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August 4, 2025
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Brazil’s former president Bolsonaro under house arrest: SC cites restrictions breach; phones seized, visitors banned

[ad_1] Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro (Image credits: AP) Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro on Monday was placed under house arrest by the country’s Supreme Court as he stands trial for allegedly attempting to orchestrate a coup following his 2022 election loss to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.The order, issued by Supreme Court Justice […]

June 11, 2025
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Brazilian coup trial: Bolsonaro admits to finding ‘alternative ways’ to remain in power – what former President said in court

[ad_1] Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro (AP) Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has admitted at his trial in the Supreme Court that he allegedly took part in meetings to seek “ alternative ways” to remain in power after his defeat in the 2022 elections. But he has denied involvement in staging any coup. After two […]