Jan 09 Brazilian authorities vow to protect democracy, punish pro-Bolsonaro rioters By David Biller, Associated Press Brazilian authorities were vowing to protect democracy and preparing to mete out punishment after thousands of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro's supporters stormed Congress, the Supreme Court and presidential palace then trashed the nation's highest seats of power. Continue reading
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Jan 08 Bolsonaro supporters storm Brazil's presidential palace, Congress and Supreme Court By Diane Jeantet, David Biller, Associated Press Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro who refuse to accept his electoral defeat stormed Congress, the Supreme Court and presidential palace in the capital Sunday. Continue reading
Jan 02 Latin American leaders welcome Brazil's Lula back to office By David Biller, Associated Press On Monday, Lula met with presidents from Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile and Colombia. Continue reading
Jan 01 Brazil's Lula sworn in as president to lead a polarized country By Carla Bridi, Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was sworn in as president on Sunday, assuming office for the third time after thwarting far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro’s reelection bid. Continue reading
Dec 30 Officials say President Bolsonaro may have left Brazil for Florida By Carla Bridi, Diane Jeantet, Associated Press The office of Brazil's vice president says he has become acting president, an indication that President Jair Bolsonaro has left the country. Continue reading
Nov 25 Pro-Bolsonaro protests escalate in Brazil after election loss By Diane Jeantet, Associated Press For more than three weeks, supporters of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro have blocked roads and camped outside military buildings across the nation. Continue reading
Nov 22 Bolsonaro contests Brazil election results, demands votes be anulled By David Biller, Carla Bridi, Associated Press Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is contesting his defeat in the October election and calling on the electoral authority to annul votes cast on more than half of electronic voting machines used. Continue reading
Nov 16 Brazil's Lula pledges 'big fight' against deforestation at COP27 By Peter Prengaman, Associated Press Six weeks before taking power, Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva took several swipes at outgoing President Jair Bolsonaro, who pushed development of the Amazon, both in his pro-business rhetoric and how his administration managed the forests. Continue reading
Nov 15 Bolsonaro supporters protest against Brazil's presidential election results By Diane Jeantet, Diarlei Rodrigues, Associated Press Tens of thousands of Brazilians wearing the colours of the national flag are gathering across the country to protest against President Jair Bolsonaro's defeat in last month’s election and asking for the armed forces to intervene. Continue reading