Brazil's Supreme Electoral Court Has Voted To Bar Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro From Running For Political Office For Eight Years

 

CNN: Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro barred from running for office for 8 years  

Brazil’s highest electoral court has barred former President Jair Bolsonaro from running for political office until 2030, after finding him guilty of abusing his power and misusing public media during last year’s election campaign. 

Five out of seven judges found the former president guilty, effectively ending any hope of a political comeback in the forthcoming 2026 election. Two of the judges voted against the decision, which prevents Bolsonaro from running for public office for eight years. 

The case stems from a meeting Bolsonaro held with foreign ambassadors in July 2022, in which he spread false information about Brazil’s electoral system and brought its credibility into question ahead of last year’s fractious election. The meeting was livestreamed by official television channels and on YouTube.  

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WNU Editor: That is one way to get rid of your political opponent. Former President Jair Bolsonaro has already said that he will appeal the decision. 

Asto what is my take.

I have always said that on issues like this one the power to decide who rus (and wins) an election should ultimately reside with the voters. Not seven appointed judges. 

Brazil's Supreme Electoral Court Has Voted To Bar Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro From Running For Political Office For Eight Years  

Eight-year election ban for Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro -- BBC  

Brazil: Judges vote to bar Bolsonaro from office for 8 years -- DW  

Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro barred from elections until 2030, court rules -- CBS News  

Brazil court bars Bolsonaro from running for office for eight years -- Axios