Bolsonaro Testifies Before STF, Renews Attacks on Electronic Voting

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro appeared before the Supreme Federal Court (STF) on June 10, 2025, to give testimony. His appearance was highly anticipated due to his previous public statements questioning the integrity of Brazil's electronic voting system. During his testimony, Bolsonaro again criticized the system, stating that it is "inauditable." He argued in favor of adopting a paper ballot system, similar to those used in countries like Paraguay and Venezuela. "My objective was always to create another layer of protection to prevent conflicts and suspicions about the electoral process," Bolsonaro stated. While acknowledging his rhetoric might have been excessive, Bolsonaro insisted that concerns about the security of electronic voting machines remain. The STF will now consider Bolsonaro's testimony as part of its ongoing investigations into allegations of election interference.