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Brazil: Jair Bolsonaro Officially Launches Reelection Bid Amid Controversies

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.

Jair Bolsonaro Net Worth 2022: How He Went From Middle-Class Soldier to One of Brazil's Wealthiest Leaders

Jul 21, 2022 09:36 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Jair Bolsonaro went from humble beginnings as the son of an unlicensed dentist to becoming the most powerful man in Brazil. How rich is the Brazilian president now?

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: Lula Da Silva Calls for Calm After Ally Killed by Jair Bolsonaro Supporter

Jul 13, 2022 10:11 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Following the fatal attack by a supporter of President Jair Bolsonaro on one of his party's leaders, former president Lula Da Silva asked supporters to remain peaceful during a rally in Brasilia.

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.

Pope Francis Appoints Leonardo Steiner as the First Cardinal From Brazil's Amazon Rainforest

Pope Francis Appoints Leonardo Steiner as First Cardinal From Brazil's Amazon Rainforest

Jul 02, 2022 12:10 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Pope Francis is about to make history as he is set to appoint Manaus, Brazil Archbishop Leonardo Steiner as the first cardinal from the Amazon region.

Brazil Election: Jair Bolsonaro to Announce Former Defense Minister as Running Mate

Jun 27, 2022 12:14 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Brazil election is looming closer, with President Jair Bolsonaro announcing on Sunday that he intends to name former Defense Minister Walter Braga Netto as his running mate.

Cocaine Worth $32 Million Found by Police Sniffer Dog Inside Truck of Cookie Boxes in Brazil

May 31, 2022 04:20 AM EDT By Mary Webber

A $32 million shipment of cocaine was seized in Brazil after a police sniffer dog found the illegal drugs inside a delivery truck of cookie boxes.

Brazil: Death Toll of Heavy Rains Rise to 91; Pres. Jair Bolsonaro Visits Site of Tragedy

May 30, 2022 11:08 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

The death toll from Brazil's landslides and floods caused by heavy rains rose to increase on Monday. Here's what Pres. Jair Bolsonaro says about the tragedy.

Brazil: 79 Dead, Dozens Missing After Heavy Rains Caused Floods and Landslides in Pernambuco State

May 30, 2022 12:07 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Landslides and floods caused by heavy rains in Brazil kill 79 people and leaves dozens of people missing.

Starlink in Brazil: Elon Musk Announces Major Move to Help 19,000 Schools, Protect Amazon

May 20, 2022 10:11 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Elon Musk traveled to Brazil on Friday to talk about Starlink connectivity with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and projects to protect the Amazon.

Brazil: Pres. Jair Bolsonaro in Hot Water Over Purchase of Viagra Pills, Penile Implants for Brazilian Army

Apr 14, 2022 12:40 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has been scrutinized after revelations that the defense ministry approved the purchase of penile implants and Viagra pills.