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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been ordered by the Supreme Court to begin serving a 27-year prison sentence for his involvement in a coup plot, following the exhaustion of his legal appeals. He will start his sentence at a police station in Brasilia, marking a significant moment in Brazil's political landscape.

Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to begin serving a 27-year prison sentence for his role in a coup attempt following his electoral defeat. This decision comes after the court rejected his appeals, marking a significant legal conclusion to a series of challenges surrounding his actions post-election.

Brazil's Supreme Court has concluded the case against former President Jair Bolsonaro, rejecting his appeals and ordering him to serve a 27-year prison sentence for his involvement in a coup plot. This decision follows a series of legal challenges and culminates in his incarceration, which is set to begin at a police station in Brasilia.

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Brazil's Supreme Court panel has voted to keep former President Jair Bolsonaro in police custody after his electronic ankle monitor was damaged, raising concerns about his compliance with legal restrictions. Four justices supported this decision, emphasizing the need for continued oversight of Bolsonaro's situation.

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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was arrested on Saturday after allegedly tampering with his electronic ankle monitor, raising concerns that he might attempt to evade a 27-year prison sentence for his role in a coup attempt. The Supreme Court ordered his arrest following the lifting of his house arrest, which had been in place due to his legal troubles.