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Bolsonaro seeks to nullify coup conviction days before Brazil election

Three days before Brazil's election, former President Jair Bolsonaro petitioned the Supreme Court to annul his coup-attempt conviction and suspend his sentence, citing alleged irregularities in digital evidence chain of custody. The move is a last-minute legal gambit that could influence the electoral landscape, though the court's response is uncertain. This is a continuation of Bolsonaro's legal battles, but the timing—just before the vote—marks a notable escalation in his post-presidency strategy.

Clarínabout 2 hours agoBRCredibility 36%View source

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