Brazilian politics
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.
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.