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Jair Bolsonaro faces trial in Brazil

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Brazil's former far-right leader's trial is now underway before Brazil's highest court. If found guilty of attempting a coup, Jair Bolsonaro could spend decades in prison. President Trump says his ideological ally is being politically persecuted.

NPR's Carrie Kahn joins us to discuss.

This segment aired on September 2, 2025.

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