bolsonaro and the coup, busted.
September 15, 2025
Brasilis entering one of its most decisive and transformative phases since redemocratization. The recent trial and conviction of the masterminds and perpetrators of the 1964 coup mark a profound and unprecedented historical revisionism. For the first time, the country not only recognizes but also judicially holds accountable the architects of a period of exception, officially burying the narrative of "revolution" and affirming, in legal terms, its character as a violent rupture of democracy.
This legal proceeding is not merely a settling of accounts with the past; it is a beacon that illuminates the contours of the present and the future. The conclusion of the trial, with severe sentences to be served, symbolizes an emerging country's attempt to heal its deepest wounds and reconcile with its own history. It is a bold step toward institutional maturity, demonstrating that no power, no matter how high, is above the law and popular sovereignty.
This sovereign assertiveness, however, does not occur in a vacuum. It unfolds in a complex geopolitical landscape, where emerging nations are constantly pressured to align with the interests of established powers. Brazil, in its pursuit of its own path to industrialization and development, is already experiencing the first reactions. Threats of trade barriers and aggressive rhetoric from sectors of the US government and Congress sound like a crude but dangerous attack on a nation's decision-making autonomy.
This external pressure is not an isolated phenomenon. It echoes dangerously amid the drums of war that are beating again, this time directed at Venezuela. The fabrication of an "Iraq 2.0" in South America, based on supposed threats and convenient lies, exposes the entropy of fossil fuel-dependent capitalism. The desire to control energy resources continues to be the driving force behind conflict and destabilization, an imperialist logic that Brazil knows well.
The historic decision of the Brazilian judiciary, therefore, is an act of sovereign resistance. It shows that, despite a conservative power base still entrenched in the state,with significant influence in the judiciary itself, it is possible for the law to prevail over factional interests. Sovereignty, in this context, manifests itself not as a conservative pretext for isolation, but as the uncompromising defense of a nation's right to determine its destiny without illegitimate external or internal interference.
The Brazilian far right, the ideological heir to those now convicted, has operated for years through an efficient media "piranha" system. Through a network of disinformation and scapegoats, it mobilized the masses and financed the operations that culminated in the events of 2013, the rise of Bolsonarism in 2018, and the attempted coup of January 8th. Imperialism, far from being solely an external force, gains internal strength through these agents.
"boi de piranha" (literally "piranha bait steer") is a scapegoat or a fall guy. It's someone who is set up to take the blame or bear the consequences for someone else's actions.
The conviction of the 1964 coup generals and the imminent conviction of Jair Bolsonaro represent a catastrophic failure in this mechanism. They are no longer untouchable symbolic figures; they are convicted criminals. This creates a significant fissure in the narrative of impunity and strength that has always sustained this power project. It is a blow to the core of a structure that seemed invincible.
This moment may, in fact, be a new beginning. A window of opportunity opens for national sovereignty to be returned to its true owner: the Brazilian people. And this sovereignty must have a clear and urgent objective: national reindustrialization, a fair energy transition, and the conquest of a place in the world not as a mere exporter of commodities, but as a nation that produces technology, knowledge, and added value.
At the center of this turmoil is President Lula, a leader whose political hallmark has always been class conciliation. His strategy of seeking a broad "centrão" (big center) and negotiating with conservative forces for governability, however, is a double-edged sword. While it may guarantee momentary stability, it runs the serious risk of alienating him from his popular base and the social movements that await deeper structural reforms.
Lula is expected to win the upcoming elections, but the big question remains: will his victory be able to break the historical constraints that dominate the workforce and production in Brazil? Convicting the coup plotters is vital, but insufficient alone to change the correlation of economic forces that perpetuate inequality. Conciliation, without a clear national project, could mean stagnation.
There is also an imminent risk. The conviction of figures like Bolsonaro could pave the way for the emergence of even more radical neo-fascist forces, which will turn him into a martyr of his own entropy. The narrative of "political persecution" will fuel this flame, eagerly fueled by the same conservative media outlets and financiers that created them.
Ironically, it is the conservatives themselves, by arming this militancy and disseminating hate speech, who are digging their own grave in the long run. For an unstable and polarized country is a minefield for all the investments and security they claim to defend. The beast they feed could turn against its creators, and against the very democracy that upholds the rule of law.
In this complex global landscape, Brazil must view BRICS with renewed responsibility and strategy. The bloc represents not a Manichean opposition, but an essential multipolar alternative. The changes in the 21st century will not be linear; they will come like a thunderclap that repeats itself in the same place , sudden, disruptive , and, suddenly, everything can take a different course. Being part of a strong alliance is crucial.
The victory against historical fascism, embodied in these convictions, is undeniably a cause for celebration. It is the victory of memory over oblivion, of truth over lies, and of justice over impunity. It is a day to be remembered as a milestone in the long battle for the soul of Brazil.
However, the work is constant and vigilance is eternal. The lesson is as clear as it is urgent: where there is power, there will be resistance. Democratic resistance has won a monumental battle, but the war for full sovereignty, social justice, and a truly independent national project is far from over. The new beginning is here, but it requires not only looking back, but forging, with courage and clarity, the path forward.
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