<h1>Former President Faces Trial for Alleged 2022 Election Interference and Obstruction of Power Transition</h1> The former president of Brazil faces trial in the Supreme Court over allegations of attempting to undermine the 2022 presidential election results and obstruct the democratic transition of power. His defense denies coup charges, arguing the absence of concrete evidence and highlighting his allowance of the presidential transition as contradictory to the accusations. The court will decide on his guilt, with potential penalties including up to 12 years imprisonment for the coup attempt and additional time for other charges. The former leader is currently under house arrest but has had some restrictions eased. The case has significant political implications domestically and internationally, including tensions with the United States. The prosecution relies on various forms of evidence, including documents and digital communications, to support claims of a conspiracy against democratic institutions. The trial is expected to conclude by the end of the year, with the possibility of appeal to the full Supreme Court.