What We Know About Bolsonaro’s Conviction

new video loaded: What We Know About Bolsonaro’s Conviction By Ana Ionova, Katrin Bennhold, Christina Thornell, Leila Medina and Laura Salaberry•September 12, 2025 Brazil’s top court convicted former President Jair Bolsonaro on charges of plotting a coup to remain in power after losing the 2022 presidential election. Ana Ionova, reporting from Brasília, explains the charges […]

Another blow for Brazil! US slaps 50% tariff to safeguard American interests; cites Bolsonaro’s prosecution as economic emergency

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order enforcing his earlier threat to impose 50% tariffs on Brazil, citing the need to safeguard US interests. The order invokes a 1977 law, arguing that Brazil’s policies and the criminal prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro amount to an economic emergency.The tariffs come on top […]