Bolsonaro

Brazil's military court is considering whether to expel Bolsonaro from the Armed Forces and whether to make a ruling before or after the upcoming elections.

Brazil faces a judicial freeze on Bolsonaro, Mexico deals with a 4.8bn-peso Pemex scandal, and Colombia takes a break due to a disputed holiday. The developments highlight political and economic challenges in the region.

Argentine President Javier Milei announced international trips to Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador to attract trade and investment. The plan includes a visit to Brazilian opposition leader Bolsonaro, which is expected to cause discomfort for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's government.

The article details a dispute over Senate nominations and the allocation of Brazil's campaign fund. The former first lady claims the party's women’s wing was promised 17 of 54 Senate nominations but received only three. The campaign fund is distributed based on lower-house seats, votes, and Senate seats, with a multiplier for votes for women running for the lower house.

A film depicts a post-coup Brazil where far-right plotters have taken over and surrendered the Amazon rainforest to the United States. The year is 2025 and Brazil's democracy has been annihilated. The film highlights threats facing Indigenous peoples.

A Brazilian Supreme Court Justice has suspended a law that could reduce President Bolsonaro's prison sentence. The law allowed for reduced prison sentences, but its use has been halted pending further review. This decision affects Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence.