Tag: Jair Bolsonaro

Thursday, February 2nd 2023 - 10:44 UTC
“Lula won't last long,” Bolsonaro warns

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said Wednesday during a speech before a group of his followers in the US State of Florida that the current administration of President Luiz Inàcio Lula da Silva might have its days numbered.
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Thursday, February 2nd 2023 - 10:09 UTC
Rodrigo Pacheco remains Senate Speaker in Brazil

Brazilian Senator Rodrigo Pacheco (PSDB - MG) was reelected Wednesday by 49 votes against Rogerio Marinho's 32 to remain the Speaker of the South American country's Upper House, thus dealing a blow to the rightwing opposition loyal to former President Jair Bolsonaro.
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Tuesday, January 31st 2023 - 09:34 UTC
Bolsonaro applies for six-month tourist US visa

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has applied for a tourist visa to stay in the United States for another six months, it was reported Monday.
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Friday, January 27th 2023 - 19:28 UTC
Brazil: Federal Police launches 3rd phase of Operation Lesa Pátria

Brazilian Federal Police (PF) Friday launched the third phase of Operation Lesa Pátria (lèse patria) by serving arrest and search-and-seizure warrants across five states and the Federal District, Agencia Brasil reported.
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Wednesday, January 25th 2023 - 18:45 UTC
Bolsonaro needs another operation for his abdominal wound

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is to be operated on again when he returns to his country from the United States due to new complications from the stabbing he received in the city of Juiz de Fora, state of Minas Gerais, during the 2018 campaign, it was reported Wednesday.
Friday, January 20th 2023 - 18:37 UTC
Former Brazilian First Lady regarded as possible presidential contender

Brazilian rightwing politicians are focusing on former First Lady Michelle Bolsonaro to pick up the baton should her husband be disenfranchised and therefore become ineligible to run in future elections.
Wednesday, January 18th 2023 - 23:49 UTC
Lula da Silva has the “impression” that Bolsonaro knew about attacks in Brazil

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday that after the coup attempt that took place on January 8 he had the “impression” that former president Jair Bolsonaro “knew about everything”, during an exclusive interview with Globonews news channel.
Tuesday, January 17th 2023 - 19:25 UTC
Bolsonaro given 3 days to explain draft found at Torres' home

Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (TSE) Justice Benedito Gonçalves Monday gave former President Jair Bolsonaro three days to explain the scope of the documents found among the belongings of then-Justice Minister Anderson Torres.
Tuesday, January 17th 2023 - 10:57 UTC
Bolsonaro regrets the riots in Brasília

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Monday that he regretted the assault on the headquarters of the three branches of government staged in Brasilia by a group of his followers on Jan. 8.
Tuesday, January 17th 2023 - 10:50 UTC
Security increased at Brasilia's government buildings

Brasilia's Acting Governor Celina Leao Monday ordered security deployments in front of public buildings be doubled after the Jan. 8 attacks. Hence, 500 military police officers will be summoned to the so-called Esplanade of the Ministries instead of the current 248 effective immediately, it was announced Monday.