Bolsonaro supporters pray for Trump rescue as coup plot trial verdict nears Far-right ex-president’s devotees pin hopes on pressure campaign but tariffs and sanctions appear likely to fail The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2025
Top US diplomat in Brazil summoned to foreign ministry over Bolsonaro trial comments US embassy accused supreme court judge of persecuting ex-president, currently on trial for alleged coup attempt The Guardian - US · Aug 8, 2025
Brazil’s president signs environmental ‘devastation bill’ but vetoes key articles Campaigners had urged Lula to veto the bill entirely, but many have welcomed his alterations The Guardian - US · Aug 8, 2025
'India Is Ready For It,' Says PM Narendra Modi On Trump's Tariff Threats—Will 'Never Compromise' On Farmer Interests Amid growing threats of steep tariffs by President Donald Trump, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has doubled down on his commitment to protecting the livelihoods of farmers, fisherfolk and pastoralists. Benzinga · Aug 7, 2025
Brazil's President Says 'Won't Humiliate Myself' By Calling Trump — Seeks Joint BRICS Response With China, India To Counter Tariffs Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said he has no plans to reach out to President Donald Trump to negotiate the new tariffs imposed by the United States. Benzinga · Aug 7, 2025
US steps up efforts to help Bolsonaro avoid jail over alleged coup plot State department condemns judge’s decision to place former Brazil president under house arrest as trial proceeds The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2025
Poland is sliding back towards populism. Democrats elsewhere should heed our mistakes Donald Tusk has failed to offer a positive vision for the future. Without one, liberals will just be an interval between populist acts, say historian Karolina Wigura and journalist Jarosław Kuisz The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2025
Brazil's Supreme Court orders house arrest of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro amid coup plot allegations The ruling comes a month after Brazil’s top court ordered the former president to wear an ankle monitor, submit to a curfew and abide by limitations on his activity as legal proceedings investigating an alleged coup plot continue. Euronews · Aug 5, 2025
‘He’s elected to take appropriate action’: Trump official drops bombshell justification for controversial Brazil move Brazil gets the Trump treatment. We Got This Covered · Aug 4, 2025
Brazil judge hits back at ‘cowardly and treasonous’ plot behind US sanctions US put sanctions on Judge Alexandre de Moraes as an apparent move by Trump to help his ally Jair Bolsonaro The Guardian - US · Aug 1, 2025
‘Classic tinpot dictator’: Trump exports his assault on democracy to Brazil US president seems to be weaponizing tariffs to punish Brazil for its coup trial against his ally Bolsonaro The Guardian - US · Jul 31, 2025
US Treasury sanctions Brazilian judge overseeing Bolsonaro's trial US President Donald Trump also signed an executive order that effectively implements the 50% tariff announced earlier this month, which he had explicitly linked to Bolsonaro's case. Euronews · Jul 31, 2025
Trump news at a glance: president on tariff blitz ahead of August deadline Trump accused of ‘attack on Brazilian democracy’ for sanctioning Bolsonaro judge while slapping a 50% levy on the country – key US politics stories from Wednesday 30 July The Guardian - US · Jul 31, 2025
Trump accused of ‘attack on Brazilian democracy’ after sanctioning Bolsonaro trial judge US treasury imposes sanctions on Alexandre de Moraes, presiding over Bolsonaro alleged coup plot trial The Guardian - US · Jul 30, 2025
The Guardian - US · Jul 30, 2025 President Lula hits back as Trump tariffs threaten US-Brazil trade showdown Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says he won’t be cowed by Trump ahead of 50% tariffs set to hit Brazil
Euronews · Jul 28, 2025 COP30 will be different: Brazil wants world leaders to face the climate crisis head-on In Belem, the UN climate summit will bring global leaders face to face with the harsh realities of climate change and inequality.
The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2025 To host UN climate talks, Brazil chose one of its poorer cities. That's no accident This year's United Nations climate conference in November is in Belem, Brazil, a city facing high poverty and infrastructure challenges
Latin Times · Jul 25, 2025 Diplomatic Rift Between Brazil and U.S. Deepens as Lula Claims Trump Ignored Efforts to Avert Massive Tariff Hike Brazil's efforts to avoid a steep U.S. tariff hike have been rebuffed, escalating a diplomatic rift rooted in former President Jair Bolsonaro's ongoing trial. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said.
The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025 Lula says the US has ignored Brazil’s attempts to negotiate Trump's announced tariff Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says that his government has not been successful in trying to negotiate the 50% tariff on Brazilian imports that U.S. President Donald Trump announced earlier this month
Reason · Jul 22, 2025 Major Orange Juice Importer Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump's Planned Brazil Tariffs The case raises many of the same issues as our case against Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2025 Brazil court freezes Bolsonaro son’s assets as Trump’s tariffs appear to backfire Eduardo Bolsonaro is suspected of using money to lobby US president on behalf of his father, Jair, who faces arrest for apparent flouting of social media ban
Euronews · Jul 22, 2025 Spain's Sánchez urges Latin American leaders to combat far-right rise The Spanish Prime Minister participated in the 'Democracia Siempre' forum alongside leaders from Latin American countries. He warned against the rise of extremism and digital manipulation.
The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2025 What to know about the trial of Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro Brazil’s Supreme Court has ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to wear an electronic ankle monitor
The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2025 Trump news at a glance: How Robert F Kennedy Jr is cancelling medical science Measles on the rise and vaccination rates falling; EPA to be gutted of its crucial research function. Key US politics stories from Saturday 19 July at a glance
The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2025 Rubio moves to strip US visas from eight Brazilian judges in Bolsonaro battle Move by Marco Rubio is latest attempt by Trump administration to help former president avoid justice over alleged coup