Brazil’s ex-president Jair Bolsonaro was taken into federal custody after an illegal gathering outside his home was deemed a risk to his house arrest. Ordered by the SC, the move follows his 27-year coup-plot sentence. Bolsonaro now seeks to serve his term under house arrest

Brazil’s ex-president Bolsonaro sent to jail over 'risk' to house arrest; Trump says 'it's too bad'

A coup plot tied to Jair Bolsonaro collapsed after only the navy chief backed him, with army and air force leaders refusing. The plan peaked with the 8 Jan 2023 riots in Brasília. Judge Luiz Fux acquitted Bolsonaro, citing lack of evidence and unmanageable case files.

Ex-Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro convicted in coup case: What will be his jail term?

Brazilian police on Thursday called for the indictment of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro over a 2022 "coup" plot to prevent current leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from taking office.

Brazil police urge Bolsonaro's indictment for 2022 'coup' plot

It is alleged that former Brazillian president Jair Bolsonaro may be associated with a criminal group that has tried to sell luxury gifts worth $ 1.2m illegally.

Ex-president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro allegedly involved in embezzlement of jewellery, reports suggest

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro has reportedly handed over to the Brazilian authorities some expensive jewellery he had received from the Saudi Arabia government during his tenure.

Brazil ex-prez Bolsonaro hands over undeclared Saudi ‘gifts’ worth thousands of dollars to authorities

February saw deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon and the fragile Cerrado savanna hit record highs. As per the latest figures released by the Brazilian government on Friday, last month 322 square kilometres (or 124 square miles) of forest cover were destroyed in Brazil's share of the world's biggest rainforest.

‘Worst-ever’ data shows Feb deforestation in Amazon rainforest broke previous record by 62%

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is reportedly considering bringing back his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro and have him face the courts in the next few months to press charges against him on several counts, including inciting riots, Bloomberg reported citing unnamed officials.

Brazil prez Lula’s ultimatum to Bolsonaro: ‘Return by March end or face the music’

A former minister in Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro's cabinet- Anderson Torres was arrested early Saturday (January 14) over the riots that broke out in the capital city of Brasilia on January 8.

Brazil riots: Ex-Bolsonaro minister Anderson Torres arrested

Jair Bolsonaro has used every trick in his sleeve to discredit the recent general elections where he lost to his rival Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. He has frequently raised doubts on the efficacy of Brazil's institutions—accusing the Supreme Court of being politically against him, and the voting system of being prone to fraud—and has successfully managed to trick his supporters into believing that the entire system was against him.

Jair Bolsonaro’s Twitter bio unchanged, still shows Brazil's ‘president’

In pictures | A 'sad day' for Brazil as rioters storm government buildings

With Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's return to the Brazilian Presidential office, the fund to save the Amazon Forest once again has strong backing. Norway, a major donor to the Amazon Fund on Monday announced the revival of the initiative for backing the protection of the forest often referred to as the Earth's lungs.

Norway announces it will once again back 'globally significant' fund to save Amazon forest

Brazil’s Supreme Court has temporarily banned carrying guns in the capital Brasilia ahead of the swearing-in of Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on January 1.

Brazil temporarily bans guns in capital ahead of President-elect Lula’s swearing-in ceremony

On Tuesday, Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro in his first address to the nation since his election defeat to former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva did not acknowledge his election loss and said he will continue to follow the country’s constitution.

Brazil: Bolsonaro fails to acknowledge election loss in first speech; transition of power to begin

The Brazilian Supreme Court has ordered the removal of roadblocks set up by the supporters of outgoing president Jair Bolsonaro after he was defeated by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the recently-concluded elections.

Brazilian police ordered by Supreme Court to clear roadblocks by pro-Bolsonaro truckers

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, popularly known as Lula, became the new president of Brazil after defeating the incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in a close-fought election on Monday.

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva: The newly elected president of Brazil with a chequered past

Brazil’s bitterly fought presidential run-off came to the conclusion on Sunday with the victory of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva who managed to narrowly defeat incumbent Jair Bolsonaro.

Brazil prez polls: No signs of Bolsonaro conceding defeat as Lula celebrates spectacular win

Campaigning for Brazil’s president turned violent after a politician who is a close aide of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro attacked police with grenades and rifles when they arrived at his house to arrest him.

Brazil President Bolsonaro’s ‘friend’ attacks police with rifles, grenades while resisting arrest

"I'd eat an Indian, no problem at all," boasted Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro in an interview several years ago, referring to the country's indigenous community.

'I'd eat an Indian': Bolsonaro's old video goes viral, Brazil oppn slams him

An opinion poll in Brazil has shown leftist presidential candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva maintaining a significant lead over right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro.

Brazil: Opinion poll shows Lula with 51% support, Bolsonaro 43%, amid fears of going wrong again

As Brazil's incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and challenger Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva gear up for their upcoming October 30 battle where they face off in a presidential runoff, both the contenders got key endorsements.

Bolsonaro, Lula garner significant endorsements as they prepare for Brazil's presidential runoff

Far-right President Jair Bolsonaro and leftist rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva faced off in their first election debate on Sunday. Both of them didn't confirm their participation in the first televised debate ahead of October's elections until the last minute.

Bolsonaro and Lula attack each other in the first televised debate ahead of the October elections

Three individuals named Amarildo da Costa Oliveira, Oseney da Costa de Oliveira, and Jefferson da Silva Lima, arrested for the murder of British journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira in the jungles of Amazon, Brazil last month, have been booked by the authorities.

Three charged for the murder of journalist Dom Phillips and Amazon expert Bruno Pereira

Downplaying the controversy that has emerged over the Brazilian military’s purchase of Viagra and penile implants, the country’s President Jair Bolsonaro attacked the media for “swelling” the issue.

Brazil's Bolsonaro gets trolled hard for downplaying military's viagra, penile implants order

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who has often been criticised for his anti-vaccine stance, has said that he won’t inoculate his 11-year-old daughter against Covid infection.

‘Won’t vaccinate daughter against COVID-19', says Brazilian President Bolsonaro

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