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(2 Sep 2025)
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Brasilia, Brazil – 29 August 2025
1. Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro standing at the entrance to his home where he is under house arrest

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brasilia, Brazil – 01 September 2025
2. Bolsonaro supporters praying in front of Supreme Court building
3. Brazilian flag
4. Security around the building
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5. SOUNDBITE (Portuguese) Carlos Bolsonaro, son of Jair Bolsonaro:
“We see this behavior (support) throughout Brazil. We feel that injustice could be done, so we have to come here and thank these people that support my father and pass to him this energy, that he needs this right now.”
6. Carlos Bolsonaro hugging a supporter
7. Supporters praying in a circle
8. Supporter holding a rosary
9. Supporter with a yellow and green Bolsonaro shirt
10. Supporters wearing Brazilian flags next to sound truck
STORYLINE:
Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and his sons on Monday gathered for a vigil ahead of his trial, next to the condominium where he is under house arrest.

Bolsonaro’s sons Jair Renan and Carlos greeted the group, thanking them for their support in a crucial time for their father.

“We feel that injustice could be done, so we have to come here and thank these people that support my father and pass to him this energy, that he needs this right now,” said Rio de Janeiro’s city councilor Carlos Bolsonaro.

The verdict and sentencing phase in the coup trial of the former Brazilian President starts Tuesday at the Supreme Court in Brasilia.

The embattled leader faces a possible conviction of more than 30 years in prison for his alleged attempt to stay in power after losing his reelection bid in 2022.

A five-justice panel will have until Sept. 12 to deliver their decision.

The trial of the 70-year-old leader is receiving renewed attention after U.S. President Donald Trump linked a 50% tariff on imported Brazilian goods to his ally’s legal situation.

Trump has called the proceedings a “witch hunt,” triggering nationalist reactions from leaders of all branches of power in Brazil, including President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Bolsonaro, who denies any wrongdoing, was charged with five counts related to attempting to stage a coup. He is under house arrest and has repeatedly said the trial is politically motivated.

It is unclear whether Bolsonaro, now wearing an ankle bracelet, will attend.

AP Video by Lucas Dumphreys and Luis Nova

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