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Brazil: Congressional Inquiry Recommends Charges Vs. Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro Over January 8 Riot

The Congress of Brazil has released a draft report regarding the January 8 riots, which was Brazil's equivalent of January 6. It accused ex-President Jair Bolsonaro of being the coup's mastermind.

Brazil: 3 Doctors Dead, 1 Injured Following a Suspected Politically Motivated Assassination

3 Brazil Doctors, Including Lawmaker's Brother Dead, 1 Injured in Suspected Politically Motivated Assassination

Oct 06, 2023 12:14 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

In a gangland-style attack in Rio de Janeiro, gunmen fatally shot three Brazil doctors and injured a fourth while they were dining at a beachside restaurant early Thursday.

Brazil President Lula da Silva Awake and Recovering After Successful Hip Replacement Surgery

Brazil President Lula da Silva Recovering in Hospital Following Hip Replacement Surgery

Sep 29, 2023 11:44 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Brazilian President Lula da Silva's hip surgery was a success, and he is awake and in good health, according to his doctors on Friday afternoon.

Brazil: Jair Bolsonaro Meets Military Officers to Plan Coup, Says Aide

Former President Jair Bolsonaro Allegedly Meets Military Offices, Plans to Overturn Election Result

Sep 22, 2023 12:48 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Jair Bolsonaro's ex-secretary has claimed that he met with the heads of Brazil's military branches late last year to discuss a "putschist plan" for a military coup.

Guatemala: US and Brazil Warn of Attempts To Stop President-Elect Bernardo Arevalo From Taking Office

Sep 20, 2023 11:03 PM EDT By Rick Martin

International concern regarding democracy in Guatemala is rising, with the US and Brazil now warning of a possible coup to stop President-Elect Bernardo Arevalo.

Small Plane Crashes in Brazil’s Amazon, Killing Everyone on Board

Sep 17, 2023 11:18 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Fourteen people lost their lives in a tragic Brazil plane crash in the Amazon rainforest on Saturday.

Trials for Jair Bolsonaro Supporters Begin Over the January 8 Riots

Sep 14, 2023 12:19 AM EDT By Rick Martin

The Supreme Court of Brazil has started the first trial for the defendants during the January 8 riots in Brasilia, where Jair Bolsonaro supporters attempted a coup.

Brazil: Fierce Storm Causes Flooding, 22 Dead and Hundreds Displaced

Sep 06, 2023 12:10 AM EDT By Rick Martin

An intense storm has battered southern Brazil, causing floods and killing at least 22 people. Several cities are now flooded, with the province of Rio Grande do Sul being the most affected.

Brazil: Jair Bolsonaro Remains Silent on Question About Undeclared Saudi Arabia Gifts

Brazil Police Question Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro About Diamond Jewlery, Luxury Watches Gifted by Saudi Arabia

Aug 31, 2023 11:35 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Brazil Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro and his wife Michelle opted for silence during their appearance before the Federal Police on Thursday during the investigation about undisclosed jewelry gifts from Saudi Arabia.

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

Aug 17, 2023 10:52 PM EDT By Rick Martin

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.

Brazil Star Neymar Leaving PSG for Al-Hilal: How Much Will He Be Making With Saudi Club?

Aug 14, 2023 08:48 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Brazil star Neymar is leaving Paris Saint-Germaine (PSG) after an injury-addled season. It looks like he will be heading to Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia next.

Brazil: Lula's Government Explains 'Growth Acceleration Plan' With $347.5 Billion Budget

Aug 11, 2023 11:38 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Brazil's government announced Friday a forthcoming "growth acceleration program" by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, which will entail a substantial investment of 1.7 trillion reais ($347.47 billion) distributed across all states.

Brazil: Amazon Summit Fails To Reach 'Common Point To End Deforestation'

Aug 09, 2023 10:55 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

During a significant rainforest summit in Brazil, representatives from eight Amazon nations reached a consensus on coordinated environmental policies and measures to enhance regional cooperation.

Brazil: Lula Calls for Amazon Forest Protection Amid Major Threats

Aug 08, 2023 10:38 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has unveiled an ambitious agenda to address the repercussions caused by Bolsonaro's policies and combat environmental offenses.

Brazil Police Raids in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Bahia Kill 45

Brazil: At Least 45 People Killed After Police Conduct Deadly Raids on Drug Gangs in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Bahia

Aug 02, 2023 11:47 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

In a particularly violent week for Brazil, at least 45 people have lost their lives in a series of police operations across three states, adding concerns surrounding the country’s notorious police reputation.

Brazil: 14 Dead in Sao Paulo Police Operation in Retaliation Over Killing of Officer

Aug 01, 2023 10:15 PM EDT By Rick Martin

After a police officer in Sao Paulo, Brazil was killed, the Brazilian state's police force employed a deadly raid in retaliation, and they used lethal force.