Brazil: Court bans Bolsonaro's right to rule Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil, expressed his displeasure at the Supreme Co...

Brazil: Court bans Bolsonaro's right to rule

Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil, expressed his displeasure at the Supreme Court's eight-year prohibition on his serving in public office.

Due to his expressed scepticism about the Brazilian electoral system, the court's ruling indicates that former President Jair Bolsonaro will have to wait seven years from now until he can assume another job, or until the year 2030. The ex-president of Brazil's family, particularly his wife and kids, were unaffected by the ban, though.

This ruling against 68-year-old Jair Bolsonaro by the court could have an impact on his political future, particularly his chances of regaining power in Brazil. Mr. Bolsonaro called the verdict a betrayal and said that he would file an appeal.