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Brazil prosecutor says ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, a Trump ally, guilty of violent coup plot

July 16, 2025 by Author

Brasilia — A prosecutor asked Brazil’s Supreme Court on Tuesday to find ex-president Jair Bolsonaro guilty of plotting a coup, in closing arguments after a trial that saw President Trump try to intervene on behalf of his right-wing ally. Bolsonaro is accused of seeking to overturn the 2022 election won by his left-wing opponent, current President … Read more

Trump threatens Brazil with massive 50% tariff, citing “Witch Hunt” against ex-president Bolsonaro

July 9, 2025 by Author

President Trump said Wednesday he would impose a 50% tariff on goods from Brazil next month, one of the steepest rates for any U.S. trading partner, citing the criminal prosecution of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, which Mr. Trump called an “international disgrace.” Mr. Trump has sent open letters to about 20 countries this week — … Read more