília, Brazil** – Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court has ruled that former President Jair Bolsonaro must stand trial on charges of attempting a coup d’état in 2022. A panel of judges voted to proceed with the case, rejecting Bolsonaro’s attempts to avoid prosecution. The charges stem from Bolsonaro’s actions following his election defeat, specifically his alleged efforts to overturn the election results. The trial will now proceed, marking a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the events surrounding the 2022 presidential election. Further details regarding the trial date and specific charges remain to be announced.
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