Bolsonaro saga: legal fights, family split, election impact

Timeline

1. about 20 hours ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Portuguese courts keep operating during summer judicial vacations

   Portugal’s courts operate on rotating shifts during the July‑August judicial vacation, keeping urgent cases open while non‑urgent matters pause; filing deadlines still run, with fines for late submissions.

2. 1 day ago

   [POLITICS] 43 sources

   Jair Bolsonaro's lawyers say he didn't know Flávio would publish his letter

   Bolsonaro’s lawyers told the STF he never knew his son Flávio would publish a letter supporting his pre‑candidacy, prompting Minister Moraes to suspend Flávio’s visits and order a PGR response on possible brea​

3. 1 day ago

   [POLITICS] 71 sources

   Brazil's TSE proposes electoral accuracy seal for pollsters amid industry backlash

   Brazil's TSE proposes an honorary “electoral accuracy seal” for pollsters whose surveys match election results, sparking criticism from the research industry.

4. 2 days ago

   [POLITICS] 9 sources

   Brazil's TCU permits separate pay ceiling for trust‑position officials

   Brazil's TCU ruled the salary cap applies separately to base pay and trust‑position earnings, allowing combined salaries above the limit and estimating a R$ 211 million annual payroll impact; related rulings on

5. 2 days ago

   [POLITICS] 192 sources

   Justice Alexandre de Moraes suspends Flavio Bolsonaro's visits to father Jair Bolsonaro

   Justice Alexandre de Moraes banned Senator Flavio Bolsonaro from visiting father Jair Bolsonaro for 90 days after a letter support was broadcast, sparking legal appeals and OAB’s petition on attorney‑client‑pry

6. 2 days ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Brazil Supreme Court resumes hearings on ex-president Jair Bolsonaro coup trial

   Brazil's Supreme Court resumed June hearings on the coup trial of ex‑president Jair Bolsonaro and allies, hearing defense witnesses for General Augusto Heleno and others; final judgment expected September‑Oct 4

7. 4 days ago

   [POLITICS] 8 sources

   Jair Bolsonaro's medical side effects and seized shotgun amid house arrest

   Bolsonaro's medical reports show mild medication side effects but stable health; he remains under house arrest, and a shotgun linked to him was seized in a July 8 police raid.

8. 5 days ago

   [POLITICS] 8 sources

   Brazil’s ex‑president Jair Bolsonaro’s last firearm seized – shotgun painted with national flag

   Brazil’s Federal Police seized the last weapon linked to ex‑president Jair Bolsonaro – a shotgun painted with the national flag – completing the STF‑ordered recovery of ten firearms.

9. 5 days ago

   [POLITICS] 35 sources

   Jair Bolsonaro names Flávio Bolsonaro as spokesperson in hand‑written letter, calls for unity of right‑wing allies

   Jair Bolsonaro's handwritten letter appoints son Flávio as his spokesperson and 2026 pre‑candidate, urging unity of right‑wing allies; the move sparks a family rift, draws criticism from other conservatives and

10. 5 days ago

    [POLITICS] 21 sources

    Ex‑prefeito Márcio Canella released after rifle arrest in Rio's Unha e Carne probe

    Brazil's Supreme Court minister Alexandre de Moraes released ex‑prefeito Márcio Canella, arrested with a rifle during Operation Unha e Carne, imposing electronic monitoring while the money‑laundering probe goes

11. 5 days ago

    [POLITICS] 64 sources

    Brazil's Minister Moraes suspends Flávio Bolsonaro's visits to jailed father

    Brazil’s Justice Minister Alexandre de Moraes suspended Flávio Bolsonaro’s visits to jailed father Jair Bolsonaro for 90 days after a socially‑posted letter breached house‑arrest restrictions and may constitute

12. 6 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Eduardo Bolsonaro attacks Zé Trovão over 'coward' comment on ex‑president

    Eduardo Bolsonaro slams Zé Trovão after the deputy labeled Jair Bolsonaro a “coward,” sparking a public feud that highlights divisions within the Bolsonaro family and could affect their electoral prospects.

13. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources

    Flávio Bolsonaro’s pre‑campaign hit by family strategy and party infighting in Brazil

    Flávio Bolsonaro’s pre‑campaign faces a family‑driven communication plan, internal party criticism, scandals involving Daniel Vorcaro and Valdemar Costa Neto, and a supportive letter from Jair Bolsonaro, all er

14. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Jair Bolsonaro's Health Linked to House Arrest by PL Leader Valdemar Costa Neto

    PL leader Valdemar Costa Neto claimed Jair Bolsonaro would instantly recover if freed from house arrest, linking his health to legal status amid a police weapons search at Bolsonaro’s home.

15. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil faces heightened political tension as governance strains under STF clashes

    Arko Advice warns Brazil's governance will stay tense, with increased STF clashes and possible electoral impacts from the Caso Master probe, shaping a post‑election institutional crisis.

16. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 27 sources

    Jair Bolsonaro’s registered firearms seized after federal search finds none at his home

    Federal police found no guns at Jair Bolsonaro’s home but seized his last registered shotgun in Rio Grande do Sul, completing the intake of all ten weapons linked to the ex‑president.

17. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Rio de Janeiro probes link Bolsonaro allies to money‑laundering and fraud

    Federal Police raids in Rio uncover a R$7.6 bn money‑laundering scheme tied to Flávio Bolsonaro’s ally, while a separate probe declares the father of Bolsonaro‑aligned deputy Alexandre Knoploch a fugitive over

18. 9 days ago

    [POLITICS] 67 sources

    Brazil ex‑mayor Márcio Canella remains in custody after federal raid

    Ex‑Belford Roxo mayor Márcio Canella, a Senate hopeful tied to Flávio Bolsonaro, was kept in custody after a federal raid uncovered a rifle and other weapons; the detention is part of Operation Unha e Carne, a

19. 9 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil Supreme Court resumes trial of former President Bolsonaro over alleged coup

    Brazil's Supreme Court resumed hearings on the Bolsonaro coup case, hearing defense witnesses linked to General Heleno; the trial may conclude with a verdict between September and October.

20. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 92 sources

    Jair Bolsonaro's guns partly delivered to Federal Police; search finds none

    Six of eight firearms registered to ex‑president Jair Bolsonaro were handed to the Federal Police; two missing weapons – a Glock pistol and a shotgun – were claimed by his lawyers to be elsewhere, and a PF home

21. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Alexandre Ramagem says US extradition unlikely amid asylum request

    Ex‑intelligence chief Alexandre Ramagem, convicted in Brazil, says extradition to Brazil is unlikely while his US asylum request is pending.

22. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Brazil extends Jair Bolsonaro's home arrest amid health improvement

    Brazil's Supreme Court judge extended Jair Bolsonaro's home arrest, citing health improvement, while ordering seizure of his firearms amid his 27‑year sentence for a coup attempt.

23. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil Supreme Court prolongs Jair Bolsonaro's house arrest with no end date

    Brazil's Supreme Court extended Jair Bolsonaro's house arrest, imposed weapon restrictions, and set no fixed end date.

24. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro to stay under house arrest

    Brazil's Supreme Court ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to remain under house arrest on health grounds, extending his 27‑year sentence for a coup plot after a prosecutor’s recommendation and a recent gun

25. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil Supreme Court moves to revoke Bolsonaro's gun permits amid wider investigation

    Brazil’s top court revoked Jair Bolsonaro’s gun permits and ordered weapon surrender, while the prosecutor seeks a police probe of digital messages involving his former aide’s plea deal.

26. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Brazil's Supreme Court extends humanitarian house arrest for former President Jair Bolsonaro

    Brazil's Supreme Court kept former President Jair Bolsonaro under humanitarian house arrest, citing health issues and maintaining restrictions including a monitoring anklet and a 48‑hour firearms surrender.

27. 13 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Bolsonaro's defense urges STF to keep house arrest

    Bolsonaro's lawyers petition the STF to extend his house arrest, citing no serious offence in a seized firearm case, a supportive PGR opinion, and his health condition.

