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Jair Bolsonaro faces trial in Brazil

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published September 2, 2025 at 10:47 AM CDT

Brazil’s former far-right leader’s trial is now underway before Brazil’s highest court. If found guilty of attempting a coup, Jair Bolsonaro could spend decades in prison. President Trump says his ideological ally is being politically persecuted.

NPR’s Carrie Kahn joins us to discuss.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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