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The trial of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro and 80 other officials begins in Brasília.

2025 New Orleans jailbreak — The trial of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro and 80 other officials begins in Brasília. Bolsonaro, who is accused of plotting the 8 January Brasília attacks, faces up to

Published May 19, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: 2025 New Orleans jailbreak.

The trial of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro and 80 other officials begins in Brasília. Bolsonaro, who is accused of plotting the 8 January Brasília attacks, faces up to 40 years in prison if convicted. [https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250519-bolsonaro-s-trial-on-coup-charges-to-begin-in-brazil (France 24)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2025-05-19).