Brazil’s former president, Jair Bolsonaro, is the target of multiple criminal investigations. One includes a watch, gifted by the Saudis, sold in a Pennsylvania mall.
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Are the Trump Indictments a Turning Point? History Says Not Likely.
The latest indictment of former President Donald J. Trump takes the United States to an uncharted place in its history. But other countries’ histories suggest that the prosecution of leaders accused of wrongdoing cannot fix underlying problems.
Are the Trump Indictments a Turning Point? History Says Not Likely.
The latest indictment of former President Donald J. Trump takes the United States to an uncharted place in its history. But other countries’ histories suggest that the prosecution of leaders accused of wrongdoing cannot fix underlying problems.
Israeli Court Ruling May Determine Democracy’s Fate
From Hungary to India to Brazil, how judges responded to attacks on their independence helped decide whether would-be autocrats prevailed in constraining the courts.
Why Trump and Bolsonaro Cases Were Handled Differently
In both the United States and Brazil, former presidents made baseless claims of fraud, and their supporters stormed government buildings.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Blocked From Office for Election-Fraud Claims
Brazil’s electoral court banned former President Jair Bolsonaro from seeking office until 2030 for spreading false claims about the nation’s voting system.
Tree Loss Increases in Crucial Tropical Forests
The pace of deforestation increased 10 percent in 2022, but there are signs the trajectory may change for the better in the near future.
Berlusconi’s Legacy Lives On Beyond Italy’s Borders
Silvio Berlusconi rose when political parties were weakened and carried on through a cascade of scandals. Leaders like Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro have had similar trajectories.
Bolsonaro to Face Trial Over Electoral Fraud Claims
Brazil’s former president is accused of spreading false information about the nation’s election systems. A conviction would block him from office for eight years.
Bolsonaro to Face Trial Over Electoral Fraud Claims
Brazil’s former president is accused of spreading false information about the nation’s election systems. A conviction would block him from office for eight years.