Aug 06 Brazilian Supreme Court justice eases Bolsonaro’s house arrest to allow unrestricted family visits By Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press The conservative former leader is on trial for allegedly masterminding a coup plot to remain in office despite his election loss to current leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro denies wrongdoing. Continue reading
Aug 05 Brazil’s Supreme Court orders house arrest for former President Bolsonaro, a Trump ally By Maurico Savarese, Associated Press Prosecutors accuse Bolsonaro of heading a criminal organization that plotted to overturn the election, including plans to kill President Lula and a Supreme Court justice. Continue reading
Jul 15 Brazil’s Bolsonaro describes coup plot trial as a ‘witch hunt’ as prosecutors call for guilty verdict By Eléonore Hughes, Associated Press Brazil’s chief prosecutor has recommended a guilty verdict in the trial of former president Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of leading a coup plot that sought to overturn the 2022 election result. Continue reading
Jul 13 Watch 6:43 How Russia used Brazil as a ‘spy factory’ for global espionage By Ali Rogin, Harry Zahn A New York Times investigation found that Moscow has used Brazil as a launchpad for its global espionage operation. Brazilian federal police uncovered the deception after a yearslong hunt, dealing a massive blow to Putin’s spy program. Ali Rogin speaks… Continue watching
Jul 10 Brazil vows retaliatory tariffs if Trump follows through on 50% tariff threat By Mauricio Savarese, Josh Boak, Associated Press Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Thursday that he will impose retaliatory tariffs on the United States if President Donald Trump follows through on a pledge to boost import taxes by 50% over the South American country's criminal trial against his predecessor, Jair… Continue reading
Jul 01 Catholic bishops from Global South demand climate justice By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press In a joint ecological appeal, they blasted the “openly denialist and apathetic stance” of “so-called elites of power” in the industrialized world who pressure their governments to back off sufficient mitigation and adaptation measures. Continue reading
May 28 These Brazilian nuns go viral after dropping the beat on Catholic TV By Tatiana Pollastri, Associated Press The duo stood up and launched into a routine complete with singing, beatbox and dance moves. Continue reading
May 23 Renowned Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado dies at age 81 By Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press One of Brazil's most famous artists, Salgado’s life and work were portrayed in the 2014 documentary film “The Salt of the Earth," co-directed by Wim Wenders and his son, Juliano Ribeiro Salgado. Continue reading
May 07 Russia to host leaders of China and Brazil for the 80th anniversary of its World War II victory By Associated Press Russia’s President Vladimir Putin is set to host the leaders of China, Brazil and other heads of states for festivities on Friday marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. Continue reading
May 04 Brazilian police arrest 2 suspects over alleged plot to bomb Lady Gaga’s concert in Rio By Associated Press Rio de Janeiro’s state police said they had worked with the Justice Ministry to disrupt an attack allegedly planned by a group that was spreading hate speech against the LGBTQ community. Continue reading