Jair Bolsonaro Planned to Seek Asylum in Argentina, Brazil’s Police Say

The police said they found a request for asylum, addressed to Argentina’s leader, on the phone of the Brazilian ex-president, who is accused of plotting a coup.

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Brazil Clamped Down on Big Tech. Trump’s Tariffs Could Change That.

With President Trump on their side, U.S. technology companies now have more leverage in Brazil, where they seek to influence new rules policing their platforms.

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Bolsonaro Placed Under House Arrest by Brazil’s Supreme Court

Former President Jair Bolsonaro, whose case has partly motivated President Trump’s tariffs on Brazil, was ordered to remain under house arrest as he awaited trial.

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Here’s What to Know About Trump’s 50% Tariffs on Brazil

Latin America’s biggest economy can weather the shock of a high tariff rate. But American coffee lovers and Brazilian ranchers are likely to feel the pain.

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U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Brazilian Judge Overseeing Bolsonaro Coup Case

Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who has been in the cross-hairs of the Trump administration, will face sanctions in a significant escalation of pressure on Brazil.

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Brazil’s President Lula Voices Frustration With Trump Amid Tariff Battle

Faced with threats of 50 percent tariffs and demands to end a criminal case, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said he wouldn’t take orders from President Trump.

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Flaunting an Ankle Tag, Brazil’s Bolsonaro Joins an Unusual Club

Charged with staging a coup, Jair Bolsonaro showed off his new ankle monitor this week, joining others who embraced symbols of prosecution.

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Bolsonaro, Brazil’s Former President, Ordered to Wear Ankle Monitor Before Trial

Brazil’s Supreme Court ordered Jair Bolsonaro, the former president, to stay home most hours, defying President Trump’s demands that charges against Mr. Bolsonaro be dropped.

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US-Brazil Tariffs: What to Know About Trump’s History With Bolsonaro

The fight is rooted in years of political history between President Trump and the last two presidents of Brazil.

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Trump Pledges 50% Tariffs Against Brazil, Citing ‘Witch Hunt’ Against Bolsonaro

Tensions between the United States and Brazil have suddenly burst open. Responding to criticism from President Trump, Brazil’s president said: “We don’t want an emperor.”

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