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Flávio Bolsonaro seeks comeback for family in Brazil as feud and Trump ties dog campaign

Sun 9 Aug 2026 08:20 CEST

Flávio Bolsonaro - the son of Brazil's jailed former president - is a leading candidate in this fall's presidential election. But a family feud and his close relationship with Donald Trump could hurt his chances of winning

Brazilian Amazon deforestation falls to lowest level in a decade under Lula, new figures show

Brazilian Amazon deforestation falls to lowest level in a decade under Lula, new figures show

Sat 8 Aug 2026 08:07 CEST

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has fallen to its lowest level in a decade.

Brazil recalls ambassador after Milei insults Lula da Silva

Brazil recalls ambassador after Milei insults Lula da Silva

Sun 26 Jul 2026 21:54 CEST

Brazil recalls its ambassador from Argentina after Argentine President Javier Milei's attack on Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Flávio Bolsonaro launches Brazil presidential bid in father's footsteps

Flávio Bolsonaro launches Brazil presidential bid in father's footsteps

Sat 25 Jul 2026 19:27 CEST

Far-right politician Flávio Bolsonaro officially launches his campaign to become Brazil's next president, following in the footsteps of his father, former president and jailed politician Jair Bolsonaro.

Bolsonaro banned from visitors for 30 days under house arrest

Bolsonaro banned from visitors for 30 days under house arrest

Sat 18 Jul 2026 18:49 CEST

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro has been banned from receiving visits for 30 days under house arrest, according to a court ruling. Argentine President Javier Milei's planned visit to Bolsonaro has been scrapped

Bolsonaro may have sentence reduced after Brazil's Congress overturns veto

Bolsonaro may have sentence reduced after Brazil's Congress overturns veto

Thu 30 Apr 2026 22:51 CEST

Brazil's Congress overturns President Lula da Silva's veto of a law aimed at shortening the sentence of convicted former president Jair Bolsonaro.

Bolsonaro to serve sentence under house arrest, Brazil's highest court rules

Bolsonaro to serve sentence under house arrest, Brazil's highest court rules

Tue 24 Mar 2026 20:10 CET

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro will serve his long prison sentence under house arrest, the country's highest court has ruled.

Bolsonaro hospitalized in Brasília, receiving intensive care for pneumonia

Bolsonaro hospitalized in Brasília, receiving intensive care for pneumonia

Fri 13 Mar 2026 18:36 CET

Brazil's convicted former president Jair Bolsonaro is being treated for pneumonia at a hospital in the capital, Brasília.

Bolsonaro undergoes surgery, wants his son as president in next year's election

Bolsonaro undergoes surgery, wants his son as president in next year's election

Thu 25 Dec 2025 17:11 CET

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has undergone successful inguinal hernia surgery. At the same time, he is nominating his son Flávio as a candidate in next year's presidential election

Flávio Bolsonaro takes over from his father

Flávio Bolsonaro takes over from his father

Fri 5 Dec 2025 21:51 CET

Flávio Bolsonaro says his father, Brazil's imprisoned ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, has named him his heir in politics.

Judge in Bolsonaro Trial Cites Political Motivation

Judge in Bolsonaro Trial Cites Political Motivation

Thu 11 Sept 2025 02:41 CEST

One of the five judges in the trial in Brazil's Supreme Court against the former president Jair Bolsonaro has chosen to acquit him of the allegations of attempted coup.