Brazil's STF Schedules March 25-26 Hearing for Bolsonaro, Núcleo 1 in Coup Case

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Published Mar 14, 2025, 09:54 AM

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) has scheduled a hearing on March 25 and 26, 2025, to decide whether to accept the indictment against former President Jair Bolsonaro and seven others, categorized as the 'Núcleo 1' group, for their alleged involvement in a coup attempt in 2022. The First Turma of STF, led by Cristiano Zanin and including relator Alexandre de Moraes, will oversee the proceedings. Bolsonaro has criticized the speed of the legal process, which has moved from investigation to a scheduled hearing in just one year and one month. He compared this to similar cases in countries like the United States and Germany, which he claims took significantly longer. Bolsonaro has suggested that the expedited proceedings are linked to his leading position in polls for the 2026 presidential election. The indictment, presented by the Attorney General's Office, accuses Bolsonaro and 33 others of crimes including attempting to abolish the democratic rule of law, leading a criminal organization, and plotting a coup. If accepted, the case will proceed to trial. Bolsonaro has labeled the process as 'lawfare,' asserting that it is an effort to undermine his political prospects.

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