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Brazil Supreme Court convicts Eduardo Bolsonaro in absentia
Filed: Jun 17, 2026 at 1:04 AM ET
Summary: Brazil's Supreme Court sentenced Eduardo Bolsonaro in absentia to four years and two months over efforts to push US sanctions.
WHO: Brazil's Supreme Court
WHAT: Sentenced Eduardo Bolsonaro in absentia to four years and two months in prison
WHEN: Jun 16, 2026 at 8:54 PM ET
WHERE: Brazil
WHY: He sought US sanctions against Brazil during his father's coup trial and prosecutors said he threatened judicial authorities by lobbying for sanctions if proceedings did not favor him.
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