Bolsonaro imprisoned: 27 years in prison for attempted coup!

Bolsonaro imprisoned: 27 years in prison for attempted coup!

Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil, began his 27-year prison sentence on November 25, 2025. This sentence is the result of his conviction for a failed seizure of power after the 2022 elections, in which he was clearly defeated by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The country's Supreme Court, led by Judge Alexandre de Moraes, decided that Bolsonaro must serve the sentence in prison because the risk of escape could not be ignored. Bolsonaro, who was under house arrest until recently, has often been in the headlines in recent months, not least because of a failed attempt to destroy his electronic surveillance pendant with a soldering iron.

Also reported Le Monde, that on September 11, 2025, Bolsonaro was found guilty of leading a “criminal organization” that planned the coup. The judges viewed a “crisis of fear” and the associated manipulation of his surveillance device as attempts to escape custody. These incidents ultimately led to the court deciding to take him back into custody.

Since November 26, Bolsonaro has been housed in the Brazilian Federal Police complex, where he lives in a small cell of around 12 square meters. Despite the isolation, it has some amenities: air conditioning, a television and a private bathroom. However, a former Bolsonaro security chief has defected to the US and is now being treated as a fugitive, while five of his former employees also face prison sentences of between 19 and 26 years.

Political implications and health problems

Bolsonaro, who repeatedly caused controversy during his presidency from 2019 to 2022, is currently described as “psychologically devastated”. Many citizens and experts are watching how Brazil's political landscape might evolve without his dominant role. His former rival Lula, also imprisoned on corruption charges, was recently rehabilitated, further influencing Brazil's political dynamics.

Loud La Presse This change in power makes the future of the Brazilian right uncertain. Bolsonaro, now Brazil's fourth president to be imprisoned, leaves a void in the political landscape that may not be easily filled. The absence of his influential character could impact the mobilization of his supporters and further exacerbate social tensions.

At a time when trust in Brazil's institutions and democracy is being tested, Bolsonaro is seen not only as an individual but also as a symbol of the challenges the country must overcome. The next few months promise to be turbulent as the political waves continue to build. Whether Brazilian democracy emerges stronger from this crisis remains to be seen.