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A month after election riots, deeply divided Brazil faces risk of more violence

Almost a month on from the insurrection in Brasilia, questions linger about the loyalty of Brazil's security forces and the potential for more violence.

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Bolsonaro takes post-presidency Florida tour to a Trump resort

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is again marshaling supporters in Florida, saying he’s puzzled that he lost last fall’s election and giving no indication that he intends to leave the US.

Tribune News Service

Bolsonaro defends tenure, questions Brazil election defeat

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro spoke to hundreds of supporters at a property owned by former U.S. President Donald Trump Friday and did not discourage them from claiming he lost his election due to fraud

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Brazilian justice confirms senator told him about election conspiracy meeting with Bolsonaro

Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes confirmed on Friday that Senator Marcos do Val told him about an election conspiracy meeting he allegedly attended with former President Jair Bolsonaro and former lawmaker Daniel Silveira last year.

Reuters

Brazil's police carry out fresh raids as part of Jan. 8 riots probe

Brazil's federal police on Friday carried out fresh raids as part of a probe into the Jan. 8 insurrection, when supporters of former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro stormed government buildings in Brasilia.

Reuters

'Life goes on' after Brazil riots but problems must be tackled: Supreme Court Justice

Brazil must make sure it addresses the problems that led to the riots in Brasilia last month, including the "politicisation" of the police and the role of social media, but, for now, life goes on as usual, Supreme Court Justice Gilmar Mendes said on Friday.

Reuters

Brazil's Lula Accuses Bolsonaro of Preparing Jan 8 'Coup'

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday alleged that his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro actively participated in planning for his supporters to storm government buildings on January 8. "Today I am well aware and will say it loud and clear: that citizen [former president Bolsonaro] prepared the coup," Lula…

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Ally claims Bolsonaro plotted coup to block Lula presidency

A Brazilian magazine has released audio of a senator claiming then President Jair Bolsonaro sought help in a plot to annul the October elections and keep himself in power

The Independent UK

Bolsonaro attended meeting about plot to keep him in power, senator says

Senator says he was asked to get justice to make compromising comments on tape as Bolsonaro ‘sat in silence’

The Guardian - US

Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro has applied for a 6-month visa to remain in the U.S.

The ex-president left Brazil for Florida a week before his supporters rioted in Brasilia. Analysts say his special diplomatic visa expired Tuesday, leaving U.S. authorities to decide his legal status.

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Brazil senator says he attended election conspiracy meeting with Bolsonaro

A Brazilian senator said on Thursday that a close ally of former President Jair Bolsonaro tried to persuade him to join a conspiracy to overturn the far-right leader's electoral loss last year.

Reuters

Lula's Amazon pledge looks distant as Brazil battles deforestation

Brazil's environmental enforcement agents set out in January on their first mission this year to combat illegal deforestation, with renewed energy after the election of a president who has promised to stop surging Amazon rainforest destruction.

Reuters

Brazil's Congress reelects leaders, aiding Lula's agenda

Brazilian lawmakers have voted to reelect the heads of both the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, bolstering President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s prospects for passing legislation and governing in the polarized nation

The Independent UK

Olympic champion suspended after asking fans if he should shoot new Brazil president

A member of the 2016 Rio Olympic gold medal-winning volleyball team landed himself in hot water following an alarming post on his Instagram story

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Brazil's Congress re-elects leaders in victory for Lula

Brazil's Congress on Wednesday re-elected the leaders of both chambers who were backed by leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, a victory that will help him advance his legislative agenda and curb the influence of his right-wing opponents.

The Independent UK

Brazil authorities probe Amazon ties to capital attacks

An investigation into anti-democratic protests and a recent attack on Brazil's capital is centering in part on areas along an important highway that goes through the Amazon

The Guardian - US

Exiled Bolsonaro lives it up in Florida as legal woes grow back home

Ex-Brazilian president faces criminal inquiries, including an investigation into his alleged role in the Brasília uprising

Reuters

Brazil volleyball star faces Olympic complaint after post threatening Lula

The Brazilian Olympic Committee said it had filed a complaint against volleyball player Wallace de Souza after the former Olympic champion wrote a post on social media that appeared to back violence against President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

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The Independent UK

Brazilian volleyball player suspended over Lula poll

Brazilian volleyball club Cruzeiro has suspended Olympic gold medalist Wallace de Souza after he conducted a social media poll asking his fans whether they would shoot Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the face

The Independent UK

Brazil's Lula to visit Biden on Feb. 10

The White House has announced that President Joe Biden will host Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva for meetings on Feb. 10

The Independent UK

Ousted Brazilian president Bosonaro asks for US tourist visa

Mr Bolsonaro is under investigation in Brazil after a riotous mob of his supporters stormed government buildings in an attempt to oust his successor

Tribune News Service

Bolsonaro has no intention of cutting his stay in Florida short

WASHINGTON — Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro is in no rush to leave Florida, making life deeply uncomfortable for the White House as it gets ready to welcome his successor and bitter rival next month.

Al Jazeera

Brazil’s ex-President Bolsonaro seeks US tourist visa: Lawyer

Application for six-month US visa comes as Jair Bolsonaro faces accusations he helped incite riot in Brazil’s capital.

The Independent UK

Brazil's Bolsonaro applies for 6-month U.S. visitor visa

Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro has filed a request for a six-month visitor visa to stay in the U.S., indicating he may have no immediate intention to return home, where legal issues await

The Independent UK

Germany pledges $222 million for Brazil environment, Amazon

Germany announced on Monday that it would make 204 million euros ($222 million) available for environmental policies in Brazil

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