Brazil Supreme Court convicts Eduardo Bolsonaro in absentia
By The BriefBrief
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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