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Bolsonaro Hospitalized in Brasília for Severe Hiccups and Vomiting

Bolsonaro Hospitalized in Brasília for Severe Hiccups and Vomiting

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The Brazilian ex-president Jair Bolsonaro has been taken to hospital with severe hiccups and vomiting, reports his son Flavio Bolsonaro.

Lula Defends Bolsonaro Verdict as Upholding Democracy, Not a Witch Hunt

Lula Defends Bolsonaro Verdict as Upholding Democracy, Not a Witch Hunt

Sun 14 Sept 2025 22:57 CEST

The verdict against Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro is no "witch hunt", writes Lula da Silva about his predecessor in a first statement – directed at Donald Trump.

Brazil's Former President Bolsonaro Sentenced to 27 Years for Coup Attempt

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Brazil's Former President Bolsonaro Sentenced to 27 Years for Coup Attempt

Fri 12 Sept 2025 00:21 CEST

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro is sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison for coup attempt. Bolsonaro's defenders state that the verdict will be appealed

Brazil's Ex-President Bolsonaro Guilty of Coup Attempt

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Brazil's Ex-President Bolsonaro Guilty of Coup Attempt

Thu 11 Sept 2025 20:57 CEST

Jair Bolsonaro has been found guilty of coup attempt, reports international media. Brazil's former president may thus be sentenced to a lengthy prison sentence

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.

Two Judges Find Bolsonaro Guilty in Coup Attempt Trial

Two Judges Find Bolsonaro Guilty in Coup Attempt Trial

Tue 9 Sept 2025 23:54 CEST

Two of five judges in the trial against former president Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil have presented a guilty verdict in the indictment for attempting to carry out a coup.

Bolsonaro Faces Court Over Alleged Plot to Poison Rival Lula

Bolsonaro Faces Court Over Alleged Plot to Poison Rival Lula

Fri 5 Sept 2025 05:50 CEST

Brazil's political fate hangs in the balance as the country's constitutional court rules on former President Jair Bolsonaro's involvement in a coup attempt in 2023. But the process against him has already had major political consequences from a USA that sees Bolsonaro as an ally

Judge Orders 24/7 Surveillance for Bolsonaro Amid Trial Verdict

Judge Orders 24/7 Surveillance for Bolsonaro Amid Trial Verdict

Wed 27 Aug 2025 00:23 CEST

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro is placed under around-the-clock surveillance ahead of the announcement of the verdict in the high-profile trial against him.

Police: Bolsonaro Sought Asylum in Argentina

Police: Bolsonaro Sought Asylum in Argentina

Thu 21 Aug 2025 01:31 CEST

Bolsonaro Under House Arrest for Violating Social Media Ban

Bolsonaro Under House Arrest for Violating Social Media Ban

Tue 5 Aug 2025 00:02 CEST

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro is placed under house arrest for having violated a ban on using social media, according to a decision from a judge in the country's supreme court.

Trump Signs New Tariff Order Affecting 70 Countries

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Trump Signs New Tariff Order Affecting 70 Countries

Fri 1 Aug 2025 14:53 CEST

Immediately before the deadline for the tariff pause that was to expire on August 1, Donald Trump signed a new presidential order on tariffs covering around 70 countries. Tariffs that are to come into force on August 7 and which for some countries are increased significantly

Trump Raises Tariffs on Brazil to 50 Percent

Trump Raises Tariffs on Brazil to 50 Percent

Wed 30 Jul 2025 20:51 CEST

USA's president Donald Trump makes good on his previous threat against Brazil and introduces 50-percent tariffs on goods from the country.

Judge: Bolsonaro Violated Social Media Ban

Judge: Bolsonaro Violated Social Media Ban

Tue 22 Jul 2025 08:33 CEST

A judge in Brazil's highest court has threatened the former president Jair Bolsonaro with prison for having violated a ban on using social media.

US Revokes Visa for Brazilian Judge After Bolsonaro Monitoring Order

US Revokes Visa for Brazilian Judge After Bolsonaro Monitoring Order

Sat 19 Jul 2025 08:12 CEST

USA has withdrawn the visa for a Brazilian judge, just hours after he ordered Brazil's coup-accused former president Jair Bolsonaro to wear an electronic ankle monitor.

Brazil Court Orders Bolsonaro to Wear Ankle Monitor

Brazil Court Orders Bolsonaro to Wear Ankle Monitor

Fri 18 Jul 2025 15:14 CEST

Brazil's highest court orders the coup-accused former president Jair Bolsonaro to wear an ankle monitor.

Bolsonaro Denounces Trial as "Witch Hunt" Amid Coup Accusations

Bolsonaro Denounces Trial as "Witch Hunt" Amid Coup Accusations

Tue 15 Jul 2025 17:17 CEST

Brazil's prosecutor general Paulo Gonet says the evidence is solid as he calls for a guilty verdict for the coup-accused former president Jair Bolsonaro.

Wall Street Hits New Highs as S&P 500 and Nasdaq Set Records

Wall Street Hits New Highs as S&P 500 and Nasdaq Set Records

Thu 10 Jul 2025 22:05 CEST

The specter of trade war did not scare investors on Wall Street. All leading indexes rose on Thursday and both S&P500 and Nasdaq reached new record levels

Global Views on Trump: Swedes and Mexicans Most Critical

Global Views on Trump: Swedes and Mexicans Most Critical

Sun 15 Jun 2025 16:09 CEST

Arrogant yes, honest no. That is the global image of Donald Trump, according to an opinion poll on the view of the US and its president

Witness Claims Bolsonaro Involved in Brazil Coup Plot

Witness Claims Bolsonaro Involved in Brazil Coup Plot

Mon 9 Jun 2025 23:34 CEST

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro helped to draft a plan to "take back the election" that he lost in 2022, a co-defendant testified on Monday.

Bolsonaro to Appear in Court Next Week in Coup Attempt Trial

Bolsonaro to Appear in Court Next Week in Coup Attempt Trial

Mon 2 Jun 2025 22:28 CEST

Brazilian Photographer Sebastião Salgado Dies at 81

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Brazilian Photographer Sebastião Salgado Dies at 81

Fri 23 May 2025 17:44 CEST

The Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado is dead, announces his foundation Instituto Terra. "Sebastião was more than one of our time's best photographers", writes the foundation in a statement

Bolsonaro Leaves Hospital After Surgery

Bolsonaro Leaves Hospital After Surgery

Sun 4 May 2025 00:52 CEST

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro has left the hospital following an operation three weeks ago.

Brazil's Former President Collor de Mello Arrested for Bribery Scandal

Brazil's Former President Collor de Mello Arrested for Bribery Scandal

Fri 25 Apr 2025 16:18 CEST

Brazil's former president Fernando Collor de Mello was arrested on Friday by police in the northeastern part of the country. He has been sentenced to over eight years in prison for involvement in the massive bribery scandal surrounding the state-owned oil giant Petrobras

Bolsonaro's Health Declines as Coup Trial Nears

Bolsonaro's Health Declines as Coup Trial Nears

Thu 24 Apr 2025 20:37 CEST

The health condition of Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro, who has undergone a stomach operation, has deteriorated. At the same time, the trial is approaching where he is accused of attempting to initiate a coup