The Supreme Federal Court (STF) of Brazil is currently reviewing the appeals of seven defendants who are accused of participating in the attempts to stage a coup in 2022. The minister relator, Alexandre de Moraes, has voted to maintain the convictions of these individuals, which raises significant implications regarding accountability for actions against the democratic institutions of the country. This review process began on February 13 and will run until February 24, unless requests to interrupt the process or move to a physical hearing are made, demonstrating the urgency and importance of the case.

In previous rulings, the First Panel of the STF had unanimously condemned several members of group 3 of the coup plot. Notably, individuals such as Colonel Bernardo Romão Corrêa Netto and Colonel Fabrício Moreira de Bastos received substantial prison sentences, with terms reaching up to 17 years and 16 years respectively. These convictions signal the judiciary's firm stance against the conspiratorial activities aimed at undermining Brazil’s democratic framework and emphasize the involvement of high-ranking military officials in such plots.

The ongoing trials and the serious nature of the allegations, including plots to assassinate authorities, underscore the challenges Brazil faces in safeguarding its democracy. The outcomes of these cases will not only affect the defendants but will also influence public perception of the military's role in politics and the effectiveness of Brazil’s legal system in handling threats to democratic governance.