The Bolsonaros expand their presence in the Brazilian Congress

Flávio Bolsonaro led the field in the first round of Brazil's general elections this Sunday, a result that also saw three members of former President Jair Bolsonaro's family secure seats in Congress.

Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro charged over alleged coup plot

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been charged by the country's chief prosecutor with attempting a coup after he was defeated in the 2022 presidential election.

Brazil President Lula says intelligence services failed ahead of Jan. 8 Brasilia riot

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday his intelligence services had failed on January 8, when Brasilia buildings were stormed by supporters of far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Brazil’s government acts against Bolsonaro backers, new protest fizzles

Brazilian federal prosecutors on Wednesday requested the investigation of three congressional allies of former President Jair Bolsonaro for allegedly inciting the worst attack on the country’s democratic institutions in decades.

EU condemns storming of Brazil’s Congress, more than 400 participants in riots detained, security forces regain control of Congress

European Union leaders condemned a raid Sunday by supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on the National Congress.

Brazil's presidential race goes to run-off

Brazil's presidential election is headed for a run-off vote, electoral authorities said on Sunday, after President Jair Bolsonaro's surprising strength in a first-round vote spoiled rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's hopes of winning outright. 

Bolsonaro sees three options for future: Prison, death or victory | Al Jazeera

Brazil’s far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, facing plummeting popularity and criticism for his unsubstantiated voting fraud claims, says he sees three alternatives for his future: prison, death or winning next year’s presidential elections.

‘Out Bolsonaro!’: More protests in Brazil over COVID crisis

 

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