Jair Bolsonaro
Jair Bolsonaro's Lawyers Petition for Hospital Transfer to Undergo Surgical Procedures While Serving Prison Sentence
Dec 10, 2025 10:21 am CST
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's defense team has requested his temporary transfer from prison to hospital for surgical procedures while simultaneously appealing for humanitarian house arrest. Bolsonaro is currently serving a 27-year sentence at the Federal Police facility in Brasilia for his involvement in a failed coup attempt against President Lula da Silva following the 2022 election.
Former President Bolsonaro Endorses Son Flavio for 2026 Brazil Presidential Election, Impacting Financial Markets
Dec 06, 2025 07:42 am CST
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has endorsed his eldest son, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, for the 2026 presidential election, causing significant reactions in financial markets as investors had expected a more market-friendly candidate to challenge President Lula. This development comes while the former president remains barred from office and sentenced to over 27 years for plotting a coup after his 2022 electoral defeat.
The Downfall of Jair Bolsonaro: From Brazilian President to Prisoner in a Failed Coup Case
Nov 26, 2025 07:55 am CST
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro begins serving a 27-year sentence for a failed coup attempt against President Lula da Silva. Once a firebrand politician known for controversial statements and policies on the Amazon and COVID-19, Bolsonaro now claims political persecution while his family raises concerns about his fragile health condition as he serves time in a special detention facility.
Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro's Final Appeal Rejected: Must Serve 27-Year Sentence for Coup Plot
Nov 26, 2025 02:44 am CST
Brazil's Supreme Court has finalized former President Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence for plotting to prevent President Lula from taking office after the 2022 elections. Recently moved from house arrest to police headquarters after tampering with his ankle monitor, Bolsonaro claimed his actions were due to medication-induced paranoia rather than escape attempts.
Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro Claims Medication-Induced Paranoia Led to Ankle Monitor Violation
Nov 24, 2025 02:44 am CST
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was taken into police custody after allegedly tampering with his electronic ankle monitor, which he claims was due to medication-induced paranoia. The detention came after Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes expressed concerns about a planned supporters' gathering that could undermine monitoring of Bolsonaro's house arrest.
Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro Arrested on Suspicion of Planning to Evade 27-Year Prison Sentence
Nov 23, 2025 02:34 am CST
Brazil's federal police have arrested former president Jair Bolsonaro over concerns he planned to evade his 27-year prison sentence for orchestrating a coup attempt following his 2022 electoral defeat to President Lula. The arrest came after Justice Alexandre de Moraes alleged Bolsonaro tampered with his ankle monitor, potentially planning an escape during a demonstration organized by his son.
Brazil Supreme Court Rejects Bolsonaro's Appeal Against 27-Year Prison Sentence for Coup Attempt
Nov 08, 2025 05:30 am CST
Brazil's Supreme Court panel has rejected former President Jair Bolsonaro's appeal against his 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup following his 2022 electoral defeat. Justices ruled there was sufficient evidence of Bolsonaro's involvement in plans to overthrow the government after losing to President Lula, maintaining his conviction despite defense arguments claiming overlapping charges.
US Senate Votes to Overturn Trump's Brazil Tariffs Amid International Trade Tensions
Oct 29, 2025 10:15 am CST
The Republican-led US Senate has passed legislation to terminate President Trump's tariffs against Brazil by ending his July national emergency declaration. The measure passed 52-48 with bipartisan support but faces unlikely prospects in the Republican-controlled House. This action comes as part of broader Democratic efforts to challenge Trump's tariff policies, which they claim increase costs for American consumers based on questionable emergency declarations.
Brazil's Bolsonaro Family Seeks US Military Intervention Against Drug Trafficking in Rio
Oct 24, 2025 04:14 am CST
Brazilian senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, has publicly requested US military assistance to combat drug trafficking vessels in Rio de Janeiro, similar to controversial American operations conducted in the Caribbean. This call comes amid strained Brazil-US relations and ongoing debates about the legality of extraterritorial counter-narcotics operations that have resulted in multiple fatalities without transparent evidence procedures.
Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro Is Going To Prison. Here Is How He Can Get Out
Sep 17, 2025 12:56 am CST
On paper, former President Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced to prison until the age of 97.