Brazil

Brazil Supreme Court justice orders investigation of Elon Musk over fake news and obstruction

By David Biller, Associated Press

Justice Alexandre de Moraes noted that Musk began a "disinformation campaign" regarding the top court's actions, including saying the social media platform X would cease to comply with the court's orders to block certain accounts.

Brazilian authorities arrest suspected masterminds behind murder of iconic councilwoman

By Gabriela Sá Pessoa, David Biller, Associated Press

Brazil’s federal police arrested on Sunday the men suspected of ordering the killing of a Rio de Janeiro councilwoman in 2018, a long-awaited step after years of society clamoring for justice.

Heavy rains kill at least 7 in southeastern Brazil, 4-year-old rescued from collapsed house

By Associated Press

Heavy rains in Rio de Janeiro state have killed at least seven people, authorities said Saturday, while a 4-year-old girl was rescued after more than 16 hours under mud.

As several probes target Brazil’s Bolsonaro, his pandemic decisions are catching up to him

By Eléonore Hughes, Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro under investigation for falsifying documents.

Brazil’s Bolsonaro indicted for suspected falsification of his personal vaccine records

By Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press

During the pandemic, Bolsonaro was one of the few world leaders who railed against the vaccine, openly flouting health restrictions and encouraging other Brazilians to follow his example.

Brazilian military leaders told police Bolsonaro presented a plan to reverse the 2022 election

By Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press

The testimonies of Bolsonaro's former Army and Air Force commanders before the police is the first direct mention to the right-wing leader as the person planning a move to change the results of the 2022 election.

Brazil’s economy grows 2.9 percent in Lula’s 1st year, beating expectations

By Associated Press

Lula has said in public forums he wants to push the number above 3 percent this year by drawing more foreign investment to Brazil.

Bolsonaro is under investigation in Brazil for allegedly harassing a whale

By Diane Jeantet, Associated Press

Bolsonaro appeared at the federal police in Sao Paulo on Tuesday to meet with officers, along with his lawyer and former adviser who was also present at the time of the alleged incident.

Yellen urges world leaders to redirect frozen Russian Central Bank assets for Ukraine reconstruction

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Tuesday offered her strongest public support yet for the idea of liquidating roughly $300 billion and using them for Ukraine.

Supporters stage huge rally in Bolsonaro’s defense as he faces potential jail time

By Felipe Mello, Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press

Bolsonaro is seeking to show his base is resilient as he is being investigated by federal police over his alleged role in the Jan. 8, 2023, attacks on government buildings by his supporters over his election loss.