Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro began his 27-year prison sentence on Tuesday following a Supreme Court ruling. The decision follows a 2022 presidential election where Bolsonaro led a coup attempt to retain power. The attempt, widely viewed as a challenge to democratic processes, was prosecuted by Justice Alexandre de Moraes. The Court ordered Bolsonaro to remain at the federal police headquarters where he was arrested on Saturday. The ruling represents a significant legal consequence for the former president and underscores the political instability experienced in Brazil.
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