Brazilian military court considers stripping Bolsonaro of rank over coup plot conviction

Brazil's Superior Military Court (STM) is considering a request to strip former President Jair Bolsonaro of his military rank. The request comes from the military prosecutor's office, which argues Bolsonaro is 'unworthy' to serve after being convicted for his role in a coup plot.

The court is also reviewing a separate request to remove the military patents of Bolsonaro and other convicted military personnel. In a related case, the STM judge handling Bolsonaro's case previously voted to reduce the sentences of soldiers convicted of killing musician Evaldo Rosa.