Brazilian court convicts Jair Bolsonaro son of seeking US help for his father

Brazil's Supreme Court convicted Eduardo Bolsonaro of seeking US interference in the coup plot trial of his father, former president Jair Bolsonaro, on June 16, 2026. A panel of four justices voted in favor of the conviction, with sentencing discussions expected later the same day. The court found that Eduardo Bolsonaro attempted to solicit assistance from the United States to influence the legal proceedings against his father. This conviction marks a significant development in the ongoing investigations surrounding alleged coup plots in Brazil. The specific nature of the US interference sought by Eduardo Bolsonaro and the potential sentence he faces are to be determined by the court.