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Brazil: Jair Bolsonaro Tried To Hack the 2022 Election, Says Hacker

Despite claiming that the elections were rigged against him, Brazil's then-President Jair Bolsonaro tried hacking into the voting system, according to a hacker who testified at a congressional hearing.

Why Did Brazil Ban Jair Bolsonaro From Running for President Until 2030?

Jun 30, 2023 08:40 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro, dubbed the "Trump of the Tropics," has been banned from running for president for eight years.

Brazil: Electoral Committee Rejects Jair Bolsonaro Demand to Invalidate Votes, Overturn Elections

Nov 24, 2022 08:57 PM EST By Rick Martin

Outgoing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro publicly rejected the results of the recent Brazilian presidential elections, where he lost to leftist rival, Lula. He recently tried a legal path to invalidate the votes, but this was shot down by Brazil's Electoral Committee.

Jair Bolsonaro's Camp Ramping up Election Fraud Claims in Brazil With the Help of Donald Trump Advisers

Nov 24, 2022 12:18 AM EST By Mary Webber

The camp of Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro is preparing to strengthen their election fraud claims with the help of former President Donald Trump and his advisers.

Brazil Election: Lula's Victory Over Jair Bolsonaro Strengthens Latin America's 'Pink Tide | Is It Bad News for the U.S.?

Oct 31, 2022 02:22 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Latin American nations welcomed Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on his third term as president, reinforcing the region's "pink tide" of leftist presidents.

Brazil Election Results: Lula Beats Jair Bolsanaro After Controversial Race, Brazilians React

Oct 30, 2022 09:25 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Leftist candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is set to become the next president of Brazil after defeating current far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro by a very small margin.

Brazil Elections: Pro-Bolsonaro Gubernatorial Candidate Stops Campaign Event After Gunshots Were Fired

Oct 17, 2022 09:17 PM EDT By Rick Martin

A Sao Paulo gubernatorial candidate was supposed to hold a campaign event in one of Brazil's biggest favelas, or slums, Paraisopolis. However, gunfire erupted and he was forced to evacuate.

Brazil: US Diplomats Assure Swift Recognition of Election Winner Amid Fears of Jair Bolsonaro Pulling Donald Trump Move

Sep 23, 2022 08:55 PM EDT By Rick Martin

In Brazil, fears that current President Jair Bolsonaro will pull a Donald Trump-style insurrection if ever he loses is real. This makes it complicated as the current frontrunner is the leftist candidate and former President Lula.

Donald Trump Endorses Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro for Another 4-Year Term

Sep 09, 2022 03:13 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Former President Donald Trump has officially endorsed Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro in his reelection bid.

Brazil Elections: Towel Sales Mock Jair Bolsonaro Supporters' Mistrust of Polls

Jul 28, 2022 10:59 PM EDT By Rick Martin

It all started as a joke, but towel sales in Rio de Janeiro may be reflecting the outcome of one of the most important elections happening in South America.

Brazil: Jair Bolsonaro Officially Launches Reelection Bid Amid Controversies

Jul 24, 2022 10:34 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Brazil's Liberal Party held its party convention at a stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, and it approved the nomination of President Jair Bolsonaro there.

Brazil Elections: Jair Bolsonaro Continues to Sow Doubts on Election as He Lags in Polls

Jul 19, 2022 02:12 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro continued to claim vulnerabilities to the country's electronic voting system as he keeps losing in the polls.

Brazil: Jair Bolsonaro Supporter Kills Opposition Party Official

Jul 11, 2022 11:09 PM EDT By Rick Martin

A leftist opposition party official was murdered by an alleged supporter of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro ahead of the upcoming elections in the country. The murder sparked fears that more violence may come as the highly polarized elections in Brazil happens in October.