Jair Bolsonaro Ordered to Face Trial in Brazil for Attempting a Coup

Brazil’s top court ruled that the former president will be tried over his role in a vast plot to cling to power after his 2022 election loss.

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Son of Jair Bolsonaro Says He Will Seek Political Asylum in the U.S.

Eduardo Bolsonaro, a son of Brazil’s former president, said he planned to stay in the United States, claiming persecution back home.

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Small Plane Crashes Into Buildings in Brazilian City

Initial reports suggested it was unlikely that those on the plane survived. At least 14 other people were believed to have been injured on the ground.

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Brazilian Police Arrest Close Ally of Ex-President Bolsonaro, Official Says

Gen. Walter Braga Netto was Jair Bolsonaro’s running mate. The arrest was for meddling in an investigation into a plot to stage a coup, the police said.

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Brazil’s Most Common Surname Has a Grim Past

Silva, the surname of presidents and soccer stars, has long carried stigma over its colonial links. Now, many see its legacy in new ways.

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Bolsonaro’s Right Wing Movement Faces Backlash After Coup Accusations

Accusations that former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro plotted a coup arose after a former top aide of his was implicated in a plan to kill the current president.

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