Bolsonaro arrested and in preventative detention months after conviction for coup attempt
According to Justice Alexandre de Moraes’ decision, Bolsonaro attempted to break his ankle monitor in the early hours of Saturday
Brazil seeks dialogue, but Trump administration “does not want to talk” to negotiate tariffs, says Lula
According to Brazil’s president, his administration has made at least 10 attempts to meet with US officials, with no response.
Lula to Trump: If you charge us 50%, we’ll charge you 50%. Brazil must be respected!
The diplomatic row devolved into a potential trade crisis when Trump threatened Brazil with higher tariffs on Brazilian products if it did not cease the alleged persecution of the ultra-right former president Jair Bolsonaro.
Trump announces 50% tariff on Brazilian goods in letter attacking the Supreme Court and defending Bolsonaro
The billionaire president claimed that trade relations with Brazil are unfair to the US. Lula has called a meeting to discuss a response.
Lula demands respect for Brazil’s sovereignty after Trump’s statements
New tensions have arisen between the United States and Brazil after Trump claims that former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, an ultra-right-wing leader, is innocent.
Top Bolsonaro ally flees Brazil, now on Interpol’s red list
After being sentenced to 10 years in prison, former congresswoman Carla Zambelli fled and may be detained internationally.
Bolsonaro was “fully aware” and engaged in a coup plot, report reveals
The final report of the Federal Police investigation was made public by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes.
Venezuela: Oil and the electoral tallies
Atilio Boron reflects on the double standard applied to Venezuela by countries in the region, and what is behind Washington’s push to divide the region and destabilize Venezuela
The not-so-discreet US campaign to pressure Brazil’s foreign policy
There is an agenda behind the recent media coverage on the supposed “pressure campaign” carried out by US officials to prevent a coup by Bolsonaro and his supporters. These reports are in fact in favor of the US government’s interests in Brazilian foreign policy
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