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Lula hails Bolsonaro verdict, tells Trump Brazil’s democracy not negotiable

In NYT op-ed, Lula praises ‘historic’ sentencing of Bolsonaro on coup charges, slams US levies on Brazil as misguided.

Al Jazeera

Bolsonaro Conviction 'Not A Witch Hunt,' Lula Tells Trump In NYT Op-ed

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pushed back Sunday against harsh US criticism of the conviction this week of his far-right predecessor Jair Bolsonaro on coup charges.

International Business Times

What Next For Brazil After Bolsonaro's Conviction?

Brazilian ex-president Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for plotting a coup.

International Business Times

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Bolsonaro’s guilty verdict – what it means for US-Brazil relations

US President Donald Trump has slammed former president’s trial for attempted coup as a ‘witch-hunt’.

Al Jazeera

In Divided Brasilia, Some Celebrate Bolsonaro Conviction, Others Fume

Patrons of a bar in Brasilia cheered and applauded Thursday as ex-president Jair Bolsonaro's guilty verdict appeared on a giant screen in scenes reminiscent of a football match.

International Business Times

Brazil's Bolsonaro Faces Prison After Coup Plotting Conviction

Brazil's Supreme Court on Thursday convicted firebrand ex-president Jair Bolsonaro of plotting a coup, sealing his fate with a 4-1 vote that could send him to prison for the rest of his life.

International Business Times

Brazil's Bolsonaro: US-backed Firebrand At Risk Of Future Behind Bars

As a military man Brazil's ex-president Jair Bolsonaro had a reputation for disobeying orders.

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Brazil's Bolsonaro faces final votes by Supreme Court's justices in his attempted coup trial

Brazil’s Supreme Court is to deliver the final two votes by its justices on former President Jair Bolsonaro alleged coup attempt — votes that could send the far-right politician to prison within weeks and deeply impact the nation’s politics

The Independent UK

Bolsonaro verdict likely: What to expect in Brazil, and from Trump

Landmark case against former president has set Brazil on edge, with fears of violent protests against a guilty verdict.

Al Jazeera

2-1: First Not-guilty Vote In Bolsonaro Coup Trial, Two To Go

A Brazilian judge on Wednesday returned the first not-guilty vote in the coup-plotting trial of former president Jair Bolsonaro, shifting all eyes on the last two of his colleagues left to vote following two guilty findings.

International Business Times

Brazil Supreme Court justice breaks with 2 peers, votes to absolve Bolsonaro as trial continues

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was given some respite on Wednesday after a Supreme Court justice voted to acquit him from all charges in his alleged coup trial

The Independent UK

Bolsonaro Judge Criticizes Trial, Warns Of 'Political' Verdict

The third of five Brazilian judges deciding the fate of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday sharply criticized the trial, arguing that the Supreme Court should not issue a "political" verdict despite two judges already backing a conviction.

International Business Times

D-Day Approaches In Bolsonaro Coup Trial

Brazil's Supreme Court begins voting Tuesday to convict or acquit far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro in a coup trial that has prompted mass protests by his fervent base and punitive backlash from his US ally, Donald Trump.

International Business Times

BRICS Leaders Denounce Protectionism, Tariff 'Blackmail'

Leaders of the 11-member BRICS bloc railed against economic protectionism and "tariff blackmail" during a virtual meeting Monday held amid a damaging trade war with US President Donald Trump.

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Bolsonaro Supporters Called To Streets Ahead Of Coup Trial Verdict

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro will test his political strength Sunday with demonstrations in the country's main cities, days before the Supreme Court decides whether he is guilty of attempting a coup.

International Business Times

Bolsonaro Lawyers Tell Brazil Court Acquittal 'Imperative'

The defense team of Brazilian ex-president Jair Bolsonaro told the close of his trial for coup plotting on Wednesday that an acquittal was "imperative" to avoid what it presented as a potential miscarriage of justice.

International Business Times

Bolsonaro Verdict Looms As Brazil Coup Trial Closes

Brazil's Supreme Court will on Tuesday start passing judgment in the coup-plotting trial of former president Jair Bolsonaro, a case that has put the Latin American powerhouse in US President Donald Trump's sights.

International Business Times

Bolsonaro Coup Trial Enters Final Phase As Ally Trump Watches

Brazil's far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro will learn soon whether he is headed to prison as his trial on attempted coup charges enters the final stretch despite pressure from his US ally, President Donald Trump.

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‘I am in no rush’: Brazil’s Lula weighs countermeasures to Trump’s tariffs

Brazil currently faces 50 percent tariffs on many of its US exports, as a result of its prosecution of Jair Bolsonaro.

Al Jazeera

China seeks stronger ties with Brazil to resist ‘bullying’ on world stage

China’s top diplomat tells Brazil’s FM Mauro Vieira that Beijing-Brazil ties are at their ‘best in history’.

International Business Times

US Revokes Visa Of Brazil Justice Minister In Bolsonaro Row

Brazil said on Tuesday that the United States had revoked the US visa of the country's justice minister, the latest official to be punished by Washington over the coup trial of former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro.

Al Jazeera

Lula denounces US decision to revoke visa from Brazilian justice minister

The president has denounced Donald Trump’s attacks against Brazilian officials as ‘unacceptable’ amid Bolsonaro trial.

The Independent UK

Putin calls Brics allies to debrief them on his Trump summit

Putin briefs Brics partners amid rising trade tensions due to Trump’s tariffs

Al Jazeera

Verdict, sentencing in coup trial for Brazil’s Bolsonaro set for September

Supreme Court will rule on ex-president’s fate in case dividing nation that could result in lengthy prison term.

Al Jazeera

Brazil plans aid packages for businesses impacted by Trump tariffs

The plan, called ‘Sovereign Brazil’, will include credit for businesses that rely on exports.

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