As a three-term president, he guided the country toward democracy, but he was called an authoritarian at heart and accused of brutality during the revolt that put him in power.
Tag: Politics and Government
On Gaza, Germany’s Government Faces Pressure From All Sides
Germany, after the Holocaust, has a special bond with Israel. But a hunger crisis in Gaza is creating a demand for Berlin to take bolder action.
Bolsonaro Placed Under House Arrest by Brazil’s Supreme Court
Former President Jair Bolsonaro, whose case has partly motivated President Trump’s tariffs on Brazil, was ordered to remain under house arrest as he awaited trial.
Iran Is Holding at Least 4 US Citizens, Rights Groups and Families Say
Two were seized after Israel and the United States attacked Iranian targets in June, and two others have been held since 2024.
Corruption Scandal Puts Mexico’s President on Defense Against Trump
Mexico’s president, battling U.S. accusations that the cartels have gripped her government, is facing a scandal in which two former officials are on the run and their old boss is now a top senator.
In Delhi and New York, Hindu Right Wing Lines Up Against Mamdani
As Zohran Mamdani gets within striking distance of becoming New York’s first Muslim mayor, he is drawing fire from supporters of India’s populist prime minister, who accuse him of being anti-Hindu.
Dozens Killed in Protests Over Gas Prices in Angola
Outraged residents took to the streets of the southern African nation when a taxi strike descended into chaos.
Lithuania’s Prime Minister Steps Down
Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas’s business dealings are under investigation by Lithuanian authorities.
Ancient Gems Linked to Buddha Are Returned to India
Sotheby’s had canceled an auction of the Piprahwa Gems after pressure from the Indian government. India said the relics were back in their “rightful home.”
Modi’s ‘True Friend’ Trump Deals India a Big Blow With Tariff Threats
India’s prime minister has made a big effort to build closer ties using his rapport with the U.S. president, but critics say he is getting little in return.