With Trump returning to the White House, Brazil displays a judicial path not taken by the US
- Brazil ruled Jair Bolsonaro ineligible for office until 2030 due to abuse of power and doubts about the voting system, which could be extended by ongoing investigations.
- Brazilian police began investigating Bolsonaro's role in the January 8 uprising shortly after his presidency ended, including allegations of embezzlement and falsifying documents.
- The Supreme Court reported 898 people were held criminally responsible for the January 8 riot, with 371 convicted and others signing leniency agreements.
- Brian Winter of the Council of the Americas expressed concern that disqualifying a popular leader could erode democracy, highlighting possible unfair targeting in Bolsonaro's case.
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With Trump Returning to White House, Brazil Displays Judicial Path Not Taken by US
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. A polarised nation. A right-wing populist casting doubt on the electoral system then refusing to concede. A riot by his supporters in the capital aiming to keep him in power. World News | With Trump Returning to White House, Brazil Displays Judicial Path Not Taken by US.
Governor Jorginho Mello said that Bolsonaro and Valdemar “talk a lot”, despite the ban imposed by the Supreme Court.
STF (Federal Supreme Court) Minister Alexandre de Moraes ordered the governor of Santa Catarina, Jorginho Mello (PL), to testify before the PF (Federal Police) to clarify statements made in an interview in which he stated that former president Jair Bolsonaro (PL) and the president of the PL (Liberal Party), Valdemar Costa Neto, “talk a lot”, despite being prohibited. Both are prohibited from maintaining contact because they are being investigate…
The former captain and the leader of the PL are prohibited from maintaining contact by order of the Supreme Court
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