All posts tagged "Jair Bolsonaro"

CWEB Politics
/ 3 weeks ago
Watch: Jair Bolsonaro in Florida, supporters storm presidential palace, Congress and Supreme Court in Brazil
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro flew to Florida a couple of days before the end of his presidential term in Brazil. He challenged the results of the October 2022 presidential elections. Bolsonaro narrowly lost to rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. On Sunday, many of his far-right followers stormed important...
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CWEB World News
/ 3 weeks ago
Brazilian Authorities Vow to Protect Democracy After Attack on Government Buildings
Brazilian authorities vowed Monday to protect democracy and condemned “acts of terrorism” a day after thousands of supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro stormed and vandalized the country’s Congress, Supreme Court and presidential office building in the capital of Brasilia. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva toured the heavily damaged...
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CWEB World News
/ 1 month ago
Watch: Brazil’s new president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is sworn in while Jair Bolsonaro is hiding in Florida
Leftist leader Luiz Inacio “Lula” da Silva promised to “rebuild” Brazil “with the people” as he was sworn in as the country’s new president for a historic third term. “Our message to Brazil is one of hope and reconstruction,” Lula said after signing the document that formally established him as...
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CWEB World News
/ 1 month ago
Running Away? Former President Jair Bolsonaro Flees from Brazil to Florida
Jair Bolsonaro, the outgoing Brazilian president, arrived in Florida on Friday after delivering a tearful message to his supporters less than two days before his fierce leftist rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva takes office. Jair Bolsanaro’s legal immunity from prosecution will expire on Monday, when his bitter rival is...
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