The Latest Breaking News from Jair Bolsonaro

Brazil police file court documents accusing Bolsonaro of planning to flee to Argentina to seek asylum

Brazil’s former president is accused of allegedly plotting a military coup, but he denies the charges

The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2025

Brazilian police accuse ex-President Bolsonaro of planning to flee to Argentina seeking asylum

Police in Brazil say messages found on former President Jair Bolsonaro’s telephone showed that he wanted to flee to Argentina and request political asylum from President Javier Milei

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Brazil's Top Court Rules US Laws Do Not Apply To Its Territory

Brazil's Supreme Court ruled on Monday that foreign legislation did not have jurisdiction in its country, after the United States used a law to sanction a judge on the court.

International Business Times · Aug 19, 2025

Verdict and sentencing for Brazil's Bolsonaro is set for early September

Brazil's Supreme Court has announced that it will deliver a verdict and sentence in the coup trial against former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro early next month

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2025

Lawyers for Brazil's former president reject coup allegations in final court statement

The former president and other defendants were required to present their final arguments by Wednesday. This marks the final procedural step before the trial concludes, which is expected by the end of the year.

Euronews · Aug 14, 2025

Brazil announces $5.5 billion in credits for exporters hit by Trump's tariffs

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva described the plan, which includes a bill to be sent to Congress, as a first step to help local exporters.

Euronews · Aug 14, 2025

US sanctions Brazil health officials over Cuba’s overseas medical missions

Washington claims the health officials were involved in Cuba’s ‘coercive labour export’ of medical workers.

Al Jazeera · Aug 14, 2025

Brazil plans aid packages for businesses impacted by Trump tariffs

The plan, called ‘Sovereign Brazil’, will include credit for businesses that rely on exports.

Al Jazeera · Aug 13, 2025

Lula says Trump would be put on trial in Brazil if January 6 riots took place there

Brazilian president’s comments come amid US attempts to pressure judges in coup trial against Trump ally Bolsonaro

The Guardian - US · Aug 13, 2025

Key issues omitted in revised US State Department human rights report

Rights groups allege manipulation of US report after firing of key staff and overhaul of human rights priorities.

Al Jazeera · Aug 12, 2025