The trial, concluded on September 11, by the First Panel of the Court, established prison sentences and ineligibility for the eight individuals involved. Bolsonaro is the tenth head of state to be punished for this crime in the world, and the first in Brazil’s history. The American president spoke out against the legal proceedings, calling them a “witch hunt,” and imposed 50% tariffs on Brazilian products. US pressure has worn down Brazilian public opinion and, according to polls, has reinforced the perception that Bolsonaro participated in the coup plot. It served as a global reminder that democracy, even in consolidated nations, is not immune to internal (and external) threats.