Jair Bolsonaro Begins 27-Year Prison Sentence for Coup Plot
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has started serving a 27-year prison sentence after being convicted of plotting a coup. The Supreme Court ordered him to begin his sentence amid concerns of him attempting to flee. Bolsonaro had been under house arrest but was arrested recently for tampering with his ankle monitor, which he attributed to paranoia. His conviction has sparked mixed reactions across Brazil, with some seeing it as a long-awaited justice, particularly for those affected by his controversial policies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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