Jair Bolsonaro's coup trial gripped Brazil - and his conviction will divide the country

The ex-president's conviction is a milestone critics will welcome, though his punishment remains unclear.

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Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro has been convicted of attempting a coup and leading an armed criminal group after losing the last election, which culminated in his supporters attacking government buildings.

He now faces a 27-year prison sentence, after four out of five of Brazil's Supreme Court justices found him guilty.

For years, Bolsonaro has fiercely divided the country into those who love him and those who hate him.

His supporters, who include President Donald Trump, have described the trial as political persecution. Trump used it as an excuse to impose 50% tariffs on Brazil.