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Former President Jair Bolsonaro is on trial in Brazil for allegedly masterminding an attempted coup after losing the 2022 election to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

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September 3, 2025

Brazil: Supreme Court mulls verdict over Bolsonaro coup plot

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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro during a session of the Brazilian Supreme Court.

Trial against Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro nears verdict

Trial against Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro nears verdict

The trial of Jair Bolsonaro, charged with planning a coup after losing the 2022 election, has deeply divided Brazil.
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Bolsonaro wearing a black jacket and crossing his arms in a church

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Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro leaves a hospital after undergoing medical examinations, authorized by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, to return to house arrest as he awaits trial after being accused of plotting a coup following his electoral defeat, in Brasilia, Brazil, August 16, 2025

Brazil's Bolsonaro under 24-hour watch as 'flight risk'

Brazil's Bolsonaro under 24-hour watch as 'flight risk'

Brazil's former president is awaiting the verdict in a coup-plotting trial after losing the 2022 election.
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A drone view shows supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro taking part in a demonstration against the Supreme Court's measures in his trial, in Sao Paulo, Brazil August 3, 2025.

Brazil: Mass rally backs amnesty for far-right Bolsonaro

Brazil: Mass rally backs amnesty for far-right Bolsonaro

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PoliticsAugust 4, 202502:49 min
Demonstrator holds a sign that read in Portuguese "Trump and Bolsonaro, enemies of Brazil" .

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How Trump's high tariffs against Brazil could backfire

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PoliticsAugust 1, 2025
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Brazil slapped with 50% tariffs — who's next?

Brazil slapped with 50% tariffs — who's next?

Brazil, Canada and India are the latest targets of US President Donald Trump's global tariff spree.
GlobalizationAugust 1, 202501:40 min
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