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Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro and President

Supporters of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro protest on Rio’s Copacabana beach
Supporters of Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro held a national protest demanding amnesty for him on Sunday, while calling for the impeachment of President Lula and Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes.
Brazil's Bolsonaro supporters protest against Supreme Court, President Lula
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) -Supporters of Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro, accused of plotting a coup after he lost the 2022 general election, gathered on the streets of several Brazilian cities on Sunday to protest against Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Alexandre de Moraes and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Bolsonaro backers rally to praise Trump for Brazil pressure
The former president faces trial for allegedly plotting a coup after losing the 2022 election to leftist rival Lula da Silva.
Brazil’s Supreme Court stands firm on Bolsonaro trial despite foreign pressure
Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has said that the court will not yield to sanctions or foreign pressure regarding the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Lula warns Brazil won’t bow to trade threats over Bolsonaro case
Bolsonaro is currently on trial over accusations of trying to stage a coup following his 2022 election defeat. Trump’s comments pulled Brazil directly into his larger trade and political disputes, making Lula’s response both diplomatic and defiant.
U.S. sanctions Brazilian judge targeted by Trump over Bolsonaro case
The Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Federal Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who has been a target of criticism by Trump.
What to know about the trial of Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro
Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro will wear an electronic ankle monitor on orders from the Supreme Court, where he is on trial for allegedly maste
Brazil’s Former President Jair Bolsonaro Ordered to Wear Ankle Monitor After Police Raid
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro will be required to wear an electronic ankle monitor after police carried out search warrants against him on Friday, local press reported.
Bolsonaro Supporters Protest 'Out of Control': Thousands Slam Lula as U.S. Slams Brazil with Tariffs
Chaos erupts in Brazil as thousands of Bolsonaro supporters flood the streets of São Paulo, waving U.S. flags and chanting "SOS Trump." The protests turned violent as demonstrators raged against President Lula and Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes—who is presiding over Bolsonaro's coup trial.
US sanctions Brazil's Supreme Court justice overseeing trial against Trump ally Bolsonaro
The U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday announced sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes over alleged suppression of freedom of expression and the ongoing trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Trump hits Brazilian products with 50% tariffs over Bolsonaro
The president typically ties his tariffs to trade policy, but he hit Brazilian products with the highest rate of any ...
U.S. sanctions Brazilian Judge Alexandre de Moraes, who's overseeing case against Trump ally Jair Bolsonaro
The Trump administration said it is sanctioning Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who is overseeing a case ...
US sanctions Brazilian judge overseeing Bolsonaro case
The US also imposed a 50% tariff on Brazil after Trump accused it of "attacks" on US companies and of conducting a "witch ...
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Eduardo Bolsonaro no different from Jan. 8 perpetrators, says De Moraes
Justice Alexandre De Moraes likened Congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro's actions in the US to the Jan. 8, 2023, attempted coup ...
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Justice Moraes likens Eduardo Bolsonaro’s actions in US to coup plot
Without mentioning names, the justice also said that the actions of people linked to Jair Bolsonaro seek a “tyrannical ...
EEUU impone sanciones a juez de Brasil que supervisa caso contra Bolsonaro
El Departamento del Tesoro de Estados Unidos anunció el miércoles sanciones contra el juez del Supremo Tribunal Federal de ...
Brazil Protesters Burn Trump Effigies As Tariffs Spark Anger
Protesters across Brazil burn effigies of US President Donald Trump during a wave of demonstrations against his politically motivated trade tariffs. In recent weeks, the US leader has criticized the ...