Brazil: Thousands rally behind Bolsonaro amid coup probe
The former Brazilian President has denied the charges of plotting a coup and called for amnesty for those jailed for…
Brazil: Probe shows Bolsonaro faked his COVID vaccine record
An investigation reveals that the vaccination records of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro were forged. Although Bolsonaro publicly opposed the…
Brazil: Bolsonaro supporter gets 17 years for role in riot
A 51-year-old man is the first to be sentenced for participating in riots attempting to keep right-wing populist Jair Bolsonaro…
Brazil: Lula adds Bolsonaro supporters to Cabinet
Brazil’s Lula da Silva brings in key lawmakers who were supporters of his political nemesis — former President Jair Bolsonaro…
Brazil: Bolsonaro being probed in Saudi gift graft case
Brazilian police said former President Bolsonaro received cash from the sale of two luxury watches, which he received as a…
Brazil: Lula tightens gun laws in U-turn from Bolsonaro era
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has reversed his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro’s policies that expanded gun ownership in the…
Brazil: Amazon deforestation rate falls since Bolsonaro
Satellite images showed a decrease of 33.6% in deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon. However, the area cleared during the first…
Lula’s first six months reverse Amazon deforestation trend under Bolsonaro
The rate of deforestation since Lula Ignacio de Silva was sworn in as Brazil's president has dropped by 34%. Protecting…
Brazil: Judges vote to bar Bolsonaro from office for 8 years
The former president of Brazil was accused of abusing his political power and misusing the media. Four of seven judges…
Brazil: Bolsonaro on trial over electoral fraud claims
In 2022, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro held a meeting with foreign diplomats in which he claimed voting machines were…