Brazil military court weighs Bolsonaro expulsion timing
By The BriefBrief
Brazil’s Superior Military Court considers expelling Bolsonaro and other convicted military figures, deciding whether to rule before or after elections.
WHO:Superior Military Court (STM)
WHAT:Weighs whether to expel Bolsonaro and other convicted military figures and whether to issue a ruling before or after the presidential elections
WHEN:Jul 23, 2026 at 12:51 PM ET
WHERE:Brazil
WHY:Court ministers favor delaying the ruling until after the presidential elections to reduce political pressure and keep the electoral debate from affecting the decision.
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