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Malek Fouda

Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro begins 27-year prison sentence for coup plot

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro started his 27-year prison sentence on Tuesday for leading a coup attempt, to the surprise of many in the South American nation who doubted he would ever end up behind bars.

Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who has overseen the case, ruled that Bolsonaro will remain in custody after being pre-emptively arrested on Saturday.

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