Jair Bolsonaro
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Brazilian ‘bandit bill’ prompts mass protests over potential Bolsonaro pardonIN THE SPOTLIGHT Efforts to evade consequences for an attempted coup and civic unrest have pushed thousands into the streets
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Passing sentence in Brazil: the jailing of Jair BolsonaroIn the Spotlight In convicting Brazil’s former president, its Supreme Court has sent a powerful message about democratic accountability – but the victory may be only temporary
By The Week UK Published
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Brazil’s Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years for coup attemptSpeed Read Bolsonaro was convicted of attempting to stay in power following his 2022 election loss
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The trial of Jair Bolsonaro, the 'Trump of the tropics'The Explainer Brazil's former president will likely be found guilty of attempting military coup, despite US pressure and Trump allegiance
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Trump uses tariffs to upend Brazil's domestic politicsIN THE SPOTLIGHT By slapping a 50% tariff on Brazil for its criminal investigation into Bolsonaro, the Trump administration is brazenly putting its fingers on the scales of a key foreign election
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Trump threatens Brazil with 50% tariffsSpeed Read He accused Brazil's current president of leading a 'witch hunt' against far-right former leader Jair Bolsonaro
By Jessica Hullinger Published
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'The double standards don't trouble the critics'Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Brazil's Bolsonaro banned from holding public office until 2030Speed Read
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Brazil's Bolsonaro seeks 6-month U.S. visitor visaSpeed Read
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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Can Bolsonaro's insurrectionists be deterred?Speed Read
By David Faris Published
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Brazilian Supreme Court opens investigation into Bolsonaro relating to attack on governmentSpeed Read
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Brazil: Judge orders arrest of top security officials in connection with riotSpeed Read
By Catherine Garcia Published
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Biden's Bolsonaro dilemmaSpeed Read The former far-right president of Brazil is camped out in Florida following a capital assault in his name. Should Biden send him packing?
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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How the situation in Brazil boiled over into violenceSpeed Read Pressure had been building ever since Bolsonaro lost the election last October
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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