Brazil
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice calls for annulment of Jair Bolsonaro’s trial
In a dramatic turn of events, Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Luiz Fux has voted to annul the case against former President Jair Bolsonaro, citing improper jurisdiction. This unexpected move has sparked controversy and added intrigue to the trial, which has already polarized the nation. Bolsonaro stands accused of plotting a coup to remain in power […]
China rejects US pressure on Russian oil tariffs
China has firmly rejected the United States’ proposal to impose tariffs on buyers of Russian oil, describing the move as “economic pressure.” US President Donald Trump suggested hiking tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil, including China and India, to stifle Moscow’s funding for its war in Ukraine. “We firmly oppose the practice of constantly dragging […]
Trump urges EU to impose 100% tariffs on China, India to pressure Russia
United States President Donald Trump has called on the European Union to impose 100% tariffs on China and India, aiming to pressure Russia into ending its war in Ukraine. According to reports from US and British media outlets, Trump made this request during a meeting with US and EU officials in Washington, DC. The proposal, […]
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice labels Bolsonaro leader of coup attempt
Brasília, Brazil– Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has branded former President Jair Bolsonaro the leader of a criminal group that attempted to overturn the 2022 election. This declaration came as Moraes cast the first vote in the final phase of Bolsonaro’s trial. The trial is expected to conclude within days, with Bolsonaro facing […]
Brazil’s Bolsonaro faces verdict in coup trial amid rising tensions
Brazil– Tens of thousands of Brazilians rallied in support of and against former President Jair Bolsonaro on Sunday, September 7, 2025, as the country’s Supreme Court prepares to deliver its verdict in his trial on charges of plotting a coup following his 2022 election defeat. The rallies, held across major cities including Sao Paulo, Rio […]
Brazil’s Bolsonaro trial enters verdict phase
The trial of Brazil‘s former President Jair Bolsonaro has entered its verdict phase, marking a significant moment for the country’s democracy. Bolsonaro faces charges of leading a conspiracy to remain in power after losing the 2022 election, including attempting to stage a coup, plotting the assassination of senior officials, and involvement in an armed criminal […]
Brazil’s democracy on trial as Jair Bolsonaro faces justice
Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro and seven of his allies, including four senior military members, have gone on trial for allegedly attempting to stage a coup to topple the country’s democracy. This marks the first time in Brazilian history that such powerful figures have faced justice for seeking to undermine democracy. Bolsonaro, a far-right populist […]
Brazil’s Lula weighs countermeasures against Trump’s tariffs
Brazil‘s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has indicated that his government will not rush to impose retaliatory tariffs on the United States, despite facing 50 percent taxes on its exports to the US. Instead, Lula has repeated his call for trade negotiations with his US counterpart, Donald Trump. The Brazilian president emphasized that while […]
Bolsonaro Denies Involvement in Alleged Coup Plot
Lawyers for former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro have submitted a final statement denying the charges against him in a trial focused on his alleged role in a plot to stay in power despite losing the 2022 election. In the statement, Bolsonaro’s legal representatives argued that prosecutors had presented no convincing evidence and that the case […]
Brazil Plans Aids for Businesses Impacted by Trump Tariffs
The Brazilian government has unveiled a plan to support local exporters impacted by the 50 percent tariff imposed by President Donald Trump of the United States. Officials announced what has been dubbed “Sovereign Brazil”, a credit lifeline of 30 billion reais ($5.5 billion) on Wednesday. Brazil‘s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva described the aid […]