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Brazil's Bolsonaro arrested, adding to tensions with Trump
Brazil's Supreme Court put former President Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest on Monday ahead of his trial for an alleged coup plot, underscoring the court's resolve despite escalating tariffs and sanctions from U.
Brazil’s Supreme Court orders house arrest for former President Bolsonaro, a Trump ally
The trial is receiving renewed attention after U.S. President Donald Trump directly tied a 50% tariff on imported Brazilian goods to the judicial situation of Bolsonaro, calling it a “witch hunt.”
Brazil’s ex-president and major Trump ally Bolsonaro placed on house arrest
Jair Bolsonaro placed under house arrest by Brazil's Supreme Court after addressing supporters at Rio protest, violating release conditions in election case.
Jair Bolsonaro ordered to house arrest as judge escalates prosecution
The decision underscored the limits of President Donald Trump’s power to bend the Brazilian judge to his will.
Division among Brazilians over Bolsonaro house arrest order could set the tone for next election
Brazilians are divided over a house arrest order against former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is on trial for allegedly masterminding a coup plot to remain in office.
Brazil's Supreme Court caught off guard by order to arrest Bolsonaro, sources say
Brazil's Supreme Court was caught off-guard by Justice Alexandre de Moraes' decision late on Monday to place former President Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest, two sources at the court told Reuters on Tuesday.
Brazilian justice eases Bolsonaro's house arrest to allow unrestricted family visits
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has eased a key term of former President Jair Bolsonaro’s house arrest
US condemns Brazil Supreme Court order for house arrest for ex-President Jair Bolsonaro
The US State Department has condemned a Brazilian Supreme Court order for the house arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is on trial over an alleged plot to overturn the results of the 2022 presidential election.
Brazil's high court orders Bolsonaro's house arrest, angering Trump admin.
Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered the house arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro, prompting swift condemnation from the Trump administration.
Brazil's Bolsonaro appeals house arrest order
Brazilian opposition ends Senate protest over Bolsonaro house arrest
Opposition lawmakers in Brazil have ended their occupation of the country's parliament in Brasilia after two days of protest over former president Jair Bolsonaro's house arrest. Opposition leader Rogério Marinho said he was ending the protest in the Senate "so that work can continue as normal,
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Bolsonaro Unlikely to Back Investor Favorite in Brazil Vote

The odds that Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro will back Tarcisio de Freitas as a candidate in next year’s presidential election are fading, his allies say, a blow to investors who see the Sao Paulo governor ...
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Bolsonaro's son takes credit for Trump tariffs

For several months, the younger Bolsonaro has been lobbying the White House and the U.S. Congress to carry out a maximum ...

Exclusive-Lula says Bolsonaro should face charges for inciting US against Brazil

BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva told Reuters on Wednesday that former President Jair ...

Brazil summons US chargé d’affaires over embassy's Bolsonaro trial post

Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the US chargé d’affaires after the embassy posted comments about the trial of ...

Brazilian Government Expects Escalation of U.S. Sanctions and Tariffs with Possible Bolsonaro Conviction

The Brazilian government believes there will be an escalation in U.S. tariffs and sanctions against Brazil if former ...
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Brazilian president on talking with Trump: ‘I won’t humiliate myself’

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said he would not initiate trade talks with President Trump after U.S. tariffs ...

Brazil’s Lula plans new ‘national sovereignty’ policy for strategic minerals amid Bolsonaro trial and US tensions

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced plans for a new mineral policy. The policy will treat strategic ...