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Brazil’s top court rules US laws do not apply to its territory

Washington used a U.S. law to sanction Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who is presiding over the trial of former ...

Brazil's Supreme Court to start Bolsonaro coup trial on September 2

A five-judge panel of Brazil's Supreme Court will kick off on September 2 the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro, ...

Brazil court to rule from Sept 2 in Bolsonaro coup trial

Brazil's Supreme Court will begin deciding on September 2 whether former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro is guilty of ...

Brazil’s Bolsonaro rejects coup allegations in final court statement

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has submitted his final defense to the Supreme Court. He stands trial for allegedly ...

Brazil lawmaker Eduardo Bolsonaro meets US Treasury chief amid push for sanctions

Brazil lawmaker Eduardo Bolsonaro said on Friday he met with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent earlier this week, as he ...

U.S. roasters shun coffee from Brazil after 50% tariffs kick in

American coffee buyers are shunning fresh deals with top grower Brazil after President Donald Trump’s 50% tariff took effect ...
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A Tipping Point for Free Speech and Judicial Independence in Brazil

On August 4, Brazil’s Supreme Court justice issued a house arrest order for former president Jair Bolsonaro and prohibited ...

Brazil pushes back against US as dispute widens

Donald Trump threatened Brazilian imports with a 50% tariff for what he says is the “witch hunt” of rightist former President Jair Bolsonaro.