Brazil Braces for Fallout From Historic Bolsonaro Conviction
The Supreme Court has plunged the country into the unknown, with massive consequences for Latin America’s biggest economy.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest in Brasilia on Sept. 3.
Photographer: Sergio Lima/AFP/Getty Images
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The conviction of former President Jair Bolsonaro is a historic moment for Brazil. For the first time, a nation that has experienced numerous coup attempts held a high-ranking official accountable for one.