28. 14 days ago

    [POLITICS] 96 sources

    Brazil's Supreme Court extends Bolsonaro's home detention and orders seizure of his firearms

    Brazil's Supreme Court kept Jair Bolsonaro in home detention for health reasons and ordered the seizure of ten of his guns, cancelling his firearm permits.

29. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 52 sources

    Jair Bolsonaro to Remain Under House Arrest as PGR Defends Status Amid Weapon Probe

    Brazil’s PGR backs keeping ex‑President Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest after a police probe found his firearm legal but deemed his custody incompatible with gun ownership.

30. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 97 sources

    Brazil's Supreme Court upholds ban on compulsory retirement for judges

    Brazil's Supreme Court unanimously upheld its ban on compulsory retirement for judges, confirming loss of office as the top disciplinary penalty.

31. 18 days ago

    [POLITICS] 31 sources

    Brazil Supreme Court postpones labor case, reviews Bolsonaro house arrest and archives Jan 8 incitement probes

    Brazil's Supreme Court delayed the “uberisation” labor case and Dosimetry law, archived Jan 8 incitement probes of two PL lawmakers, and will rule on extending ex‑president Jair Bolsonaro’s house arrest amid a

32. 19 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Jair Bolsonaro's lawyers argue to keep house arrest despite gun seizure

    Bolsonaro's lawyers ask Brazil's Supreme Court to reject a grave‑offense claim over a seized gun and keep his house arrest; minister Moraes will decide after a PGR‑requested inquiry.

33. 19 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Jair Bolsonaro experiences controlled high blood pressure spikes during home detention

    Jair Bolsonaro, under humanitarian house arrest, had moderate high‑blood‑pressure spikes this week, controlled with extra medication; doctors note lingering pneumonia effects and side‑effects like sleepiness.

34. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 27 sources

    Bolsonaro family grapples with weapon scandal and internal rift

    Jair Bolsonaro seeks to keep his house arrest despite a seized gun, while his family’s internal clash—Michelle versus Flávio Bolsonaro—intensifies ahead of the 2026 elections.

35. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 20 sources

    Jair Bolsonaro's ankle‑monitor signal loss triggers police inspection

    Bolsonaro’s house‑arrest ankle monitor lost GPS signal on 19 June; police restored it after inspection, finding the device intact.

36. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 40 sources

    Bolsonaro's house arrest renewal pending as PGR says weapon seizure not a grave offense

    PGR says Bolsonaro's seized weapon does not yet prove a grave breach; Minister Moraes will decide on extending the former president's house arrest after the 90‑day term ends.

37. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Jair Bolsonaro May Undergo Ninth Surgery to Treat Hiccups

    Jair Bolsonaro may have a ninth surgery to curb hiccups linked to his 2018 stabbing; he is under house arrest and needs court approval to travel for treatment.

38. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 69 sources

    Jair Bolsonaro's pistol seizure triggers review of his house arrest

    A Glock pistol registered to Jair Bolsonaro was seized in a DF traffic blitz; he testified he kept it for security, prompting Minister Alexandre de Moraes to deem it a possible grave fault and order a PGR view,

39. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Jair Bolsonaro seeks legal extensions on firearm testimony and house arrest

    Jair Bolsonaro's lawyers asked the STF for unlimited pre‑testimony meetings on a seized gun case and to extend his humanitarian house arrest due to ongoing health issues.

40. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Brazil Supreme Court resumes trial of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro over alleged coup attempt

    Brazil's Supreme Court resumed the Bolsonaro coup‑trial on June 26, hearing defense witnesses and planning to hear the former president before the June 2 deadline; the case is slated for a September‑October rul

41. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Brazil judges and prosecutors gain flexible vacation rules allowing up to 178 days off

    Brazil's CJF and PGR approved splitting judges' and prosecutors' 60‑day leave into up to 12 periods, enabling up to 178 days off yearly, sparking concerns over compensation and staffing.

42. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Brazilian Supreme Court ministers skip World Cup travel over US visa fears

    Brazilian Supreme Court judges are skipping World Cup travel to the US over uncertainty about visa bans stemming from the Magnitsky law.

43. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Brazil Supreme Court resumes Bolsonaro coup trial

    Brazil's Supreme Court resumed the Bolsonaro coup trial on June 26, hearing defense witnesses like ex‑Health Minister Queiroga and General Penteado, with a judgment expected by September‑October 2024.

44. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 130 sources

    Bolsonaro family faces multiple investigations and court actions

    Jair Bolsonaro’s house‑arrest interview, Flávio Bolsonaro’s campaign moves and secret‑funded US trip, Jaques Wagner’s PF search, and a probe into ex‑banker Daniel Vorcaro’s political influence converge in a fl…

45. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil Supreme Court Sentences Eduardo Bolsonaro to Four Years in Prison

    Brazil's Supreme Court sentenced Eduardo Bolsonaro to over four years in prison for attempted coercion, making him ineligible for office for eight years and marking a key legal blow in the political fallout of

46. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 10 sources

    Jair Bolsonaro's house arrest ends Thursday as STF reviews health and pistol case

    Bolsonaro's 90‑day house arrest ends June 25; STF will decide on extension while his health improves and a seized Glock pistol, linked to a security agent, is investigated.

47. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Brazil's judiciary sees major reforms and high‑profile disputes

    Brazil's courts face reforms: a deputy demands clarity on a judge's promotion, the STF upholds a ruling against the indigenous “marco temporal”, leadership changes could affect the Master case, and the CNJ bans

48. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Brazil debates raising retirement age as pension system faces demographic pressure

    Brazil has no law setting retirement at 70; current ages are 62 for women and 65 for men. Demographic shifts drive debate over raising the age, while public‑sector complementary pensions like PrevNordeste have,

49. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil Supreme Court resumes hearings on Bolsonaro coup case

    Brazil's Supreme Court resumed hearings on Bolsonaro's alleged coup, hearing defense witnesses like Gen. Carlos Penteado and ex‑minister Marcelo Queiroga; trial expected Sep‑Oct 2024.

50. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Brazil Supreme Court to set temporary salary caps for judges in June

    Brazil's Supreme Court will set temporary salary caps for judges by June, aiming to limit extra pay, while TCU chief Vital do Rêgo calls for cutting a 60‑day vacation perk for ministers.

51. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 20 sources

    Jair Bolsonaro's health improves as Brazil weighs prison domicile status and weapon testimony

    Medical reports show Jair Bolsonaro’s health improving, while PT lawmaker seeks to end his house arrest; Justice Minister Alexandre de Moraes has ordered an in‑person testimony on a seized Glock, with the 90‑d​

52. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil's Prosecutor General Opposes Suspension of Sentencing Reduction Law for Jan 8 Coup Cases

    Brazil’s PGR has petitioned the Supreme Court to reject the suspension of the Law of Dosimetry, which reduces sentences for those convicted of the Jan 8 coup, including Jair Bolsonaro.

53. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    US Labels Eduardo Bolsonaro Conviction in Brazil a Case of ‘Persecution’

    Brazil’s Supreme Court sentenced Eduardo Bolsonaro to over four years for coercion; the US called the verdict ‘persecution’, Trump commented at the G7, and Lula told Trump not to meddle in Brazil’s elections.

54. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 35 sources

    Jair Bolsonaro to testify in weapon‑seizure probe

    Justice Alexandre de Moraes approved former President Jair Bolsonaro’s in‑person testimony on 23 June about a seized Glock found with his security guard; the gun was confiscated on 15 June in a Taguatinga blitz

55. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 13 sources

    Brazil Prosecutor General opposes suspending Jan 8 sentence‑reduction law

    Brazil’s Prosecutor General asked the Supreme Court to keep the Jan 8 sentence‑reduction law, saying it’s constitutional and does not single out individuals, including former president Bolsonaro.

56. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil Supreme Court removes age minimum for special retirement benefits

    Brazil's Supreme Court eliminated the age floor for special retirement, keeping only the required years of hazardous work (15‑25 depending on risk). The move, aimed at protecting workers, coincides with a June

57. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil worries US may reject extradition of Eduardo Bolsonaro

    Brazil’s government and Supreme Court fear political damage if the U.S. rejects extraditing former congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro, sentenced for coercion, as treaty rules likely classify the case as political.

58. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Brazil Supreme Court Sentences Eduardo Bolsonaro, He Urges Trump to Reinstate Sanctions

    Brazil’s Supreme Court sentenced Eduardo Bolsonaro to over four years in prison for judge‑coercion and sanction‑coordination, and he appealed to Donald Trump to reinstate U.S. sanctions on Justice Minister Alex

59. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 13 sources

    Jair Bolsonaro to give in‑person testimony on seized pistol

    Brazil's Supreme Court minister Alexandre de Moraes ordered ex‑president Jair Bolsonaro to appear in person at his home on June 23 to testify about a Glock pistol seized during a police blitz, amid a probe into

60. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Jair Bolsonaro's seized firearm jeopardizes extension of his house arrest

    A pistol linked to Jair Bolsonaro was seized in Brasília, prompting a court review of his house‑arrest extension and a scheduled video hearing.

61. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Brazil's Prosecutor General Rejects Bolsonaro Conviction Review

    Brazil's Prosecutor General opposes Bolsonaro's request to review his 27‑year coup conviction, saying no new evidence exists; the case stays with the STF.

62. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Eduardo Bolsonaro convicted; US calls ruling political persecution

    Eduardo Bolsonaro was sentenced for coercion, prompting the US State Department to label the ruling persecution and call for political solutions.

63. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Eduardo Bolsonaro convicted of coercion by Brazil Supreme Court

    Brazil's Supreme Court convicted Eduardo Bolsonaro of coercion linked to the 2022 coup attempt, prompting a shift in Flávio Bolsonaro's campaign toward a more confrontational stance.

64. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil's DPU Seeks Acquittal for Eduardo Bolsonaro at Supreme Court

    Brazil's DPU asks the Supreme Court to acquit Eduardo Bolsonaro of alleged coercion to spur U.S. tariffs, arguing he lacked decision‑making power and citing procedural flaws.

65. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil's Supreme Court orders Bolsonaro to explain seized firearm

    Brazil's Supreme Court gave Bolsonaro 24 hours to explain a seized Glock pistol from a police blitz, questioning his house‑arrest compliance and weapon possession.

66. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil Supreme Court gives Bolsonaro 24 hours to explain seized firearm

    Brazil's Supreme Court gave ex‑president Jair Bolsonaro 24 hours to explain a seized 9mm Glock taken during a Taguatinga traffic stop, questioning police compliance with his home‑arrest security checks.

67. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Brazil Supreme Court Convicts Eduardo Bolsonaro of Judicial Coercion

    Brazil's Supreme Court sentenced ex‑deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro to over four years in prison, eight years of ineligibility and loss of his federal clerk post for coercing the judiciary in his father Jair Bolsonaro

68. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil Supreme Court to rule on Eduardo Bolsonaro coercion case

    Brazil's Supreme Court will decide if Eduardo Bolsonaro is guilty of coercion for prompting US tariffs on Brazilian exports to shield Jair Bolsonaro, a case that could carry up to four years in prison.

69. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazilian courts consider ousting Maranhão deputies and convicting Eduardo Bolsonaro

    Brazil's TSE may strip two Maranhão deputies over alleged election fraud, while the STF considers convicting Eduardo Bolsonaro for coercion linked to a tariff‑pressure scheme.

70. 30 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Bolsonaro-registered gun seized from army sergeant in DF traffic stop

    A Bolsonaro-registered firearm was seized from an army sergeant’s official vehicle during a DF blitz; the case is under STF investigation.

