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Brazilian President Lula Says Country Won't Take Orders From 'Gringo' Trump, Calls Tariffs 'Unacceptable Blackmail'
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said that Brazil would not accept trade demands from President Donald Trump, describing recently announced tariffs as "unacceptable blackmail."
Trump Media Goes After Brazilian Judge Overseeing Investigation of Bolsonaro for Alleged Coup
President Donald Trump's media company has filed a lawsuit against a Brazilian Supreme Court judge, accusing him of violating U.S. free speech protections.
Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro One Step Closer To Arrest After Being Accused Of Coup Plot That Included Poisoning His Opponent
Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes, a foe of Bolsonaro's, will now decide whether to order his arrest
South America's Most Powerful Criminal Group Continues Its Invasion of the Amazon Forest in Search of Gold
Brazil's Indigenous Missionary Council (Cimi) reported at least 276 territorial invasions related to illegal resource extraction in 2023
Brazil's Bolsonaro Is Betting Trump Will Help Him Get Unbanned From Politics After Coup Attempt
The former Brazilian president is banned from running for office until 2030 and faces criminal charges for his role in the alleged coup after the 2022 election
Everything We Know About Trump And Bolsonaro's Curious Relationship As Former Brazil President Faces Coup Charges
Considered idiological twins and with similar electoral and irreverent political practices, their relationship has been supportive, although it may change now
Here's What Jair Bolsonaro Faces Next After Alleged Coup Plot Lands Him Historic Indictment
The accusation presented by the Federal Police is now in the hands of a magistrate of the Supreme Court
Brazil's Bolsonaro Facing Coup Attempt Charges Because of Law He Passed While in Office
The charges include violent abolition of the democratic rule of law, coup d'état, and criminal organization, all tied to an alleged coup plot against Brazil's institutions
Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro Charged in Coup Attempt Which Included Plan to Poison Lula da Silva
The investigation mentions an operation known as "Green and Yellow Dagger," which included killing Supreme Court Judge De Moraes with explosives
Brazilian Police Arrest 5 Including Ex-Bolsonaro Aide Over Alleged Plot To Kill Lula
The police investigations revealed documents outlining plans to assassinate Lula and his Vice President-elect Geraldo Alckmin, through shooting or poisoning.
Milei, Bukele and Other Latin American Leaders Promptly Congratulate Trump on His Victory
The list also includes president Braziluan Lula da Silva and Panama's Jose Raúl Mulino but not Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum
Argentina's Milei Denounces 'Judicial Persecution' Of Ally Bolsonaro
Milei, who has snubbed a meeting of the Mercosur South American bloc that will be attended by Bolsonaro's leftist successor Luis Inacio Lula da Silva in Paraguay on Sunday, traveled to Brazil instead for a weekend meeting of the CPAC conservative group.
Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro Indicted for Forging Covid Vaccination Records
Police found that a former aide of the then-President fraudulently obtained the records for Bolsonaro and his daughter
Brazilian Army Chief Reveals Bolsonaro Presented Him a Plan for a Coup After Losing Elections
Marco Freire Gomes, then the Army Chief, described the encounter to authorities investigating Bolsonaro's plans to stay in power in late 2022
Video Surfaces of Bolsonaro Urging Allies to 'Act' or Risk 'Chaos' Amid Coup Investigation
The former Brazilian president has been ordered to surrender his passport as part of the investigation
Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro Ordered to Surrender Passport Amid Coup Investigation
Revelations about the extent of the plot to carry out a coup after his electoral defeat came to light following a plea deal by a close aide
Orban, Bolsonaro, Zelenskiy: Unlikely Mix of Global Figures to Attend Javier Milei's Inauguration
Milei's alignment with the global right, as well as the "U.S. and Israel's" foreign policy, explain the list of attendees
Brazil Court Convicts First Defendants In Pro-Bolsonaro Riots
In the first verdicts over riots by supporters of Brazil's far-right ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, the Supreme Court sentenced two defendants Thursday to heavy jail terms on charges including an attempted coup.
Brazil To Set Up International Security Hub To Combat Crimes In Amazon Rainforest: Report
This initiative is a joint effort by the Amazon nations to combat criminal activity in the world's largest rainforest.
Brazil Opens First Trials Over January 8 Riots
Brazil's high court opened the first trials over the January 8 riots in Brasilia by supporters of far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro, who were demanding the ouster of his successor, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Bolsonaro Declines To Answer Police Questions In Jewel Scandal
It was the fifth time the embattled far-right ex-army captain faced police interrogation since his term ended on Dec. 31, and the second time in this case, which involves accusations he conspired with aides to illegally sell off diamond jewelry from Swiss luxury house Chopard, a Rolex and other official gifts.
Bolsonaro Sought To Hack Into Voting Machines During 2022 Election, Brazilian Hacker Claims
Walter Delgatti Neto claimed that when he met with Jair Bolsonaro in August 2022, the former president offered to pardon him if he suffered any legal consequences for hacking into the voting machines.
Bolsonaro Accused Of Receiving $68,000 From Sale Of Luxury Saudi Gifts
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's lawyers said he has "never embezzled or misplaced any public assets."
Bolsonaro's Tenure Saw 54% Increase In Attacks On Indigenous People: Report
Incidents of violence, including murders, racism, death threats, bodily harm or sexual violence against indigenous people, touched an average of 373.8 per year.
Brazil's Former President Jair Bolsonaro Applies For 6-Month US Tourist Visa
Less than a month after losing the Brazilian Presidency, Jair Bolsonaro applied for a U.S. tourist visa on Monday, planning to stay there for at least six extra months.
Brazil Police Raid Bolsonaro's Nephew’s Home
Brazil’s federal police reportedly conducted a search at the home of a nephew of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Even As Jair Bolsonaro Is In Florida, His Supporters Continue Without Him
As Brazil continues to reckon with the effects of the riots, many analysts believe that the right-wing movement that Jair Bolsonaro started may soon outgrow his influence.
Brazil’s Defence Minister José Múcio Criticized For Saying Military Had No Direct Role In Riot
Brazil's Defense Minister caught some flack on Friday after he claimed that there was no evidence that the country's military directly participated in the riots on Jan. 8.
Brazil Charges Pro-Bolsonaro Rioters Who Stormed Government Buildings, More To Come
The Brazilian prosecutor-general’s office announced the first charges to the people who participated in the riot, with 39 being charged for "staging a coup and damaging public property".
Brazil Increases Security In Government Buildings Amid Riot Probe
Authorities on Monday said that they have doubled the security personnel in Brazil due to safety concerns after the recent riot that breached three important government building.