Bolsonaro has been on trial for various criminal offenses related to an alleged coup plot after Bolsonaro was defeated by now-President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PBS, Brazilian Supreme Court [in Portuguese]). The trial is expected to conclude by the end of 2025, but the end date will be extended, if necessary (NY1). Any appeals to the full Brazilian Supreme Court ("Supremo Tribunal Federal" in Portuguese) are immaterial. If the case against Bolsonaro is dismissed or otherwise concludes without a decision, the question will close "No." The most serious charges against Bolsonaro are "Violent abolition of the democratic rule of law" [Abolição violenta do Estado Democrático de Direito] and "Coup d'état" [Golpe de Estado] (Brazil Penal Code [in Portuguese], See Articles 359-L and 359-M under "CRIMES AGAINST DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS" [DOS CRIMES CONTRA AS INSTITUIÇÕES DEMOCRÁTICAS]).

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The question closed "Yes" with a closing date of 11 September 2025.

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