Jair Bolsonaro

A Brazilian senator faces corruption charges, threatening the Bolsonaro family's ally.

Brazilian President Lula secured an unexpectedly positive meeting with Trump in Washington, addressing trade and security cooperation while maintaining cautious optimism about resolving ongoing commercial disputes and preventing U.S. interference in Brazilian affairs.

Brazilian President Lula reported that Trump stated he does not plan to invade Cuba during their White House meeting, while offering mediation between Washington and Havana to resolve the decades-long blockade affecting the Caribbean nation.

Trump and Brazilian President Lula met for three hours at the White House Thursday, but canceled their planned joint press availability without explanation. Both leaders later called talks "very well," discussing trade, tariffs, and nuclear non-proliferation amid broader diplomatic tensions.

Trump and leftist Brazilian President Lula da Silva held a White House meeting, narrowing ideological differences after months of trade tensions and discussing tariffs, rare earth investments, and organized crime cooperation over two hours.

Lula and Trump meet at the White House amid diplomatic tensions and key elections.

Brazilian President Lula will meet Trump to discuss organized crime cooperation and tariffs, seeking to strengthen bilateral relations after last year's trade tensions while protecting Brazil's sovereignty and rare earth mineral interests.

Brazil's President Lula launches a plan to reduce family debts by up to 90%.

Brazil's Congress voted to reduce ex-president Jair Bolsonaro's prison sentence by up to 20 years.

Brazil's Congress reduces former President Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence.

Brazil's Congress overturned President Lula da Silva's veto, allowing a law to reduce prison sentences for those convicted of anti-democratic acts, potentially benefiting ex-President Jair Bolsonaro.

Javier Milei's government restricts press access, similar to Bukele and Ortega's style.

Over 20 progressive leaders from Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America convened in Barcelona to forge a united front against rising ultra-right movements, defending democracy, social welfare, humanitarianism, and environmental protection against authoritarian ideologies threatening global civilization.

Flávio Bolsonaro runs for president to free his father from prison.

Brazil revoked a US police attache's credentials after the Trump administration expelled a Brazilian liaison officer involved in arresting fugitive ex-spy chief Ramagem, an ally of Bolsonaro, escalating diplomatic tensions between the Lula and Trump camps.

Leftist politicians from around the world gather in Barcelona to defend democracy against right-wing populism.

Brazil's President Lula criticizes Trump for ruling by fear instead of respect.

Brazil's Supreme Court suspends a law that could shorten Jair Bolsonaro's prison sentence.

Brazilian President Lula met with Trump at the White House, securing assurances against election interference ahead of October's tight presidential race while discussing trade, rare earth minerals, and organized crime cooperation between the nations.

Trump and Lula da Silva concluded a White House meeting with pragmatic accord, discussing trade, tariffs, and regional security, setting aside ideological differences to strengthen U.S.-Brazil economic ties and technology cooperation.

President Trump and Brazil's President Lula held a productive three-hour White House meeting, discussing trade, tariffs, and organized crime cooperation, seeking common ground despite ideological differences as Lula faces October elections.

Brazil's Lula meets US President Trump to discuss trade and tariffs.

Brazilian President Lula visits Washington seeking to prevent new tariffs on exports and negotiate critical minerals access, amid trade tensions and a Section 301 investigation into alleged unfair practices threatening bilateral relations.

Brazilian President Lula meets Trump to discuss organized crime cooperation and tariffs, seeking to protect sovereignty while navigating trade tensions and potential terrorist designations of major criminal factions.

Brazil's President Lula will travel to the US to meet with President Trump later this week.

Brazil's Congress reduces Bolsonaro's sentence, sparking a new conflict with the judiciary.

Brazil's polarized politics pits Lula and Bolsonaro voters against each other, yet they unite against corruption.

Brazil's Congress rejects Lula's Supreme Court nominee and reduces Bolsonaro's sentence, exposing Lula's weakness.

A survey reveals growing polarization among São Paulo voters, with 28% identifying as left and 21% as right.

The era of strongmen leaders is declining due to political failures.

Peter Thiel's public image has shifted from inoffensive entrepreneur to perceived manipulator of global politics.

China employs parallel diplomacy bypassing Argentina's pro-U.S. government, directly engaging industrialists and provincial leaders to deepen economic ties while ten billion dollars in infrastructure projects remain frozen under Milei's administration.

The Trump administration expanded visa revocation policies against foreigners linked to adversarial nations, with 26 individuals already sanctioned by April 16th for supporting hostile powers, threatening US security interests and regional stability across Latin America.

Brazil's ex-spy chief Alexandre Ramagem is freed from US immigration detention.

A Brazilian judge suspends a law that could reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence.

Tennessee GOP lawmakers pass a new US House map carving up a majority-Black district in Memphis.

Brazil's President Lula proposes reducing the workweek from six to five days.

Trump and Brazil's Lula held constructive White House talks on May 7, 2026, easing previous ideological tensions over tariffs and regional policy while discussing trade, security cooperation, and rare earth mineral investments ahead of Brazil's October elections.

Trump met with Brazilian President Lula at the White House, describing discussions on trade and tariffs as "very well," with both nations planning further representative meetings to address key elements following last year's 50% tariffs on Brazilian goods.

President Trump will host Brazil's President Lula at the White House Thursday to discuss security, trade, and critical minerals, marking a cautious diplomatic engagement following months of tensions including U.S. tariffs and public disputes between the two Western Hemisphere leaders.

Trump will host Brazilian President Lula at the White House for economic and security discussions amid their volatile relationship, marked by tariff disputes and disagreements over Bolsonaro's prosecution.

Brazil's President Lula faces vulnerability after two historic legislative defeats.

Brazil's Congress overturned President Lula's veto on a law that could reduce ex-President Bolsonaro's prison sentence.

Brazil's congress shortens Jair Bolsonaro's sentence, overriding President Lula's veto.

Brazil's Senate rejected President Lula's Supreme Court nominee Jorge Messias in a historic vote.

Global leaders face increasing assassination attempts, driven by frustration and disillusionment with democracy.

Pause or peril? Takeaways for the world from Trump's tariff fiasco

Brazilian agribusiness giant Amaggi secured purchase rights to an Argentine grain storage facility operated by bankrupt Los Grobo Agropecuaria for $60,000, strengthening its market position while generating restructuring funds for the struggling firm.

Chinese spies threaten Taiwan’s war readiness

Brazil's ex-intelligence chief Alexandre Ramagem was released after a two-day US immigration detention.