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Flávio Bolsonaro, a presidential candidate in Brazil and the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, has selected his running mate for the October election. The announcement comes as he campaigns against Lula in the upcoming vote.

The Trump administration revoked Brazil's ambassador's visa in response to Brazil denying visas for two American diplomats and delaying approval of Trump's ambassadorial nominee. The U.S. State Department stated the action could be reversed if Brazil accepts the nominee and allows the ambassador to resume duties.

The Trump administration revoked Brazil's ambassador's visa amid escalating diplomatic tensions. The move follows Brazil denying visas to two U.S. diplomats and delaying approval of a U.S. ambassador nominee. Reciprocal actions and further measures are possible if Brazil continues delays.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has launched his re-election bid for a fourth term. His main rival is Flavio Bolsonaro, eldest son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, following his father's conviction of plotting a coup to prevent Lula from taking power in 2023.

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva confirmed his reelection bid, facing foreign pressure from leaders including Donald Trump and Javier Milei. Lula emphasized protecting Brazil's resources and criticized foreign interference in elections, while his rival Flávio Bolsonaro receives support from U.S. and international figures.

A digital avatar of Jair Bolsonaro is being used to test Brazil’s AI election rules, with his lawyers denying authorization for the projection. Leftwing groups have challenged its use in a legal dispute.

The Workers' Party filed a complaint with Brazil's electoral court over an AI-generated video of Jair Bolsonaro shown at a convention that confirmed his son Flavio's candidacy. The video is described as a deepfake.

Brazil's upcoming presidential election features a political race between Beijing-friendly President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and pro-Washington challenger Flavio Bolsonaro, with China closely monitoring the outcome. The election, less than three months away, highlights tensions over tariffs and diplomatic ties with China.

Flavio Bolsonaro launched his Brazil presidential campaign to challenge President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. He showcased support from Argentine President Javier Milei, an AI-generated message from his jailed father, and a video address from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Flavio Bolsonaro has launched his presidential bid in Brazil with support from Milei. He is the son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and aims to challenge President Lula.

Brasil rechazó visas para dos funcionarios del Departamento de Estado de Estados Unidos, Riley M. Barnes y Samuel Samson, quienes buscaban reunirse con autoridades electorales para discutir las elecciones presidenciales de octubre. El rechazo se produce en un contexto de tensiones entre los gobiernos de Estados Unidos y Brasil, relacionado con diferencias sobre la política exterior y el juicio contra el expresidente Jair Bolsonaro.

Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, was confirmed as the Liberal Party's presidential candidate in Brazil's upcoming election, facing challenges in securing alliances and a running mate. He received international support from Argentina's Javier Milei and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but key figures like his stepmother Michelle Bolsonaro and centrist parties were absent, signaling difficulties in uniting opposition to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Brazilian Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro is confirmed as the Liberal Party's presidential candidate against Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, facing challenges including lack of centrist support, a female running mate, and self-inflicted issues like requesting funds from a jailed banker and U.S. tariffs. His campaign is strained by his stepmother's absence, criticism over voting system claims, and the Popular Party distancing itself.

Brazil's Justice Mendonça authorized a Federal Police inquiry into the financing of the Dark Horse film about Jair Bolsonaro. The film is a biopic of the former Brazilian president.

Brazil’s Supreme Court justice rejected a request for Argentine President Javier Milei to visit former President Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest. The decision cited a ban on political-electoral visits, and Milei is expected to attend a Liberal Party convention in São Paulo. A similar request by a U.S. State Department official was denied earlier this year.

The U.S. is imposing 25% tariffs on Brazil over unfair trade practices, effective July 22, exempting coffee, beef, and other goods. U.S. officials blame Brazil’s President Lula for not negotiating in good faith, while Lula accused rival Flávio Bolsonaro of influencing the decision. The tariffs are authorized under Section 301 of the Trade Act.

The US imposed 25% tariffs on some Brazilian imports over alleged 'unfair' practices, a decision that could upend the country’s economy and politics. The tariffs are in response to the prosecution of former Brazilian president and his close ally, Jair Bolsonaro, and may weaken Bolsonaro’s son’s standing in the October presidential election, as seen in a previous instance when such tariffs boosted support for leftist incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

The US is imposing 25% tariffs on some Brazilian imports starting July 22, citing unfair trade practices by Brazil, including lax anti-corruption enforcement and unfair tariffs. Exemptions include coffee, beef, oranges, and aerospace parts. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva criticized the move, attributing it to political motivations.

The US is imposing 25% tariffs on certain Brazilian imports starting July 22, citing unfair trade practices including lax anti-corruption enforcement. Exemptions include coffee, beef, and aerospace parts. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva criticized the move, blaming his political rival Flávio Bolsonaro. The tariffs are under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, following a yearlong investigation by the U.S. Trade Representative.

Colombia elected Abelardo de la Espriella president in a closely contested election, with de La Espriella securing 49.66 percent of votes against leftist candidate Iván Cepeda Castro’s 48.70 percent. The right-wing victory aligns with a regional trend in Latin America, and de La Espriella’s campaign focused on 'mano dura' policies, AI-created content, and rejecting prior peace accords, contrasting with Cepeda’s emphasis on inequality and peace.

