More than 70 US and Brazilian lawmakers condemn Trump-Bolsonaro alliance Exclusive: congresswoman Ilhan Omar leads joint statement focused on Sunday’s riots in Brasília and January 6 insurrection The Guardian - US · Jan 11, 2023
EXPLAINER: Roots of the Brazilian capital's chaotic uprising Thousands of Brazilians who support former president Jair Bolsonaro invaded the Supreme Court, presidential palace and Congress on Jan. 8 in an episode that closely resembled the U.S. Capitol insurrection in 2021 The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023
Steve Bannon's key role in Brazil riots Bannon and other Trump associates played a key role in stoking conspiracy theories before Sunday's attacks Salon · Jan 9, 2023
Brazilian president condemns 'fascist fanatics' after Congress stormed BRAZILLIAN President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has condemned “fascist fanatics” after thousands of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro’s supporters… The National (Scotland) · Jan 9, 2023
Brazil authorities pledge to punish pro-Bolsonaro rioters and those who financed them Brazilian authorities were picking up pieces and investigating Monday after thousands of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro’s supporters stormed Congress, the Supreme Court and presidential palace then trashed the nation’s highest seats of power. France 24 · Jan 9, 2023
Brazil authorities seek to punish pro-Bolsonaro rioters Brazilian authorities were picking up pieces and investigating after thousands of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro’s supporters stormed Congress, the Supreme Court and presidential palace then trashed the nation’s highest seats of power The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023
Lula ticket sues Bolsonaro and sons for abuses during Brazil's election President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's election team sued President Jair Bolsonaro, his running mate and two of his sons for abuse of power and attacks on Brazil's voting system, both during the October election campaign. Reuters · Dec 9, 2022
Brazil's iconic football shirt was a symbol of Bolsonaro – here's how the World Cup is changing that Like many extremist and authoritarian leaders before him, outgoing Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro seized on national symbols during his rise to power and tried to make them his own. The Conversation · Nov 30, 2022
Bolsonaro challenges Brazil election result, claiming voting machine flaws Former president alleges ‘irreparable non-compliance due to malfunction’ in voting machines The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022
Bolsonaro contests Brazil election, demands votes be anulled Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is contesting his defeat in the October election and calling on the electoral authority to annul votes cast on more than half of electronic voting machines used The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022
At CPAC Mexico, 'orphaned' right tries to build home as region tacks left At an upscale Mexico City hotel on Friday, several hundred right-wing activists and international allies gathered to carve an identity for Mexico's fledgling conservative movement just as governments across Latin America swing left. Reuters · Nov 19, 2022
How Might Brazil’s Elections Affect Taiwan? A Lula victory could signal a return in prominence, and perhaps an expansion, of the BRICS group. The News Lens · Oct 29, 2022
Brazil president makes Argentina a campaign boogeyman As a Brazilian living in Argentina, Luciana Taddeo says she spends ever-more effort rebutting ever-crazier rumors The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2022
Brazil election officials brace for tense Sunday vote as Bolsonaro cries foul Brazil's electoral authorities are preparing for a competitive election on Sunday with a result that may be contested by far-right President Jair Bolsonaro if he loses to his leftist adversary, who has a narrow lead in recent opinion polls. Reuters · Oct 28, 2022
Reuters · Oct 11, 2022 Analysis-Brazil's new pro-gun lawmakers aim to advance Bolsonaro's firearms agenda A new wave of pro-gun lawmakers in Brazil, elected this month as part of a more conservative Congress, are likely to ensure far-right President Jair Bolsonaro's vision of a more armed citizenry lives on - even if he fails to win re-election.
The Guardian - US · Oct 3, 2022 Brazilians shocked as Bolsonaro’s strong election showing defies expectations Far-right president forces second round after closely trailing Lula, disappointing those who had hoped to turn a page on his influence
The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2022 World leaders promise vigilance on human rights as far right win in Italy France and US among nations to warn over Giorgia Meloni’s commitment to abortion and LGBT+ rights, while rightwing politicians express delight
The Guardian - US · Sep 21, 2022 Bolsonaro tries red scare tactics in Brazil election by raising spectre of Nicaragua Brazil’s far-right president claims that leftwing rival Lula will repress clergy like Ortega but so far with little apparent success
The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2022 Met Police handcuff peaceful anti-Bolsonaro protester at demonstration in London Right-wing Brazilian president accused of turning visit to Queen’s funeral into political rally
The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2022 Met handcuff peaceful anti-Bolsonaro protester to delight of Brazil’s far right Police accused of unnecessary force as president’s son shares video of detention to show Britons ‘don’t like communists either’
The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2022 Jair Bolsonaro uses visit to London for Queen’s funeral as ‘election soapbox’ Speaking from the balcony of his ambassador’s home, Brazilian president rounds on leftists, abortion and ‘gender ideology’
France 24 · Sep 18, 2022 The scourge of fake news in Brazil’s presidential election Just a few weeks ahead of the presidential elections, authorities in Brazil are trying to limit the flood of disinformation circulating online. Although the country is better prepared to deal with fake news than it was during the 2018 campaign, which saw Jair Bolsonaro win the presidency, certain types of…
The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022 Brazil vote: Executives under scrutiny after coup chatter Weeks ahead of Brazil’s presidential election, police have carried out search warrants targeting several business leaders who allegedly participated in a private chat group that included comments favoring a possible coup and military involvement in politics
WEKU · Aug 13, 2022 Brazil's firearm ownership booms, and gun laws loosen, under President Bolsonaro Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has issued more than a dozen decrees in favor of Brazilians' right to bear arms. Sales have spiked and gun shops and shooting ranges have opened up all over Brazil.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 3, 2022 Republicans are embracing one of the world’s worst leaders Despite the detestable recent comments of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who said “We do not want to become peoples(sic) of mixed-race” or join in Western Europe’s “mixed-race world,” CPAC will all too happily host him.