Bolsonaro

U.S. Escalates Support for Bolsonaro as Visa Revocations Target Brazilian Supreme Court Judges Amid Political Turmoil

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Brasília, Brazil — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has taken significant action by revoking the visas of eight Brazilian Supreme Court judges, intensifying efforts to assist former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro as he faces mounting legal challenges related to alleged attempts to retain power after losing the 2022 election. Bolsonaro, a right-wing populist aligned with the former U.S. President Donald Trump, is currently on trial for purportedly orchestrating a violent scheme to maintain his position following his electoral defeat to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Convicted by the Supreme Court, Bolsonaro could face up … Read more

U.S. Secretary of State Imposes Visa Sanctions Amid Controversy Surrounding Brazil’s Bolsonaro Investigation

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BRASÍLIA, Brazil — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced visa restrictions targeting Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes and some of his associates, following judicial actions against former President Jair Bolsonaro. This development comes as Bolsonaro faces increasing legal disputes amid allegations of attempting to undermine Brazil’s current administration. Rubio characterized the legal measures against Bolsonaro as a “political witch hunt,” asserting that these actions not only violate the rights of citizens in Brazil but also have repercussions for Americans. He stated that the U.S. administration is committed to holding accountable individuals … Read more