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Brazil's Supreme Court moves Bolsonaro to larger cell with outdoor area

A Brazilian Supreme Court Justice has ordered the transfer of former President Jair Bolsonaro to a larger cell in the Papuda Penitentiary Complex

The Independent UK

Bolsonaro's eldest son says his father backs him to run for Brazil presidency in 2026

Flávio Bolsonaro, eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, said his father backed him to represent the party and run for Brazil's presidency in 2026. The senator vouched to 'continue the nation's project'.

Euronews

‘Foam that’s washed away’: support dissolves as Bolsonaro starts 27-year jail term

Brazil shows little sign of feared rightwing rebellion, with only a few die-hards protesting outside prison

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Court orders Bolsonaro's arrest after suspicion that he tried to remove electronic bracelet

The former president remains under house arrest with an electronic bracelet, but according to local media, the court has ordered his transfer to prison as a precautionary measure and to maintain public order after a vigil was announced outside, amid suspicions that he may have attempted to escape.

Euronews

Operation World Cup: the murder plot at the heart of Brazil’s trial of the century

Intricate plan to murder top judge, president- and vice-president elect was central to Jair Bolsonaro coup hopes

The Guardian - UK

Lawyers for Brazil's Bolsonaro surprised by new accusation of obstruction of justice

Lawyers for former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro say they are surprised by the federal police's decision to formally accuse him of obstruction of justice

The Independent UK

Bolsonaro given 48 hours to explain alleged plans to flee to Argentina

Brazilian supreme court judge sets ultimatum after police claim far-right populist sought to flee to avoid punishment over failed coup

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Brazil's former President Bolsonaro planned to seek asylum in Argentina, police say

Bolsonaro is currently awaiting a Supreme Court ruling about an alleged coup attempt and learned on Wednesday he might face another case as police formally accused him and one of his sons, Eduardo Bolsonaro, of obstruction of justice.

Euronews

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

Police Seek Charges Over Bolsonaro's Fake Covid Certificate

Brazil's police have recommended that Jair Bolsonaro be charged for the alleged forging of his Covid vaccination certificate, adding to the former president's panoply of legal woes.

International Business Times

Bolsonaro was engineer of ‘wilful coup attempt’, Brazil congress inquiry alleges

Congressional investigation into failed rightwing insurrection on 8 January calls for former president to be charged with four crimes

The Guardian - US

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.

Radio France Internationale

F1’s Penultimate Race Will Happen Despite Brazil Protests

Public unrest started to spread throughout the country following Sunday’s election.

Sports Illustrated

Brazil presidential elections: far-right Bolsonaro supporters go on the offensive

As incumbent Jair Bolsonaro faces off a challenge from left-wing former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (known as “Lula”) in Brazil’s October 2 elections, a group of determined Bolsonaro supporters is mobilising for action, convinced that a communist threat hangs over their country and fiercely defending the sitting president.

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Brazil's Amazon deforestation hits April record, nearly double previous peak

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon surged to record levels for the month of April, nearly doubling the area of forest removed in that month last year -- the previous April record -- preliminary government data showed on Friday, alarming environmental campaigners.

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