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7 Explosive Developments as Brazil Jails Jair Bolsonaro

26/11/2025

Brazil’s Supreme Court has ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to immediately begin serving his 27-year prison sentence for plotting a failed coup after the 2022 election. The ruling marks an unprecedented moment in Brazil’s modern democracy, placing the far-right figure at the center of a political reckoning that now reshapes the nation’s 2026 election landscape.

132 Killed in Powerful Crackdown on Red Command

30/10/2025

Brazil’s deadliest police operation in Rio de Janeiro has left at least 132 dead, including four officers, after a sweeping crackdown on the Red Command gang. The raid—occurring days before major UN-linked climate events—has drawn international criticism and renewed questions about Brazil’s policing strategy, human rights, and the country’s security crisis.

Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro is Sentenced to 27 Years for Coup Plot: Trump and US Response Deepen Political Crisis

12/09/2025

Brazil’s Supreme Court has sentenced ex-President Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison for plotting a coup after his 2022 election defeat. The landmark ruling, which also revealed plans to assassinate Lula da Silva and top officials, sparked political shockwaves, US sanctions, and Trump’s strong defense of his ally. What’s next for Bolsonaro and Brazil’s democracy?

BRICS Leaders to Hold Virtual Summit on Trump Tariffs and Multilateralism

02/09/2025

Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has convened a virtual BRICS summit on September 8 to discuss Donald Trump’s escalating tariffs and reaffirm the bloc’s commitment to multilateralism. The meeting follows heightened tensions between Washington and emerging economies, as Bolsonaro’s trial in Brazil fuels further diplomatic strain.

Modi and Lula Unite as Trump’s Tariffs Disrupt Global Trade

08/08/2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Lula da Silva discuss US President Trump’s 50% tariffs on India and Brazil. The leaders reaffirm their strategic partnership and BRICS unity while exploring trade, technology, and multilateral solutions to the crisis.