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Brazil Supreme Court justice unseals probe into Bolsonaro biopic, citing suspected criminal funding

A Brazilian Supreme Court justice has unsealed an investigation into a film about former President Jair Bolsonaro

The Independent UK

Brazilian Supreme Court judge annuls rival's decision, restores federal police chief to his post

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Flávio Dino has restored two senior police officials to their posts, overruling a decision by fellow Justice Andre Mendonca

The Independent UK

Brazil Supreme Court removes federal police chief, deepening crisis at the top court

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice André Mendonca has removed the head of the federal police and the intelligence chief from their posts

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What triumphalist narratives about Brazil’s high court and Bolsonaro imprisonment leave out

On Jan. 15, 2026, Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered that incarcerated ex-President Jair Bolsonaro be given a significant upgrade in his prison accomodations.

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Lula hails Bolsonaro verdict, tells Trump Brazil’s democracy not negotiable

In NYT op-ed, Lula praises ‘historic’ sentencing of Bolsonaro on coup charges, slams US levies on Brazil as misguided.

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Trump Media Goes After Brazilian Judge Overseeing Investigation of Bolsonaro for Alleged Coup

President Donald Trump's media company has filed a lawsuit against a Brazilian Supreme Court judge, accusing him of violating U.S. free speech protections.

Latin Times

X requests it be reinstated in Brazil after complying with judge's orders, source says

A source says billionaire Elon Musk’s social media site X has complied with Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes’ orders, and requested its service be reestablished in the country

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Brazilian Supreme Court to Impose $1 Million a Day Fine to X as it Goes Back Online Despite Ban

The measure will also apply to Elon Musk's Starlink. The app became partially accessible on Wednesday

Latin Times

Musk's Starlink backtracks and will comply with judge's order to block X in Brazil

Elon Musk’s satellite-based internet service provider Starlink has backtracked and announced it will comply with a Brazilian Supreme Court justice’s order to block the billionaire’s social media platform, X

The Independent UK

Brazilian Supreme Court Upholds Block On Elon Musk's X

Brazilian Supreme Court panel confirms blocking of Elon Musk's X platform over legal compliance issues, sparking a clash over free speech and misinformation.

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Brazilian Supreme court upholds X ban in the country as feud with Musk continues

Two additional justices sided with Alexandre de Moraes' decision last week, forming a majority in a five-member panel

Latin Times

Brazilian Supreme Court Orders Suspension Of Elon Musk's X

Brazilian Supreme Court suspends Elon Musk's X platform in Brazil over legal representation dispute, impacting tech regulation.

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Brazilian judge orders Musk’s X to shut down in country as Starlink contests account blockage

Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes on Friday ordered Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter, to suspend operating in Brazil immediately. The social media network closed its office in the country earlier this month rather than obey an order from the judge to block dozens accounts being investigated…

France 24

Brazil Judge, Musk Standoff Intensifies As Starlink Assets Frozen

A standoff between a Brazilian Supreme Court judge and Elon Musk intensified Thursday as the billionaire's Starlink company said its assets had been frozen in the country amid a feud over the fate of his social media platform X. The episode began Wednesday when Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de…

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Social Media Platform X To Close Operations In Brazil

Social media platform X ceases operations in Brazil due to threats from Supreme Court Justice, sparking clash over free speech.

The Independent UK

X announces suspension of Brazil operations, alleging ‘censorship orders’ from Supreme Court justice

Social media company X says it will close its operations in Brazil, claiming Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes threatened to arrest their legal representative in Brazil if they did not comply with orders

International Business Times

Brazil Judge Drops Case On Bolsonaro Stay In Hungarian Embassy

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge dismissed a case against former president Jair Bolsonaro over his two-day stay at the Hungarian embassy, ruling there was no hard evidence he was trying to evade prosecution.

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US Committee Reveals Brazilian Court Orders On Social Media

Brazilian court orders on social media suspensions spark clash with Elon Musk, raising concerns about censorship and free speech.

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Brazil's Supreme Court judge opens an investigation of Elon Musk over misinformation

A Brazilian Supreme Court justice included Elon Musk as a target in an ongoing investigation over the dissemination of fake news and opened a separate investigation into Musk for alleged obstruction.

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Brazil judge orders police to question Bolsonaro on uprising

A Brazilian Supreme Court justice has ordered the country’s federal police to take testimony from former President Jair Bolsonaro as part of the investigation into the Jan. 8 attacks on government buildings in the capital

The Independent UK

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

WEKU

Brazil's army chief has been fired in the aftermath of this month's uprising

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva fired Brazil's army chief on Saturday. Lula has said that some in the military allowed the Jan. 8 uprising in the capital by far-right protesters.

Reuters

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.

Reuters

Brazil's Supreme Court suspends Telegram, a key Bolsonaro platform

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes on Friday ordered the suspension of messaging app Telegram, saying it had repeatedly refused to adhere to judicial orders to freeze accounts spreading disinformation or comply with the country's laws, according to a copy of the ruling seen by Reuters.

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