Jan 14 Brazil reckons with artistic treasures damaged in anti-democratic Jan. 8 riot By Mario Lobao, David Biller, Associated Press The horde of rioters who invaded government buildings on Jan. 8 in an attack on Brazil's democracy left behind a trail of destruction whose full scope is only now coming into full view. Continue reading
Jan 13 Brazil Supreme Court authorizes probe of Bolsonaro for Jan. 8 riot By David Biller, Carla Bridi, Associated Press The Brazilian prosecutor-general's office has asked the Supreme Court to include former president Jair Bolsonaro in its investigation of who incited the Jan. 8 riot in the nation's capital. Continue reading
Jan 11 Watch 5:38 News Wrap: Rep. George Santos insists he will not resign amid calls for him to step down In our news wrap Wednesday, newly-elected GOP Congressman George Santos insisted he will not resign after Republican Party leaders in his New York district called for him to quit, the Supreme Court agreed to let New York state continue enforcing… Continue watching
Jan 11 Watch 6:41 Attack on Brazil's government raises concerns about how U.S. extremism has spread abroad Scenes of Jair Bolsonaro’s supporters storming Brazil’s capital were eerily reminiscent of the Jan. 6 insurrection almost two years to the day. Both attacks were inspired by lies of election fraud, but the ties between the two are deeper. Former… Continue watching
Jan 11 Here's what's different about the Brazil attack compared to Jan. 6 By Kenichi Serino The Brasília riot was not simply a repeat of the events in the U.S., experts say – it was different in important ways that are unique to Brazil. Continue reading
Jan 11 Biden under pressure to expel Bolsonaro after riot in Brazil By Joshua Goodman, Associated Press The Biden administration is under growing pressure from leftists in Latin America as well as U.S. lawmakers to expel Jair Bolsonaro from a post-presidential retreat in Florida following an attack by his supporters on Brazil’s capital. Continue reading
Jan 10 Watch 6:10 News Wrap: At least 17 dead as Pacific storms batter California In our news wrap Tuesday, at least 17 are dead as Pacific storms have battered California for 10 days, the Biden administration announced more measures to address record numbers at the southern border and the World Health Organization urged countries… Continue watching
Jan 10 Brazilians demand retribution, 'no amnesty' against Bolsonaro supporters By David Biller, Felipe Mello, Associated Press “These people need to be punished, the people who ordered it need to be punished, those who gave money for it need to be punished,” Bety Amin, a 61-year-old therapist, said on Sao Paulo’s main boulevard. Continue reading
Jan 09 Watch 8:15 Supporters of defeated far-right president storm government buildings in Brazil By Nick Schifrin, Teresa Cebrian Aranda, Zeba Warsi Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stormed the center of power in Brazil’s capital, demanding the military take over and evict current president Lula da Silva. More than 1,500 have been arrested, and Bolsonaro, who is currently in Florida,… Continue watching
Jan 09 WATCH: State Department says Brazil has 'full support' following riots By News Desk and David Biller, Associated Press The statement comes after supporters of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro stormed and trashed the nation’s Congress, Supreme Court and presidential palace Sunday. Continue reading