Brazil judge bars law that could reduce Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison sentence
Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes suspends use of law to reduce prison sentences, pending further review.
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Key Bolsonaro ally arrested in Paraguay while trying to flee to El Salvador
Ex-Brazilian police chief caught using fake Paraguay passport in attempt to board flight to Panama, sent back to Brazil.
Brazil’s jailed ex-President Bolsonaro undergoes ‘successful’ surgery
Bolsonaro’s operation addressed a painful double hernia; doctors anticipate five to seven days of hospitalisation.
Brazilian Supreme Court says Bolsonaro can leave prison to undergo surgery
Justice Alexandre de Moraes has approved a request for the ex-president to leave prison for hernia treatment.
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Video: Thousands in Brazil protest Bolsonaro ‘amnesty’ bill
Thousands of people protested against a bill that would reduce the prison sentence of former President, Jair Bolsonaro.
Published On 15 Dec 2025
Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies passes bill to lower Bolsonaro’s sentence
The controversial bill, which prompted a scuffle in Congress’s lower chamber, now proceeds to the Senate for a vote.
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Video: Brazil lawmaker stages protest in chamber over Bolsonaro
A Brazilian lawmaker was removed from Congress by police on Tuesday as he staged a protest against a bill.
Published On 10 Dec 2025
Brazil’s Supreme Court orders Jair Bolsonaro to begin prison sentence
The ex-president was sentenced to more than 27 years in prison for trying to foment a coup after his election loss.
Brazil’s Supreme Court panel votes to keep Bolsonaro in police custody
Four justices voted to keep the former right-wing president in police custody after his ankle monitor was damaged.
Bolsonaro says hallucinatory effects of meds made him tamper with ankle tag
Brazil’s ex-president, convicted of foiled coup, is under arrest after taking a soldering iron to the monitoring device.
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How the arrest of former president Jair Bolsonaro has divided Brazilians
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro was taken into police custody after tampering with his ankle monitor.
Published On 23 Nov 2025
