Thousands of his supporters took to the streets in São Paulo and Rio as the former head of state faces more than 40 years in prison for his 2023 coup attempt against President Lula.

Rightwing protesters take to the streets in Brazil with supreme court soon to give its ruling over alleged 2022 plot

Tensions are heating up in Brazil as the nation enters the final week of former President Jair Bolsonaro’s trial on attempted coup charges.