Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s trial on charges of abuse of political power and misuse of public media begin

Brasilia: Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s trial on charges of abuse of political power and misuse of public media began in the country’s highest electoral court yesterday in Brasilia. The charges stem from a meeting Bolsonaro held with foreign diplomats in July 2022, in which he is accused of spreading false information about Brazil’s electoral system and bringing its credibility into



question - a strategy the former president used in his re-election campaign.

If found guilty, Mr. Bolsonaro could be ruled ineligible to run for public office for up to eight years. The trial has now been adjourned until next week. The far-right Bolsonaro has said the charges are not justified and trivialized the proceedings.