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Bolsonaro's coup accomplice Silvinei Vasques arrested on the run in Paraguay
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Bolsonaro's coup accomplice Silvinei Vasques arrested on the run in Paraguay

Former Brazilian traffic police chief Silvinei Vasques has been arrested while on the run in Paraguay. He was recently convicted of helping former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro in the 2022 coup attempt
Bolsonaro undergoes surgery, wants his son as president in next year's election
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Bolsonaro undergoes surgery, wants his son as president in next year's election

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
Lula slows down plan to reduce Bolsonaro's sentence
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Lula slows down plan to reduce Bolsonaro's sentence

The Brazilian Senate has approved a bill aimed at reducing the 27-year sentence of convicted former President Jair Bolsonaro. But President Lula da Silva will veto it, Brazilian media reported
Yes after debate chaos over reduced sentence for Bolsonaro
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Yes after debate chaos over reduced sentence for Bolsonaro

Chaos erupted as Brazil's lower house was set to vote on a bill to reduce sentences for a range of serious crimes, which would benefit convicted former president Jair Bolsonaro. But when the session resumed, the chamber voted in favor, Brazilian media reported
Bolsonaro may have his sentence reduced – if the law passes
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Bolsonaro may have his sentence reduced – if the law passes

Brazil's lower house of parliament will vote on Tuesday on a bill to reduce penalties for a range of serious crimes. The bill appears tailor-made to sharply reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence
"Jesus" makes a heroic portrait of Bolsonaro
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"Jesus" makes a heroic portrait of Bolsonaro

Jim Caviezel, who played Jesus in Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ," is portraying Brazil's former president in a "heroic" biopic, The Guardian reports.
Flávio Bolsonaro takes over from his father
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Flávio Bolsonaro takes over from his father

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

Lawyers for Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro have filed an appeal against the 27-year prison sentence against the ex-president that was upheld by the country's Supreme Court earlier this week.
Bolsonaro tried to break his ankle and escape punishment
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Bolsonaro tried to break his ankle and escape punishment

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been moved from house arrest to a detention center, just days before his 27-year prison sentence is due to begin. The move came after Bolsonaro tried to break his ankle shackles and escape
Brazil hopes for trade deal with US
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Brazil hopes for trade deal with US

Brazil hopes to reach a trade deal with the United States as early as November, after a number of Latin American countries made deals with the Trump administration.
"Massacre" - anger grows after carnage in Rio
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"Massacre" - anger grows after carnage in Rio

“Murderers!” “Massacres!” Outrage is growing in Brazil after a massive drug raid in Rio de Janeiro. At least 120 people were killed
Bolsonaro Appeals 27-Year Prison Sentence for Coup Attempt
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Bolsonaro Appeals 27-Year Prison Sentence for Coup Attempt

Lula da Silva, Turning 80, Announces Candidacy for Brazil's 2024 Election
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Lula da Silva, Turning 80, Announces Candidacy for Brazil's 2024 Election

Brazil's president Lula da Silva, who next week turns 80, announces that he is also running in next year's election.
Seven Bolsonaro Allies Sentenced for Failed Coup in Brazil
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Seven Bolsonaro Allies Sentenced for Failed Coup in Brazil

Brazil's highest court sentenced seven people on Tuesday to up to 17 years in prison for their role in the failed coup, led by former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Trump and Lula to Meet Twice Amid US-Brazil Relations Thaw
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Trump and Lula to Meet Twice Amid US-Brazil Relations Thaw

The thaw between the USA and Brazil seems to continue. According to President Donald Trump, he will "in the near future" meet his Brazilian counterpart Lula Da Silva twice
Trump and Lula to Meet Next Week After UN Encounter
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Trump and Lula to Meet Next Week After UN Encounter

Donald Trump and Lula da Silva have been at odds with each other for several months. On Tuesday, the leaders of the US and Brazil ran into each other at the UN headquarters in New York – and booked a meeting for next week, according to Trump
US Sanctions Wife of Brazilian Judge in Bolsonaro Case
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US Sanctions Wife of Brazilian Judge in Bolsonaro Case

USA imposes sanctions on the wife of the judge who led the process in Brazil's Supreme Court against the country's ex-president Jair Bolsonaro. At the same time, Bolsonaro's son is formally accused of having threatened with US sanctions
Lula Says No Relationship Exists with Trump
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Lula Says No Relationship Exists with Trump

Brazil's and USA's current leaders have never spoken to each other. This is what President Lula da Silva says to BBC, and in response to the question what kind of relationship he has with his colleague Donald Trump, the answer is: There is no relationship
Former President Bolsonaro Diagnosed with Skin Cancer After Hospital Visit
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Former President Bolsonaro Diagnosed with Skin Cancer After Hospital Visit

The Brazilian ex-president Jair Bolsonaro sought hospital care for vomiting. A doctor states that he was diagnosed with skin cancer in connection with the emergency visit
Lula Defends Bolsonaro Verdict as Upholding Democracy, Not a Witch Hunt
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Lula Defends Bolsonaro Verdict as Upholding Democracy, Not a Witch Hunt

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

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

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
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Judge in Bolsonaro Trial Cites Political Motivation

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
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Two Judges Find Bolsonaro Guilty in Coup Attempt Trial

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.
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