Tag: <span>Jair Bolsonaro</span>
January 18, 2023 > Euan Marshall
Unifying Brazil will be Lula’s biggest challenge in office
In the aftermath of Sunday’s violent riots in Brazil’s federal capital, which caused widespread damage to the seats of all three branches of power, prominent political figures were quick to […] Read More >
January 17, 2023 > Amanda Audi
As post-riot arrests mount, far-right agitators call for “respect” for Lula
From his hotel bed in Monterrey, Mexico, journalist Oswaldo Eustáquio accepted a video call from The Brazilian Report. Judging by his relaxed demeanor, one would have a hard time believing […] Read More >
January 14, 2023 > Amanda Magnani
Instagram Account “Contragolpe Brasil” Identifies Jan. 8 Rioters
Mere hours after the start of the Jan. 8 riot at Three Powers Plaza, where the Brazilian government’s executive, legislative and judicial powers sit, Instagram account Contragolpe Brasil started posting […] Read More >
January 12, 2023 > Alfredo Eladio Moreno
Brazil’s Jan. 8 Shows the Influence of Anti-Communist Rhetoric
It is clear Bolsonaro’s public crusade sowing doubt in the integrity of Brazil’s democracy and elections inspired protestors to attack the Brazilian capital on Jan. 8. But under this patina […] Read More >
March 15, 2016 > Cleuci de Oliveira
In Brasília Protests, “Operation Carwash” Judge and Far-Right Congressman Emerge as Incompatible Heroes
BRASÍLIA, Brazil — On one side, the geeky, understated Brazilian judge overseeing the so-called Operation Carwash investigation into a massive kickback scheme at oil giant Petrobras. On the other, a […] Read More >
December 17, 2014 > Staff
Charges Filed Against Brazilian Lawmaker After Rape Remarks
Top Story — Brazil’s attorney general filed charges of incitement to rape against Brazilian congressman Jair Bolsonaro after he made violent comments to a fellow lawmaker in Congress last Tuesday, […] Read More >