Jair Bolsonaro

Brazil's Bolsonaro testifies in scandal over Saudi jewelry gift

The former president has said he did nothing wrong in receiving the gifts, but the jewelry incident tarnished his reputation as an anti-corruption leader.

By REUTERS
06/04/2023

Brazil's vaccine-skeptic Bolsonaro got the shot, document indicates

There is concern that the vaccination card might have been altered

By REUTERS
18/02/2023

Brazil defense minister says military not directly involved in Brasilia riots

Brazil's police raided the house of suspended governor of Brasilia Rocha, who is under investigation for failing to prevent the Brasilia riots.

By REUTERS
20/01/2023

Bolsonaro's ex-justice minister Torres arrested in Brazilian capital

Former Justice Minister Anderson Torres reportedly had documentation of attempts to interfere with election results, found in a raid of his home.

By REUTERS
14/01/2023

Brazil's prosecutors asks Supreme Court to investigate Bolsonaro's role in Brasilia riots

Bolsonaro left Brazil for the United States on the eve of the end of his term, avoiding passing the presidential sash to his leftist rival.

By REUTERS
13/01/2023

Brazil questions some 1,000 detained protesters after rampage in capital

Protestors camped out for days surrounding the bombardment of government buildings.

By REUTERS
10/01/2023

Brazil investigates who led anti-democratic riots in capital

Despite efforts in previous weeks to thwart an attempted coup, Bolsonaro supporters still managed to ransack government buildings. Riot police only arrived hours later.

By REUTERS
09/01/2023

Bolsonaro supporters invade Brazil presidential palace, Congress, Supreme Court

In an echo of the 2021 invasion of the US Capitol, protesters broke into government buildings and were seen on television smashing furniture.

By REUTERS
08/01/2023

Lula returns to office in a troubled, divided Brazil

Bolsonaro left the country in an attempt to hold the sash from the newly elected leader.

By REUTERS
01/01/2023

Brazil police make arrests, probe coup attempt in Bolsonaro riots

Thursday's operation was related to a riot on December 12, the day Lula's victory was certified.

By REUTERS
29/12/2022
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