The former Brazilian president and seven of his closest allies are awaiting judgment – and Bolsonaro’s conviction is considered highly likely

Former president in court along with seven others accused of failed power grab after losing 2022 election

Former Brazilian president in court along with seven others accused of failed power grab after 2022 election loss.

The former president is charged with five counts, including plotting the assassination of senior officials.

The former Brazilian president denies conspiring to overturn his 2022 election loss to his left-wing rival, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

As the trial of the former Brazilian president draws to a close, we recap some of the basics of the case.

Defence lawyers for the ex-president make their final arguments in the closing days of his coup trial in Brazil.

The former Brazilian president and seven of his closest allies are awaiting judgment – and Bolsonaro’s conviction is considered highly likely