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Brazil Police Tag Ex-President Bolsonaro, US Sanctions Judges Amid Coup Trial

Brazil Police Tag Ex-President Bolsonaro, US Sanctions Judges Amid Coup Trial

Brazil Police Tag Ex-President Bolsonaro, US Sanctions Judges Amid Coup Trial Brazilian authorities on Friday raided the home of former President Jair Bolsonaro, fitting him with an electronic ankle tag and imposing severe restrictions, citing concerns he might flee the country. The dramatic development comes as Bolsonaro faces trial for an alleged plot to overturn the 2022 presidential election results. Under orders from Brazil’s Supreme Court, the right-wing former leader is now barred from engaging with foreign officials, approaching embassies,…

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Bolsonaro Ordered to Wear Ankle Monitor Amid Brazil Coup Probe, Calls it ‘Humiliation’

Bolsonaro Ordered to Wear Ankle Monitor Amid Brazil Coup Probe, Calls it ‘Humiliation’

Bolsonaro Ordered to Wear Ankle Monitor Amid Brazil Coup Probe, Calls it ‘Humiliation’ Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro was ordered to wear an electronic ankle monitor on Friday, a development he described as a ‘supreme humiliation.’ The measure, part of a Supreme Court order, came as federal police conducted searches at his home and party headquarters in Brasília. The strict conditions imposed prohibit Bolsonaro from leaving his residence at night, communicating with foreign diplomats, or using social media. He is…

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Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro Under Scrutiny Amidst Ongoing Criminal Trial

Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro Under Scrutiny Amidst Ongoing Criminal Trial

Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro Under Scrutiny Amidst Ongoing Criminal Trial Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is currently under intense legal scrutiny, with police previously conducting a raid on his residence. The action, which included fitting him with an ankle tag, was reportedly taken due to concerns about flight risk as he faces a criminal trial. This development highlights the ongoing legal challenges for the former leader, as authorities continue investigations into various allegations from his time in office and beyond….

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Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Brazil, Citing Bolsonaro’s ‘Witch Hunt’ Trial

Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Brazil, Citing Bolsonaro’s ‘Witch Hunt’ Trial

Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Brazil, Citing Bolsonaro’s ‘Witch Hunt’ Trial WASHINGTON (AP) — In a move signaling a highly personalized approach to trade policy, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday a steep 50% import tax on Brazilian goods, directly linking the tariffs to what he called a ‘Witch Hunt’ trial against Brazil’s former president, Jair Bolsonaro. The decision, posted on Truth Social, bypasses traditional economic justifications, instead emphasizing Trump’s solidarity with Bolsonaro, whom he considers a friend. The tariffs, set…

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Lula Rebukes Trump Over Bolsonaro Trial Interference Amid Rising US-Brazil Tensions

Lula Rebukes Trump Over Bolsonaro Trial Interference Amid Rising US-Brazil Tensions

Lula Rebukes Trump Over Bolsonaro Trial Interference Amid Rising US-Brazil Tensions Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has strongly condemned remarks by former US President Donald Trump, who urged Brazilian authorities to cease their prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro, labeling it a ‘witch hunt’. Lula asserted Brazil’s sovereignty, stating, ‘We won’t accept interference or instruction from anyone. We have solid and independent institutions. No one is above the law.’ Trump took to social media to defend Bolsonaro, claiming…

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