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Brazil Police Probe Bolsonaro Son Over Alleged Spying

Police in Brazil raided the home and offices of former president Jair Bolsonaro's son Carlos on Monday as an investigation into accusations of illegal spying closed in on the far-right leader's inner circle.

International Business Times · Jan 29, 2024

Former Brazilian Intelligence Chief Investigated for Spying on Political Opponents

Brazil's former intelligence chief, Alexandre Ramagem, is under investigation for alleged spying on political opponents. The probe reveals a group within t...

Brazil Police Probe Bolsonaro's Ex-intel Chief For Illegal Spying

Brazilian police raided the home and offices of former president Jair Bolsonaro's ex-intelligence chief Thursday in an investigation into accusations of illegal spying on behalf of the far-right leader and his inner circle.

International Business Times · Jan 26, 2024

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Brazilian police raid Bolsonaro ally’s home over illegal spying allegations

Alexandre Ramagem ran Brazil’s intelligence agency under Bolsonaro, allegedly using Israeli spyware to track political opponents

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2024

Lula hails ‘victory of democracy’ on anniversary of pro-Bolsonaro uprising

Brazilian leaders mark first anniversary of insurrection in Brasília that saw Bolsonaristas attempt to topple new government

The Guardian - US · Jan 8, 2024

Far-right fanatic given 17 years for role in Brazil coup attempt

Aécio Lúcio Costa Pereira, 51, is first rioter to be tried for January assault on Latin America’s largest democracy

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2023

Trial of Brazil’s alleged 8 January insurrectionists opens in supreme court

Judge condemns ‘dastardly putschist attack’ on Latin America’s largest democracy as first four Bolsonaro supporters go on trial

The Guardian - US · Sep 13, 2023

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Judicial activism has had vastly different impacts in Brazil and the United States

Earlier this summer, Brazil’s top electoral court banned former president Jair Bolsonaro from running for office for eight years. Bolsonaro is 68 and will be unable to run for president until he’s 75.

The Conversation · Jul 19, 2023

Brazil threatens to ban Telegram VPN

The move comes after Telegram warned that 'democracy is under attack in Brazil' as VPN interest grows across the region amid temporary blocks.

TechRadar · May 12, 2023

Brazil's crusading justice Moraes ratchets up fight with global tech giants

The head of Brazil's electoral authority, Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, delivered a stern warning to the world's top tech companies on Wednesday, saying he would not let them undermine Brazil's democracy.

Reuters · May 10, 2023

Brazilian justice confirms senator told him about election conspiracy meeting with Bolsonaro

Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes confirmed on Friday that Senator Marcos do Val told him about an election conspiracy meeting he allegedly attended with former President Jair Bolsonaro and former lawmaker Daniel Silveira last year.

Reuters · Feb 3, 2023

Ally claims Bolsonaro plotted coup to block Lula presidency

A Brazilian magazine has released audio of a senator claiming then President Jair Bolsonaro sought help in a plot to annul the October elections and keep himself in power

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023

Brazil’s ex-President Bolsonaro seeks US tourist visa: Lawyer

Application for six-month US visa comes as Jair Bolsonaro faces accusations he helped incite riot in Brazil’s capital.

Al Jazeera · Jan 30, 2023

Brazil Justice Moraes fines Telegram for not complying with court order

Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes fined on Wednesday messaging app Telegram for failing to comply with a court order that called for the suspension of accounts of supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Reuters · Jan 25, 2023

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The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023

Crusading judge tests boundaries of free speech in Brazil

With his athletic build and bald head, Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes cuts an imposing figure

Tribune News Service · Jan 14, 2023

Brazil steps up pressure on Bolsonaro with probe, minister’s arrest

Brazilian authorities are increasing the pressure on Jair Bolsonaro with a probe into the former president’s role in riots that upended the nation’s capital on Jan. 8 and the arrest of his Justice Minister Anderson Torres by federal police.

Tribune News Service · Jan 14, 2023

Bolsonaro’s former minister arrested in probe over capital riots

Former President Jair Bolsonaro’s Justice Minister Anderson Torres was arrested by Brazilian federal police amid an investigation into his involvement in riots that upended the nation’s capital on Jan. 8.

Reuters · Jan 14, 2023

Bolsonaro's ex-justice minister Torres arrested in Brazilian capital

Brazil's former Justice Minister Anderson Torres, who was in charge of public security in Brasilia during the invasion of government buildings a week ago, was arrested in Brasilia on Saturday on suspicion of "omission" and "connivance".

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Tribune News Service · Jan 14, 2023

Brazil top court orders probe of Bolsonaro over insurrection

A Brazilian top court justice ordered an investigation into former President Jair Bolsonaro for the alleged incitement of riots, escalating the political fallout from the insurrection at the nation’s capital on Jan. 8.

Reuters · Jan 11, 2023

Brazil government acts against Bolsonaro backers, new protest fizzles

Brazilian federal prosecutors on Wednesday requested the investigation of three congressional allies of former President Jair Bolsonaro for allegedly inciting the worst attack on the country's democratic institutions in decades.

Reuters · Jan 11, 2023

First to fall after Brasilia riots: the Bolsonarista running capital security

When Brazilian rioters stormed government buildings in Brasilia on Sunday, the man tasked with keeping the city safe was a continent away in Florida - the same state his ex-boss, former President Jair Bolsonaro, had relocated to after losing last year's election.

Reuters · Jan 10, 2023

Brazil's Supreme Court orders arrest of Bolsonaro's ex-justice minister, source says

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has ordered the arrest of former Justice Minister Anderson Torres, who served under former President Jair Bolsonaro and who was in charge of public security in Brasilia during Sunday's invasion of government buildings, a source told Reuters on Tuesday.

Reuters · Jan 10, 2023

Brazilian judge orders arrest of Bolsonaro's ex-minister after Brasilia rampage

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge ordered the arrest on Tuesday of the capital's most recent public security chief after supporters of right-wing former President Jair Bolsonaro led a rampage through government buildings.

Reuters · Jan 10, 2023

Brazil must 'combat terrorism,' top court justice says after capital riots

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes said on Tuesday the country must firmly combat "terrorism" and "anti-democratic people attempting a coup" after supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro stormed Brasilia earlier this week.

The Guardian - US · Jan 10, 2023

Brazil envoy decries ‘grotesque and failed assault’ on democracy

Army and riot police clear Bolsonaro supporters from Brasília as US, Mexico and Canada say they ‘stand by’ democratic institutions

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