Bolsonaro's lawyers to present his defence at coup trial

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's lawyers are set to present his defense in an ongoing trial investigating his alleged involvement in a coup attempt. Bolsonaro, a right-wing politician, lost the 2022 presidential election to his left-wing rival, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro has firmly denied any wrongdoing, rejecting the accusations that he conspired to overturn the election results. The trial, which is being closely watched both domestically and internationally, aims to determine Bolsonaro's role in the events that led to the invasion of government buildings in Brasilia by his supporters on January 8th, 2023. The outcome of the trial could have significant implications for Bolsonaro's political future and the stability of Brazil's democracy. The case is seen as a critical test for the country's democratic institutions and their ability to hold former leaders accountable for their actions.