The Latest Breaking News from Jair Bolsonaro

Bolsonaro says constitutional amendment will lower fuel, energy prices

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Tuesday that a proposed amendment to the Constitution being drafted by the government along with Congress will allow the reduction of federal and state taxes on fuel, electricity and cooking gas.

Reuters · Jan 25, 2022

Covid denialist and Bolsonaro ally Olavo de Carvalho died of virus, says daughter

Rightwing radical was a towering figure in Brazil who was adored and abhorred in equal measure by millions of followers and foes

The Guardian - US · Jan 25, 2022

Divisive Brazilian right-wing philosopher, provocateur dies

A leading light of Brazil’s conservative movement who was a mentor for President Jair Bolsonaro has died in the United States

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2022

Jair Bolsonaro's administration is hurting the lives of LGBTQ+ sex workers in Brazil

Brazil has achieved accomplishments related to the rights and visibility of marginalized communities in the last two decades — from social innovations to educational change. However, LGBTQ+ sex workers of all genders are facing stigmatization and discrimination.

The Conversation · Jan 20, 2022

Tarnished Gold: Illegal mining stokes Indigenous divisions

Relentless pressure from the rapid growth of illegal gold mining in Brazil's Amazon rainforest is stoking long-standing divisions in local Indigenous communities about the best path forward for their collective well-being

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2022