Jair Bolsonaro

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was placed under house arrest on August 4 after violating judicial restraining orders. Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes issued the order, citing Bolsonaro’s alleged conspiracy to overturn his 2022 election loss. Supporters rallied near his residence, threatening national disruption. Bolsonaro is banned from receiving visitors or using a phone. His press team confirmed the arrest and phone seizure. This video covers the unfolding events, reactions, and implications for Brazil’s democracy.

Brazil's Bolsonaro arrested, adding to tensions with Trump

Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, the target of U.S. Treasury sanctions last week, issued the arrest order against Bolsonaro

'Leave Bolsonaro alone,' Trump tells Brazil; Lula rejects his 'interference' in coup case

Bolsonaro is facing trial before Brazil's Supreme Court for allegedly leading a "criminal organization" that plotted a coup to keep him in power after his 2022 election defeat to leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Bolsonaro faces coup trial: Is Brazil entering a new political era?

Jair Bolsonaro faces trial on coup charges, risking 40 years in prison and political banishment. His conviction could reshape Brazil’s political landscape, raising questions about the future of both Bolsonaro and President Lula da Silva.

Brazil Supreme Court majority votes former President Jair Bolsonaro should stand trial

Bolsonaro has insisted he will run for president again next year, despite a ruling by Brazil's Superior Electoral Court that barred him from running for public office until 2030 for his efforts to discredit the country's voting system.

Brazil's X ban drives Bolsonaro supporters to rally for 'free speech'

A few thousand demonstrators, clad in the yellow-and-green colours of Brazil's flag, poured onto Av. Paulista. References to the ban on X and images of Musk abounded.

Brazil's top court denies Jair Bolsonaro's request for passport return to travel to Israel

The revelation of Bolsonaro's stay sparked widespread speculation he may have been attempting to evade arrest, as agents would not have jurisdiction to enter embassy grounds

Why Brazil’s Ex Prez Jair Bolsonaro Is Getting Probed For Sleeping At Hungarian Embassy

Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro stayed for two nights at the Hungarian embassy in Brasilia, just days after federal police confiscated his passport and arrested two former aides on suspicion of plotting a coup after he lost the 2022 presidential election. There is speculation from his opponents who alleged that Brazil’s former president may have been attempting to evade arrest. Watch for more!

Left vs Right: With Jair Bolsonaro set to return, Brazil’s liberal President faces a dilemma

If President Lula da Silva allows his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro immunity for the January violence in Brasilia, he will disappoint his own supporters and empower the latter’s right-wing backers to step up protests against the government. Then again, stringent action could lead Bolsonaro’s supporters to rally in large numbers and deepen the polarisation in the country.

Probe into Jair Bolsonaro jewelry scandal could delay his return to Brazil

Justice Minister Flavio Dino on Monday ordered police to investigate the case. Bolsonaro is in self-imposed exile in the United States after losing his re-election bid last year.

Former President Jair Bolsonaro says he may return to Brazil in coming weeks

The far-right politician has been in the US since arriving in Orlando, Florida, on December 31, the eve of the inauguration of his leftist rival, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, as Brazil's current president.

Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro applies for 6-month US visitor visa

The application was first reported by The Financial Times, citing Bolsonaro's immigration lawyer, Felipe Alexandre. Contacted by The Associated Press, the lawyer's firm, AG Immigration, confirmed the report.

Brazil top court to investigate Bolsonaro role in Brasilia riots

Bolsonaro faces several investigations for anti-democratic statements he made as president, including repeated claims that the election system was open to fraud.

Brazil government acts against Jair Bolsonaro backers, new protest fizzles

The call for the probe came as the government of leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva had prepared stepped-up security measures to face renewed protests on Wednesday, but mass demonstrations proposed on pro-Bolsonaro social media to "retake power" failed to materialize.

Social media firms failed once again in Brazil

Insurrection in Brasilia shows the damage that can be done when Meta, TikTok and other platforms neglect viral misinformation in foreign markets

Jair Bolsonaro in Florida hospital; over 1,500 supporters detained after Brasilia riots

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, a leftist who took office on Jan. 1 after defeating Bolsonaro in an October vote, promised to bring those responsible for the violence to justice.

Brazil Riots: Why Did Bolsonaro Supporters Storm Supreme Court, Congress? | What Happened In Brazil?

Supporters of the far-right politician and former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro, who narrowly lost the presidential elections in 2022, rioted in Brazil's capital, Brasilia. In a shocking resemblance to the United States' Capitol riots of January 2021, the supporters of Bolsonaro stormed the Presidential Palace, the Congress and the Supreme Court in a similar fashion. Draping themselves in Brazilian flags, they broke windows, set off fires, fought with the police, and raised slogans. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called it a "fascist attack" and promised that those responsible will be punished. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a tweet, raised concerns about the events, and said that “Democratic traditions must be respected by everyone.” But why did Bolsonaro supporters do this? What happened? Watch the video to know more!

Brazil Protest: Bolsonaro supporters storm key government building

Hundreds of supporters of Brazil's far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro broke through police barricades and stormed into Congress, the presidential palace and the Supreme Court on January 8, in a dramatic protest against President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's inauguration last week.

Brazil investigates who led anti-democratic riots in capital

Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes also ordered social media platforms Facebook, Twitter and TikTok to block coup-mongering propaganda.

Democratic traditions must be respected by everyone: PM Modi on Brazil protests

Modi tweeted, "Deeply concerned about the news of rioting and vandalism against the State institutions in Brasilia. Democratic traditions must be respected by everyone. We extend our full support to the Brazilian authorities."

Jair Bolsonaro backers ransack Brazil presidential palace, Congress, Supreme Court

There were no immediate reports of deaths or injuries from their rampage, but the invaders left a trail of destruction, throwing furniture through the smashed windows of the presidential palace, flooding parts of Congress with a sprinkler system and ransacking ceremonial rooms in the Supreme Court.

Brazilin President signs bill to legitimize bitcoin for payments

The new rules, as per the bill, view the bitcoin currency as a digital representation of the value, which can be used as a means of payment, as well as an investment asset in South America.

Jair Bolsonaro challenges Brazil election he lost to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

Bolsonaro's claim seems unlikely to get far, as Lula's victory has been ratified by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) and acknowledged by Brazil's leading politicians and international allies. Still, it could fuel a small but committed protest movement that has so far refused to accept the result.

COP27 | On climate change policies, follow the good example set by Brazil

Lula De Silva’s victory in the Brazilian elections raises hopes of protecting the Amazon forests, the world’s largest carbon sink 

Brazil Protest: Unable to accept defeat, thousands of Bolsonaro supporters ask military to step in

Thousands of supporters of Jair Bolsonaro called on Brazil's military on November 2 to keep the far-right leader in power after he lost a cliffhanger to leftist rival Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva