Brazil’s Supreme Court ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to begin serving a prison term for conspiring to remain in power after losing the last election.
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Bolsonaro’s Arrest Exposes Limits to Trump’s Power
President Trump tried to keep the former Brazilian president, Jair Bolsonaro, out of prison. He failed, and now he is moving on.
How a Sabotaged Ankle Monitor Ended Bolsonaro’s House Arrest
Shortly before he was expected to start serving a 27-year sentence, Brazil’s former president took a soldering iron to his tracking device.
Stopping the Greatest Threat to the Amazon, One Fire at a Time
After four decades of research, a scientist returns to the Amazon in an effort to change the behavior that has led to years of environmental crisis.
Jair Bolsonaro Arrested in Brazil Amid Fears He Might Flee to Avoid Prison
The arrest came days before the former president was expected to be ordered to begin a 27-year prison sentence for staging a failed coup.
Thousands March for Climate Action as COP30 Talks Enter Second Week
As the talks continue, some countries are pushing for a detailed “road map” for a global transition away from oil, gas and coal.
UN Climate Summit in Brazil Brings Tourism and Change to Belém’s Ver-o-Peso Market
A market central to a Brazilian port city’s culture and cuisine got a makeover for the U.N. Climate Change Conference. The results have thrilled some but angered others.
Indigenous People Take the Stage at COP30 Climate Talks in Belém, Brazil
This summit is unlike any of its predecessors in at least one significant way: The Indigenous presence is palpable and strong.
The Global Climate Leadership Vacuum
The United States is largely absent from the United Nations climate negations in Brazil. So who is stepping up?
Tornado Rips Through Southern Brazil, Killing at Least 5
Pounding rain and winds of over 150 miles per hour left a trail of devastation in the state of Paraná.