Brazil Supreme Court Convicts Bolsonaro for Coup Plot Amid Protests

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed surprise and disappointment over the Brazilian Supreme Court's decision to convict former President Jair Bolsonaro for conspiring to undermine democratic institutions following the 2022 presidential election. Trump labeled the case a 'witch hunt' and responded by imposing punitive measures against Brazil, including tariff hikes, sanctions on the presiding judge, and revoking visas for most members of Brazil's High Court. Bolsonaro received a 27-year and three-month jail sentence, sparking protests by his supporters who condemned the ruling as politically motivated, while others in Brazil celebrated the conviction as a historic step against fascism. Bolsonaro remains under house arrest and his legal team plans to appeal the decision, seeking a review by the full bench of 11 judges. The ruling has deeply divided public opinion in Brazil, reflecting the nation's ongoing political polarization.