Jair Bolsonaro

brazil's big lie

Brazil's Bolsonaro is trailing in the polls. Critics say he could be plotting a military coup.

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straddling the fence

Jair Bolsonaro says Brazil 'will not take sides' between Russia and Ukraine

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Trump of the Tropics

Trump reportedly 'open' to endorsing Bolsonaro's re-election, possibly at 'mega-rally'

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Brazil

Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro rocked by vaccine scandal

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the coronavirus crisis

Miami mayor tests positive for coronavirus after attending event with Bolsonaro aide

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reversing course

After initially dismissing concerns, Brazil's Bolsonaro will send armed forces to fight Amazon fires

France's Emmanuel Macron and Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro

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Amazon inferno