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Bolsonaro’s lawyers request acquittal in alleged coup attempt trial

Lawyers for former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro have formally requested his acquittal in the ongoing trial before the Supreme Court, where he is accused of orchestrating an attempted coup following his electoral defeat in 2022. In a detailed 197-page defense submitted on Wednesday, Bolsonaro’s......

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......

Lula Urges Putin to Join Peace Talks in Istanbul

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has announced his intent to encourage Russian President Vladimir Putin to engage in peace talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Istanbul, Turkiye. This move adds to growing international pressure on Moscow to pursue negotiations and......

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,......

Brazil rejects U.S. tariffs, stands firm against trade wars

In response to the imposition of 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports by U.S. President Donald Trump, the Brazilian government affirmed on Tuesday that Brazil would not engage in "any trade wars." The country expressed its commitment to upholding free trade and strengthening international......

Brazil warns of retaliation against potential US tariffs

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has stated that his country will respond with reciprocal measures if the United States imposes tariffs on Brazilian products. Speaking at a press conference in Brasília, Lula emphasized the importance of a relationship based on mutual respect.......

Fatal Bridge Collapse in Brazil Claims 8 Lives, Environmental Concerns Mount

The death toll has reached eight in the Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge collapse in northeastern Brazil, with nine individuals still unaccounted for, authorities confirmed Thursday. The catastrophic collapse occurred Sunday, sending approximately twelve vehicles plunging into the Tocantins River from the......

Brazil's President Lula Recovering After Brain Surgery

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been discharged from the hospital after undergoing emergency surgery to address a brain hematoma. The surgery followed a fall on October 19th at the presidential residence, which led to concerns over a growing hematoma. The 79-year-old president......