Brazil’s top court has barred Jair Bolsonaro's son from visiting his father under house arrest for 90 days due to a social media post.

Argentina's president will attend a rally for Flávio Bolsonaro in São Paulo on July 25 and greet jailed Jair Bolsonaro, a move seen as a snub to Lula.

Brazilian federal police searched the home of former President Jair Bolsonaro for weapons but found nothing, as confirmed by his lawyer and a police official. The search was ordered by the Supreme Court due to a discrepancy in registered firearms. Bolsonaro is serving a 27-year sentence for attempting a coup after his 2022 electoral defeat.

Brazil's right-wing movement enters the 2026 presidential election without its strongest candidate, São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas, who is ineligible due to seeking re-election. Jair Bolsonaro is also blocked, with the first-round election set for October 4, 2026, and a likely runoff on October 25.

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, a top presidential candidate, clashed over U.S. tariffs proposed by the Trump administration, which could apply 25% taxes on Brazilian products. Both candidates argued how public perception of their handling of the tariffs would influence the October election, with Lula defending Brazil’s sovereignty and Bolsonaro suggesting the tariffs would strengthen Lula’s position.

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, clashed over U.S. proposed 25% tariffs on Brazilian products, with both framing their responses as critical to the October presidential election. Flávio Bolsonaro argued the tariffs would strengthen Lula’s position, while Lula accused the Bolsonaro family of undermining Brazil’s sovereignty with U.S.-aligned policies.

Colombia's election of Abelardo de la Espriella, endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump, alongside Peru's potential election of Keiko Fujimori and Brazil's upcoming vote, raises concerns about shifting political priorities in the Amazon region. These leaders have signaled support for economic growth through extractive industries, contrasting with previous environmental-focused policies in Colombia and Peru.

Brazil's Supreme Court sentenced Eduardo Bolsonaro in absentia to four years and two months in prison for seeking US sanctions against Brazil during his father's coup trial. Prosecutors alleged he threatened judicial authorities by lobbying for sanctions if proceedings against Jair Bolsonaro did not favor him.

Former deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of Jair Bolsonaro, was sentenced by Brazil's Supreme Court to four years and two months in prison for coercing the justice system through lobbying the United States government to impose sanctions. The sentence is under a semi-open regime and results in political disqualification.

Brazil’s Supreme Court convicted Eduardo Bolsonaro for coercion related to his father’s trial, sentencing him to four years and two months. The court found he illegally lobbied the U.S. government to pressure Brazilian officials, with all five justices agreeing on the conviction. Eduardo’s lawyers disputed the verdict, claiming insufficient evidence, and he has resided in Texas since February 2025.

Brazil's Supreme Court convicted Eduardo Bolsonaro for coercion related to his father's trial. He was sentenced to four years and two months for lobbying the U.S. government to pressure Brazilian officials. Justice Alexandre de Moraes ruled against overseas lobbying by a federal lawmaker.

Chinese beef traders have launched Brazil's first deforestation-free beef certification, Beef on Track, to purchase beef verified as free from illegal forest clearing, protected area use, and slave-like labor. The initiative, led by Imaflora, aims to scale sustainable practices in Brazil's cattle industry, with China's Tianjin Meat Association committing to buy at least 50,000 tons of certified beef in 2025.

Colombia’s national soccer jersey has become a political symbol during the presidential election, with Abelardo de la Espriella’s supporters wearing it at rallies. Sen. Iván Cepeda criticized this use, calling it a theft of a national symbol. The situation mirrors Brazil, where former President Jair Bolsonaro’s supporters adopted the national jersey during his 2022 election.

The Trump administration proposed 25% tariffs on Brazil, accusing the 10th-largest economy of engaging in 'unreasonable' trade practices that 'restrict US commerce'. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva reacted with 'indignation' and attributed the decision to Flávio Bolsonaro, a senator and son of former president Jair Bolsonaro.

The Trump administration proposed 25% tariffs on Brazil, citing unreasonable trade practices that restrict US commerce. Brazil's president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, expressed indignation and blamed the decision on Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, who was nicknamed 'the Trump of the Tropics' by allies.

The Trump administration proposed 25% tariffs on Brazil, accusing it of unfair trade practices, while Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva condemned the move and linked it to political rivalries involving Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro. The U.S. cited lax anti-corruption enforcement and its own unfair tariffs as reasons, despite maintaining a goods trade surplus with Brazil.

The U.S. has classified two Brazilian gangs as terrorist organizations, a decision experts call a political one to support Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

The Trump administration designated Brazil's First Command of the Capital (PCC) and Red Command (CV) as foreign terrorist organizations, citing their combined 50,000+ members and violent activities. The move followed a request by Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro and faces opposition from President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's government.

Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, met with U.S. President Donald Trump amid a scandal threatening his presidential campaign. The scandal has significantly impacted his bid for office.

Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential campaign is jeopardized by allegations that he secured film funding for a Bolsonaro biopic from a suspected fraudster, raising ethical and legal concerns.