Jair Bolsonaro

Jair Bolsonaro, who served as the President of Brazil from 2019 to 2022, has been involved in numerous controversies and legal investigations. As of late 2024, he faces significant legal scrutiny related to an attempted coup d'état during and after the 2022 Brazilian general election. Investigations have revealed plans by Bolsonaro's associates and members of the military to subvert the democratic transition, including efforts to arrest Supreme Court justices and shut down government institutions (Reuters; Wikipedia). Bolsonaro and 36 others, including aides and political allies, were formally accused by the Federal Police on November 21, 2024, and Bolsonaro was house-arrested in August 2025 for his alleged involvement in these plans (Wikipedia). Beyond the coup-related charges, Bolsonaro's career has been marred by allegations of corruption, financial misconduct, and ethics violations. Notably, he was involved in the Moro case, which investigated accusations of political interference in federal police investigations and related to his family members, although details on convictions or dismissals are not explicitly provided in the sources (Wikipedia). Throughout his presidency, Bolsonaro faced numerous accusations of spreading misinformation, promoting authoritarian tendencies, and engaging in controversial statements, which led to 30 calls for impeachment and three court convictions for various misconducts (Wikipedia). His legal troubles continue to evolve, with ongoing investigations and court proceedings, including a trial that resulted in a guilty verdict for attempting a coup in 2025 (Wikipedia).