US sanctions Brazil's Supreme Court justice overseeing case against Bolsonaro The U.S. Treasury Department is imposing sanctions on Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025
Brazil court freezes Bolsonaro son’s assets as Trump’s tariffs appear to backfire Eduardo Bolsonaro is suspected of using money to lobby US president on behalf of his father, Jair, who faces arrest for apparent flouting of social media ban The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2025
Brazilian Judge Threatens Bolsonaro Over Speech Shared On Social Media A Brazilian Supreme Court judge has threatened former president Jair Bolsonaro with imprisonment, arguing that the sharing of a speech of his by online users was a "violation" of a social media ban, according to a document accessed by AFP on Monday. International Business Times · Jul 22, 2025
Bolsonaro’s son blasts top Brazilian court official over assets freeze Former president’s son, Eduardo Bolsonaro, accuses supreme court justice of behaving ‘like every dictator’. Al Jazeera · Jul 22, 2025
Rubio revokes visa for Brazilian judge who went after Trump’s buddy Bolsonaro President Donald Trump has frequently defended former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, calling his prosecution a ‘witch hunt’ The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2025
Rubio moves to strip US visas from eight Brazilian judges in Bolsonaro battle Move by Marco Rubio is latest attempt by Trump administration to help former president avoid justice over alleged coup The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2025
Trump Ally Jair Bolsonaro Hit With Restraining Order As Brazil Supreme Court Cracks Down: Marco Rubio Calls It 'Political Witch Hunt' Brazil’s Supreme Court has intensified its legal actions against former President Jair Bolsonaro, issuing search warrants and restraining orders. This development follows allegations that Bolsonaro sought interference from U.S. President Donald Trump. Benzinga · Jul 19, 2025
US restricts visas for Brazilian officials over Bolsonaro ‘witch-hunt’ Brazilian President Lula sharply criticizes the US move, calling it ‘arbitrary’ and ‘baseless’. Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2025
Brazil's Rogue Court Is Receiving Global Blowback Brazil’s judiciary has abandoned neutrality, with sweeping crackdowns on speech and political rivals. A U.S. tariff response signals the crisis has gone international. Reason · Jul 17, 2025
Why Is Trump Lashing Out At Brazil? US President Donald Trump has announced a 50 percent tariff on Brazilian imports as he accused the country's leftist leadership of orchestrating a "witch hunt" against his right-wing ally, former leader Jair Bolsonaro. International Business Times · Jul 11, 2025
Backers Of Brazil's Bolsonaro Hold Mass Protest In Sao Paulo Thousands of people streamed into central Sao Paulo for a demonstration Sunday called by Brazil's ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, who is seeking "justice" as he faces decades in prison for allegedly attempting a coup after losing the 2022 election. International Business Times · Jun 29, 2025
Brazil confronts military officers accused of plotting a coup in historic trial Brazil's Supreme Court had a historic moment on Tuesday when it heard a confrontation between an army colonel and general, both disgraced for their involvement in an alleged coup plot to keep former President Jair Bolsonaro in office The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025
Bolsonaro denies coup plot but admits discussing ‘alternative ways’ to remain president Ex-Brazilian president admits in court that after Lula’s win, ‘we studied other alternatives within the constitution’ The Guardian - US · Jun 10, 2025
Bolsonaro 'Never' Discussed Coup Plot, Ally Tells Brazil Court Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro "never" discussed a coup following his election defeat to leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, a former minister and key ally told the far-right former president's criminal trial Friday. International Business Times · May 30, 2025
International Business Times · May 28, 2025 In New Battle, Rubio To Refuse US Visas Over Online 'Censorship' The United States said Wednesday it will refuse visas to foreign officials who block Americans' social media posts, as President Donald Trump's administration wages a new battle over free expression.
Reason · Mar 27, 2025 Brazil Sentenced a Woman to 14 Years for Lipstick Graffiti Débora Albuquerque scrawled “You lost, dude” on a statue. Now she’s being treated like a national security threat.
The Conversation · Mar 27, 2025 Former Brazilian president Bolsonaro will stand trial over alleged coup attempt Bazil’s Supreme Court has unanimously accepted a complaint against former president Jair Bolsonaro and seven allies for attempting a coup d'état.
Euronews · Mar 26, 2025 Brazil's Supreme Court says Jair Bolsonaro should stand trial over alleged coup attempt Bolsonaro, who fought to stay in power after losing the 2022 election, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and claims he is being politically persecuted.
The Guardian - US · Mar 26, 2025 Bolsonaro must stand trial over alleged coup attempt, Brazil’s top court rules Supreme court judges decide former president should face criminal prosecution alongside seven close allies
The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025 Brazil’s Supreme Court starts second day of Bolsonaro coup attempt proceedings A panel of Brazil’s Supreme Court has reunited for a second day of proceedings to decide whether former President Jair Bolsonaro and several close allies will stand trial on five counts including attempting to stage a coup
International Business Times · Mar 25, 2025 Brazil Judges Weigh Whether To Put Bolsonaro On Trial For 'Coup' Brazil's Supreme Court started weighing Tuesday whether to put far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro on trial for allegedly masterminding an attempted coup after losing elections in 2022.
Reason · Mar 24, 2025 The Truth About Brazil's Rumble Ban Justice Alexandre de Moraes has shut down Rumble in Brazil, using the same dubious legal arguments that led to the blocking of X and Telegram.
The Conversation · Mar 21, 2025 Digital imperialism: How US social media firms are using American law to challenge global tech regulation Social media platforms tend not to be that bothered by national boundaries.
Latin Times · Mar 2, 2025 Matt Gaetz Claims Bolsonaro Is 'Being Punished' by Brazilian President for Trying to Appear on His Show: 'This Is a Violation of Human Rights' Matt Gaetz has come to the defense of Brazilian lawmaker Eduardo Bolsonaro, claiming that the Brazilian government is retaliating against him over an interview.
Top News · Feb 22, 2025 Brazilian Supreme Court Suspends Video-Sharing Platform Rumble Brazilian Supreme Court suspends Rumble for non-compliance, raising concerns on free speech and censorship in the digital age.