Bolsonaro may have sentence reduced after Brazil's Congress overturns veto
Brazil's Congress overturns President Lula da Silva's veto of a law aimed at shortening the sentence of convicted former president Jair Bolsonaro.
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Brazil's Senate blocks Lula's Supreme Court nomination
The Brazilian Senate has blocked President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's nominee to Brazil's Supreme Court.
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Bolsonaro's coup accomplice Alexandre Ramagem arrested by ICE in the US
Alexandre Ramagem, one of the collaborators in the attempted coup in Brazil after the 2022 presidential election, has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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Bolsonaro to serve sentence under house arrest, Brazil's highest court rules
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro will serve his long prison sentence under house arrest, the country's highest court has ruled.
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Bolsonaro hospitalized in Brasília, receiving intensive care for pneumonia
Brazil's convicted former president Jair Bolsonaro is being treated for pneumonia at a hospital in the capital, Brasília.
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Gabriel Mascaro satirizes ageism in The Blue Journey - never too late
With a host of awards under its belt, "The Blue Journey" is now coming to Sweden. The film has been such a huge success in Brazil that its director has not had time to think about his next project.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. Half of them were found by relatives in a forest area. Pressure is growing on Governor Cláudio Castro, an ally of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is being called upon to explain the carnage – or resign.
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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.
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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.
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