Internationally, the case received considerable visibility, thanks to President Donald Trump, who as a strong Bolsonaro supporter, deeply opposed his prosecution. On August 11, Brazil formally submitted a dispute mediation to the World Trade Organization to negotiate President Donald Trump’s decision. This deployment alarmed President Lula, who called it “a factor of tension” during a BRICS’ virtual summit. Although former President Bolsonaro now faces a challenging period and won’t be able to run for the next elections, his legacy will continue to shape Brazilian politics. If Bolsonaro’s trial reaffirmed democratic accountability, U.S. intervention following the verdict underscored how power politics is gaining momentum, leaving U.S.-Brazil relations in a state of uncertainty.