US sanctions Brazil health officials over Cuba’s overseas medical missions Washington claims the health officials were involved in Cuba’s ‘coercive labour export’ of medical workers. Al Jazeera · Aug 14, 2025
Brazil plans aid packages for businesses impacted by Trump tariffs The plan, called ‘Sovereign Brazil’, will include credit for businesses that rely on exports. Al Jazeera · Aug 13, 2025
Lula says Trump would be put on trial in Brazil if January 6 riots took place there Brazilian president’s comments come amid US attempts to pressure judges in coup trial against Trump ally Bolsonaro The Guardian - US · Aug 13, 2025
Key issues omitted in revised US State Department human rights report Rights groups allege manipulation of US report after firing of key staff and overhaul of human rights priorities. Al Jazeera · Aug 12, 2025
Bolsonaro supporters pray for Trump rescue as coup plot trial verdict nears Far-right ex-president’s devotees pin hopes on pressure campaign but tariffs and sanctions appear likely to fail The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2025
Why Trump's tariffs could be a disaster for Brazil's acai industry and American consumers Prices of acai smoothies and bowls look certain to go up in the U.S. as President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Brazilian exports in July and threatened the delicate balance of supply and demand that holds the industry The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2025
Top US diplomat in Brazil summoned to foreign ministry over Bolsonaro trial comments US embassy accused supreme court judge of persecuting ex-president, currently on trial for alleged coup attempt The Guardian - US · Aug 8, 2025
Brazil's President Says 'Won't Humiliate Myself' By Calling Trump — Seeks Joint BRICS Response With China, India To Counter Tariffs Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said he has no plans to reach out to President Donald Trump to negotiate the new tariffs imposed by the United States. Benzinga · Aug 7, 2025
Morning Mail: the big beef producer and the frontier wars; ‘progress’ in Ukraine talks; real range of EVs revealed Jesse Gregson led massacres of Aboriginal people before joining the Australian Agricultural Company; deadline for Ukraine peace deal looms; CSIRO scientists face the axe again The Guardian - AU · Aug 6, 2025
Brazil requests World Trade Organization consultation over Trump tariffs Brazil’s President Lula claims Donald Trump ‘doesn’t want to talk’ to negotiate better trade terms for both countries. Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2025
Brazil Seeks WTO Relief Against Trump Tariffs Brazil on Wednesday approached the World Trade Organization (WTO) for relief against a hefty trade tariff imposed by President Donald Trump on more than a third of US-bound exports from the Latin American powerhouse. International Business Times · Aug 6, 2025
Brazil judge eases Jair Bolsonaro house arrest to allow family visits Ex-president can see children and grandchildren without prior court approval, but phone and video ban remains The Guardian - US · Aug 6, 2025
Steeper US Tariffs Take Effect On Many Brazilian Goods US tariffs on many Brazilian products surged Wednesday, as President Donald Trump moved ahead with a pressure campaign against the trial of his right-wing ally Jair Bolsonaro. International Business Times · Aug 6, 2025
Eduardo Bolsonaro: 'Provocateur' Inflaming US-Brazil Spat Brazilian congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro is hailed by some as a slayer of tyrants in defense of his coup-accused father. International Business Times · Aug 5, 2025
The Conversation · Aug 5, 2025 The hubris arc: how visionary politicians turn into authoritarians What turns a democratically elected leader into an authoritarian? The process is rarely abrupt. It unfolds gradually and is often justified as a necessary reform. It is framed as what the people wanted. All this makes it difficult for citizens to recognise what is happening until it’s too late.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2025 US steps up efforts to help Bolsonaro avoid jail over alleged coup plot State department condemns judge’s decision to place former Brazil president under house arrest as trial proceeds
Euronews · Aug 5, 2025 Brazil's Supreme Court orders house arrest of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro amid coup plot allegations The ruling comes a month after Brazil’s top court ordered the former president to wear an ankle monitor, submit to a curfew and abide by limitations on his activity as legal proceedings investigating an alleged coup plot continue.
International Business Times · Aug 4, 2025 Brazilian Judge Places Ex-president Bolsonaro Under House Arrest A Brazilian judge on Monday placed former president Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest for breaking a social media ban, escalating a dramatic standoff between the court and the far-right politician accused of plotting a coup.
The Guardian - US · Aug 4, 2025 US condemns Brazil supreme court judge for ordering house arrest of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro US claims judge attempting ‘to silence opposition’ as Bolsonaro accused of breaching ban imposed amid fears he may abscond ahead of trial
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025 Brazil’s Supreme Court orders house arrest for former President Jair Bolsonaro Brazil’s Supreme Court has ordered the house arrest for former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is on trial for an alleged coup plot after losing the 2022 election
Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2025 Brazil Supreme Court orders house arrest of former President Bolsonaro Justice Alexandre de Moraes says Bolsonaro violated pre-trial precautionary measures imposed by the court.
Latin Times · Aug 4, 2025 Colombia Fears U.S. Sanctions As Top Republicans Rally Around Convicted Ex President Criticism of the conviction of former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe has sparked fears in the country that the U.S. will impose punitive measures on current officials
We Got This Covered · Aug 4, 2025 ‘He’s elected to take appropriate action’: Trump official drops bombshell justification for controversial Brazil move Brazil gets the Trump treatment.
International Business Times · Aug 3, 2025 Bolsonaro Backers Rally To Praise Trump For Brazil Pressure Thousands of fervent supporters of Brazilian ex-president Jair Bolsonaro took to the streets Sunday, showing support for US President Donald Trump's pressure campaign against the trial of his right-wing ally.
Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2025 Rallies held in Brazil in support of embattled Bolsonaro facing legal peril The ex-president, accused of seeking to overturn the 2022 election that he lost, has been backed by US’s Trump.