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Brazilian Supreme Court places Bolsonaro under house arrest ahead of coup trial

The Brazilian Supreme Court, led by Justice Alexandre de Moraes, has placed former President Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest as he faces trial for allegedly conspiring to instigate a coup in January 2023. The decision, announced on August 4, restricts Bolsonaro to his Brasília residence under......

Pro-Bolsonaro protests erupt in Brazil after U.S. sanctions spark political storm

Tens of thousands of Brazilians took to the streets on Sunday in cities like São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasília in support of former president Jair Bolsonaro. The demonstrations came days after the U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes......

Trump increases pressure on Brazil in support of Bolsonaro

The U.S. government escalated its pressure on Brazil on Wednesday, announcing new sanctions against Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes while reaffirming plans to impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports. The measures, widely seen as support for former President Jair Bolsonaro, further......

Bolsonaro faces potential jail time over defiant public remarks

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro may face immediate imprisonment after allegedly violating a court order banning him from using social media. The warning was issued Monday by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who accused Bolsonaro of breaching restrictions imposed in the context of......

Bolsonaro indicted for coup attempt and alleged plot against Lula

Brazil's Prosecutor-General, Paulo Gonet, has formally indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro on charges of attempting a coup to remain in power after his defeat in the 2022 elections. The indictment also includes allegations of a plot to poison his successor, President Luiz Inácio Lula......

Bolsonaro calls for nationwide protests against Lula amid rising political tensions in Brazil

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has called on his supporters to take to the streets on March 16 in demonstrations against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, marking a new wave of political mobilization in the country. The protests are set to occur in multiple cities across Brazil,......

Brazilian Senate elects Davi Alcolumbre for a second term as president

Davi Alcolumbre has been re-elected as President of the Brazilian Senate for a second term, securing 73 votes. He previously held the position from 2019 to 2021 and will continue in this role until 2027. His election received strong support from various political figures, including the son of former......

The Bejeweled Scandal: Brazil Uncovers Alleged Luxury Loot Racket Linked to Bolsonaro

In a startling revelation that has shaken Brazil's political landscape, federal police investigators claim that a criminal group, allegedly involving former president Jair Bolsonaro, attempted to illegally siphon off and sell luxury gifts from foreign leaders worth at least $1.2 million. These bombshell......