Brazils Former President Bolsonaro Begins 27-Year Prison Sentence Following Coup Conviction

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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stands at the entrance of his home while under house arrest in Brasilia, Brazil on Sept. 2, 2025. Luis Nova, File /AP PhotoFormer Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has begun serving a 27-year prison sentence after being convicted of an attempted coup.Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who has overseen the case, ruled the 70-year-old must remain in custody rather than being moved back to house arrest after he allegedly attempted to break his ankle monitor on Saturday.

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