Brazil’s top court expanded its power to protect democracy. But some are wondering whether the court now represents the threat.
Tag: Bolsonaro, Jair (1955- )
Brazil Blocks X After Musk Ignores Court Orders
The social network began to go dark in the nation of 200 million, the result of an escalating fight between Elon Musk and a Brazilian judge over what can be said online.
Elon Musk Closes X Office in Brazil Over Fight With Judge
The billionaire said he would shutter his social network’s Brazil operations instead of complying with a Brazilian judge’s orders to suspend accounts.
Brazil Police Accuse Bolsonaro of Embezzling Saudi Jewels
Brazil’s former president, Jair Bolsonaro, may soon face criminal charges for stealing gifts he received from foreign leaders.
Elon Musk’s Diplomacy: Woo Right-Wing World Leaders. Then Benefit.
Mr. Musk has built a constellation of like-minded heads of state — including Argentina’s Javier Milei and India’s Narendra Modi — to push his own politics and expand his business empire.
The New Players in Brazilian Politics? Elon Musk and Republicans.
The billionaire businessman and House Republicans have given new life to former President Jair Bolsonaro by attacking Brazil’s Supreme Court.
Bolsonaro Faces New Legal Jeopardy After Stay at Hungarian Embassy
The Brazilian Supreme Court and the federal police are demanding answers from former President Jair Bolsonaro after a New York Times investigation.
Brazil Police Recommend Criminal Charges Against Bolsonaro
The federal police accused the former president of falsifying his Covid-19 vaccination records.
Bolsonaro and Allies Planned a Coup, Brazil Police Say
Brazilian federal police raided former government officials and ordered the former president to hand in his passport over accusations that they tried to overturn the 2022 election.
Two Capitol Riots. Two Very Different Results.
Why has Brazil united in rejecting last year’s insurrection, while the United States remains deeply divided over Jan. 6?