Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro has been convicted of attempting a coup to stay in office after losing his reelection bid in 2022. He is the first former president found guilty of trying to overturn an election in the country with the largest population in South America. Bolsonaro’s conviction marks a significant moment in Brazilian political history, highlighting the country’s commitment to upholding democratic principles and the rule of law. The legal process leading to his conviction was closely monitored both domestically and internationally, with many viewing it as a test of Brazil’s judiciary’s independence and integrity.