Jair Bolsonaro

Brazilian police formally accuse Bolsonaro and his aides of alleged 2022 coup attempt

By Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press

Brazil’s federal police on Thursday formally accused former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 other people of attempting a coup to keep him in office after his defeat in the 2022 elections.

Argentine President Milei snubs Brazil's Lula and heads to CPAC convention alongside Bolsonaro

By Isabel DeBre, Associated Press

Given the choice between a far-right convention to bash his enemies and a presidential summit to discuss regional trade policy, Argentine President Javier Milei preferred the stadium packed with cheering fans. In doing so, Milei delivered another harsh rebuke to Brazil's left-wing president,…

Bolsonaro indicted by Brazil's police for money laundering linked to undeclared diamonds

By Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press

The indictment of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro for money laundering and criminal association in connection with undeclared diamonds from Saudi Arabia marked the far-right leader’s second formal accusation, with more potentially in store.

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.

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.

Brazil observes anniversary of the anti-democratic uprising in the capital

By Diane Jeantet, Diarlei Rodrigues, Associated Press

Brazil has observed the anniversary of last year's uprising in the capital when thousands of supporters of Bolsonaro stormed government buildings and called for a military intervention to remove President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from office.