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Former Brazilian president Bolsonaro is on trial. Here's what he faces if convicted

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By Scott Simon

Published September 6, 2025 at 7:47 AM EDT

In Brazil, former President Jair Bolsonaro is on trial, accused of attempting to overturn the 2022 election. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Gustavo Ribeiro of The Brazilian Report about what's at stake.

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