Key ally of ex-Brazil president Bolsonaro arrested over alleged coup plot Gen Walter Braga Netto held over alleged attempt to seize power after 2022 election of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2024
Brazilian police arrest ex-Bolsonaro cabinet member in alleged coup plot investigation Brazil’s federal police have arrested Gen. Walter Braga Netto, a member of former President Jair Bolsonaro’s cabinet, in connection with investigations into an alleged coup plot, a source close to the process said The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2024
Brazil's 2026 Elections, Without Lula Or Bolsonaro? Brazil's 2026 presidential election may offer a field of candidates featuring neither incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva nor far-right rival Jair Bolsonaro. International Business Times · Dec 12, 2024
What could Trump’s return to the White House mean for Latin America? Analysts say US President-elect Donald Trump’s second term is poised to bolster far-right groups and strain trade ties. Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2024
Organized crime gangs expanded into a third of cities in Brazil’s Amazon, report finds Criminal gangs are operating in over a third of municipalities in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest driving a boom in violence The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024
Maga on the River Plate as global populist right descends on Argentina CPAC jamboree draws big names from Trump world as Milei positions Buenos Aires as international conservative hub The Guardian - US · Dec 10, 2024
Brazil film portraying notorious crime during dictatorship strikes chord: ‘It hasn’t been overcome’ Abduction and murder of Rubens Paiva under the 1964-85 regime is retold in new box office hit I’m Still Here The Guardian - US · Dec 4, 2024
Bolsonaro hoping Trump’s return will help political comeback in Brazil ‘Trump is back, and it’s a sign we’ll be back, too,’ Brazil’s ex-president tells WSJ amid coup attempt accusations. Al Jazeera · Nov 29, 2024
Brazil's Bolsonaro Is Betting Trump Will Help Him Get Unbanned From Politics After Coup Attempt The former Brazilian president is banned from running for office until 2030 and faces criminal charges for his role in the alleged coup after the 2022 election Latin Times · Nov 29, 2024
What’s behind the alarming rise in birth defects in Brazil’s illegal gold mining capital? In Pará state children are being born with neurological disorders. Experts note similarities to the mercury poisoning disaster in Minamata, Japan – but say that is not the whole story The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2024
Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro Actively Took Part in Coup Plan To Stay In Power, Police Report Says Bolsonaro was formally accused of attempting a coup last Thursday Latin Times · Nov 27, 2024
Brazil's Top Court Takes On Regulation Of Social Media Brazil's Supreme Court on Wednesday started examining four cases that turn on how far social media should be regulated, and what responsibilities platforms have in cracking down on illegal content. International Business Times · Nov 27, 2024
Bombshell police report details alleged Bolsonaro plot to stage rightwing coup Former president accused of leading role in apparent scheme to overturn 2022 election defeat by rival Lula The Guardian - US · Nov 27, 2024
Brazil's Former President Bolsonaro Accused Of Coup Plot Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro implicated in coup plot post-election defeat, denied involvement. Federal Police report reveals evidence of planning a... Top News · Nov 26, 2024
The Guardian - US · Nov 26, 2024 Bolsonaro allies nearly launched military coup in 2022, police report says Senior Brazil military figures backed plot to seize power after Bolsonaro’s election defeat, federal documents allege
International Business Times · Nov 26, 2024 Brazil's Bolsonaro 'Participated' In 2022 Coup Plot Against Lula: Police Brazilian ex-president Jair Bolsonaro "actively participated" in a 2022 coup plot to prevent his successor, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, from taking office, police alleged in a report made public Tuesday.
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2024 Brazil’s Bolsonaro participated in a 2022 coup plot, unsealed police report says Brazil’s former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro was fully aware of and actively participated in a coup plot to remain in office after his defeat in the 2022 election, according to a Federal Police report that has been unsealed
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2024 Dozens of audios reveal high-ranking Brazilian officers pressured Bolsonaro to stage a coup Fifty three audios from late 2022 reveal high-ranking members of Brazil's army discussing efforts to pressure then-President Jair Bolsonaro to carry out a coup and remain in power
The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2024 First Thing: ICC seeks Netanyahu’s arrest over allegations of ‘war crimes and crimes against humanity’ The international criminal court also issued warrants for Israel’s Yoav Gallant and Hamas’s Mohammed Deif. Plus, Matt Gaetz withdraws from attorney general nomination
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2024 Brazil’s Bolsonaro and allies accused of plotting to overthrow democracy Federal police name 37 individuals, including the ex-president and top military officials, in a major coup investigation
Latin Times · Nov 22, 2024 Everything We Know About Trump And Bolsonaro's Curious Relationship As Former Brazil President Faces Coup Charges Considered idiological twins and with similar electoral and irreverent political practices, their relationship has been supportive, although it may change now
International Business Times · Nov 21, 2024 Brazil Police Urge Bolsonaro's Indictment For 2022 'Coup' Plot Brazilian police on Thursday called for the indictment of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro over a 2022 "coup" plot to prevent current leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from taking office.
Latin Times · Nov 21, 2024 Here's What Jair Bolsonaro Faces Next After Alleged Coup Plot Lands Him Historic Indictment The accusation presented by the Federal Police is now in the hands of a magistrate of the Supreme Court
Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2024 Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro charged with plotting coup Dozens of ex-ministers and senior aides have also been indicted
Top News · Nov 21, 2024 Brazil's Former President Bolsonaro Indicted For Alleged Coup Attempt Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro and 36 others indicted for alleged coup attempt post-election loss. Investigations ongoing for various allegations. Bo...