Bolsonaro
US Sanctions on Brazilian Judge Spark Diplomatic Row
The Brazilian government has criticised the United States Department of the Treasury’s decision to impose sanctions on Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes over alleged suppression of freedom of expression and the ongoing trial of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva released a statement on Wednesday condemning what he […]
Supreme Court Declines to Arrest Bolsonaro Over Social Media Ban
The Brazilian Supreme Court has decided not to take former President Jair Bolsonaro into custody for now, despite his potential violation of a social media ban. Justice Alexandre de Moraes described the incident as “isolated” and opted against an arrest warrant, warning that future violations would culminate in his arrest. De Moraes has overseen a […]
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Threatens to Arrest Bolsonaro
A Brazilian Supreme Court justice, Alexandre de Moraes, has threatened to detain former President Jair Bolsonaro for breaching a ban on appearing in audios, videos, and interviews shared on social media. According to Justice Moraes, Bolsonaro could face “immediate imprisonment” unless his lawyers provide a satisfactory explanation within 24 hours for his appearance in a […]