Article 6W73G Is coup trial ruling the beginning of the end for Bolsonaro and his supporters?

Is coup trial ruling the beginning of the end for Bolsonaro and his supporters?

by
Tom Phillips in Rio de Janeiro
from on (#6W73G)

While many in Brazil delight at the ex president's predicted downfall, others fear who may follow in his far-right footsteps

There were cries of joy in progressive parts of Rio on Wednesday as Brazil's supreme court ruled that the former president Jair Bolsonaro should stand trial for an alleged coup plot.

No amnesty! No amnesty!" one elated lefty roared from his balcony into the sunny autumn afternoon.

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