Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro (R), sitting next to his lawyer Celso Villardi (L), takes the stand before judge Alexandre de Moraes, during his trial in the Brazilian Supreme Court, in Brasilia, on June 10, 2025. EVARISTO SA / AFP
The United States issued further financial sanctions on Wednesday, July 30, against Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who is overseeing the trial of President Donald Trump's far-right ally Jair Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro, Brazil's former far-right president, is on trial for allegedly plotting a coup to cling to power after losing the 2022 election to leftist Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
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On trial for 2023 coup attempt, Brazil's Bolsonaro admits he tried to hold on to power
Trump has inserted himself into the trial, accusing Brazilian authorities of conducting a witch hunt. His administration has already imposed visa restrictions on Moraes over the case, and Trump announced 50% tariffs on Brazilian imports, citing, in part, the treatment of Bolsonaro.
