Brazilian Judge with U.S. Sanctions Jails Jair Bolsonaro for Ankle Monitor Violation
Jair Bolsonaro Arrested Following Ankle Bracelet Incident Over the weekend, Brazil’s Supreme Federal Tribunal Judge Alexandre de Moraes issued an arrest warrant for former President Jair Bolsonaro. This follows an incident involving Bolsonaro’s electronic ankle bracelet. Reports from his medical team indicate that Bolsonaro experienced hallucinations and confusion due to medication, which led him to […]
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro detained by federal authorities, according to lawyer
Jair Bolsonaro Detained After Months of House Arrest Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was taken into custody by federal police on Saturday, marking the end of his months-long house arrest as he continues to appeal a Supreme Court decision against him regarding attacks on Brazil’s democracy, according to his lawyer. Celso Vilardi, Bolsonaro’s lawyer, didn’t […]
Judge Investigating Bolsonaro Calls on Rio Governor Regarding Gang Conflict
On Sunday, Brazil’s Supreme Federal Tribunal (STF) Judge Alexandre de Moraes called for the preservation of all documentation and physical evidence linked to Operation Containment. This extensive security operation targeted the powerful drug lord of the “Red Command” in Rio de Janeiro. The decision followed a request from the Federal Public Security Agency (DPU) amid […]
Bolsonaro Family Guides Calm March for Freedom of Conservative Protesters
On Tuesday, supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro gathered in Brasilia for a peaceful march, advocating for amnesty for individuals jailed after the January 8, 2023, riot. They are pushing lawmakers to consider a “broad, general, and unlimited” pardon, which would potentially overturn Bolsonaro’s controversial conviction related to accusations of a coup. The event unfolded […]
Brazil Launches Another Legal Investigation Into Jair Bolsonaro, Who Has Already Been Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison
Investigation into Bolsonaro Family by Brazil’s Supreme Court This week, Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Flavio Dino initiated a probe into former President Jair Bolsonaro and his three oldest sons, focusing on possible irregularities related to the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Reports emerged on Thursday detailing that Justice Dino’s investigation also targets Senators […]
Jair Bolsonaro Found to Have Skin Cancer
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, recently sentenced to 27 years in prison for “crimes against democracy,” has been diagnosed with skin cancer, according to a statement from his medical team on Wednesday. Dr. Cláudio Birolini, leading Bolsonaro’s medical team, shared a brief report. Share A local facility identified squamous cell carcinoma in two out of […]
Brazil Imposes $189,000 Fine on Political Prisoner Jair Bolsonaro for ‘Recreational Racism’
Brazil Court Fines Bolsonaro for “Recreational Racism” On Tuesday, a federal court in Brazil imposed a fine of 1 million Brazilian Reais (about $188,750) on former president Jair Bolsonaro for what has been labeled “recreational racism.” This ruling came from the third panel of the Federal Regional Court of the Fourth Region, which found that […]
U.S. Will Act Appropriately in Response to Brazil’s Imprisonment of Jair Bolsonaro
Secretary of State Responds to Bolsonaro’s Conviction On Thursday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a statement in light of the recent sentencing of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who has been given a 27-year prison term. Rubio expressed the U.S. commitment to addressing what it considers human rights violations. Bolsonaro, a conservative leader who […]
Former President Jair Bolsonaro Receives 27-Year Prison Sentence for False ‘Crimes Against Democracy’
Brazil’s Supreme Court Sentences Bolsonaro On Thursday, Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) handed down a 27-year and three-month prison sentence to former President Jair Bolsonaro. This marked the first conviction for a “crime against democracy” for Bolsonaro, stemming from his involvement in what was described as a “failed coup.” Bolsonaro was found guilty alongside six […]
Most members of Brazil’s Supreme Court decide to convict Bolsonaro for suspected coup attempt
A majority of Brazil’s Supreme Court judges have found former President Jair Bolsonaro guilty of crimes related to his efforts to overturn the 2022 presidential election results. Bolsonaro, who is 70, faced five charges and was convicted on all counts. These included attempting a coup, involvement in armed criminal organizations, undermining democratic governance, and vandalizing […]