71. 30 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil's Justice Minister Moraes authorizes evidence sharing with Federal Highway Police in coup case

    Brazil's Supreme Court minister Alexandre de Moraes approved sharing criminal‑investigation evidence on the Jan 8 coup plot with the Federal Highway Police, enabling a disciplinary probe of three officers tied

72. 30 days ago

    [POLITICS] 21 sources

    Jair Bolsonaro's Glock seized in DF blitz, STF orders 24‑hour defense response

    A Glock 9mm registered to ex‑president Jair Bolsonaro was seized during a DF traffic stop; STF minister Alexandre de Moraes has given his lawyers 24 hours to explain the gun’s possession, repair and extra mag.

73. 30 days ago

    [POLITICS] 132 sources

    Eduardo Bolsonaro sentenced to 4 years in prison and barred from office by Brazil's Supreme Court

    Brazil's Supreme Court sentenced former deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro to 4 years in prison, barred him from office for eight years, and ordered loss of his Federal Police job for coercing the judiciary through US‑s

74. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil Supreme Court removes age minimum for special retirement

    Brazil's Supreme Court declared the 2019 pension reform's age minimum for special retirement unconstitutional, allowing workers to retire based on exposure time alone while keeping calculation rules unchanged.

75. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Kassio Nunes Marques drives Brazil TSE AI pact and election oversight

    Brazil’s TSE, led by Kassio Nunes Marques, signs an AI‑use pact, receives an honorary title, handles a Goiás deputies case, and faces a Supreme Court alert over election impartiality.

76. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro seeks STF approval for medical exams

    Jair Bolsonaro's lawyers have asked Brazil's Supreme Court for permission to conduct CT scans, endoscopy and other exams at Hospital DF Star as part of his health monitoring while under house arrest.

77. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazilian Bar Association joins STF case on public‑servant salary floors

    Brazil's OAB Council approved the association’s participation as amicus curiae in a Supreme Court case on 15 June, seeking to shape a ruling on whether states and municipalities must follow federal salary‑floor

78. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 12 sources

    Eduardo Bolsonaro's STF trial proceeds amid US sanctions plea

    Brazil’s STF will try ex‑deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro on coercion charges after he asked the US to sanction Justice Minister Alexandre de Moraes; a request to delay the hearing was denied.

79. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Brazil Supreme Court urged to delay Eduardo Bolsonaro trial

    Brazil's Public Defender asks the Supreme Court to postpone Eduardo Bolsonaro’s trial, citing a quorum shortage that could lead to a deadlock, amid allegations he tried to influence U.S. sanctions and pressure,

80. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Brazil's Supreme Court likely to extend Jair Bolsonaro's house arrest

    Brazil's Supreme Court may extend Jair Bolsonaro's house arrest as a new medical report shows his health has deteriorated, with chronic hiccups and fatigue, and his current order expires June 25.

81. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources

    Jair Bolsonaro stays under house arrest as son Flávio visits, both miss World Cup opener

    Jair Bolsonaro remains under house arrest as son Flávio visits, noting the ex‑president’s improving health but both missing Brazil’s World Cup opener together.

82. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Brazil Supreme Court President Fachin launches judicial reform study group

    Brazil's Supreme Court President Edson Fachin formed a 19‑member study group, including jurist Manuellita Hermes, to draft reforms for a more efficient, digital and ethical judiciary, with proposals to be sent‑

83. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazilian municipalities spend R$1.6 million on Supreme Court ministers' lecture

    São Paulo municipalities spent R$1.6 million on a lecture by Supreme Court justice Gilmar Mendes and Prosecutor‑General Paulo Gonet, sparking transparency concerns.

84. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 14 sources

    Jair Bolsonaro expected to stay under home detention as health declines

    A medical report shows Jair Bolsonaro’s health deteriorating, prompting minister Alexandre de Moraes to likely extend his home detention while new gastrointestinal exams are ordered.

85. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Brazil Supreme Court chief Edson Fachin warns against foreign challenges to national authority

    Brazil's Supreme Court president Edson Fachin cautioned that foreign challenges to Brazilian authority actions risk cross‑border effects, stressing judicial independence amid U.S. measures on Brazil.

86. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil's ex‑president Jair Bolsonaro allowed family visit at his home

    Justice Alexandre de Moraes approved a family visit for ex‑president Jair Bolsonaro’s daughter‑in‑law and grandchildren at his home, scheduled for 13 May, as part of his humanitarian house arrest.

87. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil Minister Flávio Dino imposes daily fines on states for non‑transparent Pix event grants

    Brazil's Supreme Court minister Flávio Dino orders a daily 1 % fine on states and municipalities that miss reporting requirements for 2020‑2024 Pix event grants, with the Ministry of Tourism to flag violators.

88. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazilian Supreme Court Allows Family Visit for Ex‑President Bolsonaro Under House Arrest

    Brazil's Supreme Court permitted former President Jair Bolsonaro a family visit while under house arrest, and the STJ scheduled a hearing on influencer Deolane Bezerra's request for release from custody.

89. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil Supreme Court removes age floor for special retirement benefits

    Brazil's Supreme Court eliminated the minimum‑age requirement for special retirement, focusing on exposure proof, while Denmark plans to raise its retirement age to 70 by 2040 to ensure pension sustainability.

90. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Brazil Supreme Court Minister Flávio Dino fines states for missing Pix amendment reports

    Flávio Dino orders a daily 1% fine on states and municipalities that fail to report on Perse event‑sector Pix amendments, tasking the Ministry of Tourism and CGU with identification and audit.

91. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil Supreme Court chief Edson Fachin warns of judicial pressure, backs election ruling

    Brazil's Supreme Court president Edson Fachin warned of pressures on judicial independence and backed a ruling that changes Roraima's election rules ahead of the June 21 vote.

92. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil Supreme Court chief Edson Fachin warns of internal and external pressures on judiciary

    Brazil’s Supreme Court president Edson Fachin warned that internal pressures and external sanctions threaten judicial independence, stressing its essential role for democracy and fundamental rights.

93. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Brazil Supreme Court President Edson Fachin Pauses Ethics Code Draft

    STF President Edson Fachin halted progress on a new judicial ethics code, delegating its future to Justice Cármen Lúcia as the court awaits a plenary presentation.

94. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil Supreme Court launches review of magistrate payments as minister redirects damages to charities

    Brazil’s Supreme Court set up a task force to review magistrates’ indemnity payments, while Justice Gilmar Mendes donated his moral‑damage award to charitable groups.

95. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 31 sources

    Brazil's top judge Edson Fachin creates task force to curb excess magistrate pay

    STF and CNJ head Edson Fachin creates a 180‑day task force to audit and regulate extra “penduricalho” payments that let Brazilian judges exceed the salary ceiling, seeking transparency and uniform rules.

96. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Brazil Supreme Court rejects senators' bid to suspend minister in Master Bank CPI

    Brazil's Supreme Court head Edson Fachin rejected senators' motion to deem Minister Kassio Nunes Marques suspect in the Banco Master CPI, citing procedural deadlines.

97. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 22 sources

    Brazil's Military Court Schedules June 24 Hearing on Bolsonaro's Appeal to Exclude Judge

    Brazil's Military Court will hear on June 24 Bolsonaro's appeal to bar Judge Joseli Parente from a case that could strip him of his captain’s patent after his 27‑year coup conviction.

98. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Jair Bolsonaro faces military‑tribunal hearing and house‑repair permission in Brazil

    Brazil's ex‑president Jair Bolsonaro, serving a 27‑year house‑arrest sentence, faces a 24 June military‑tribunal hearing on his rank and was granted house‑repair access on 5 June.

99. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 25 sources

    Minister Kassio Nunes Marques stays relator for Banco Master CPI

    Justice Edson Fachin denied senators’ bid to remove Minister Kassio Nunes Marques as relator of the Banco Master CPI, citing a missed procedural deadline; Kassio stays in charge.

100. about 1 month ago

     [POLITICS] 2 sources

     Brazil Supreme Court scrapes minimum age for special retirement

     Brazil's Supreme Court struck down the age minimum for special retirement, letting workers exposed to harmful agents—or with listed severe illnesses—retire once contribution thresholds are met.

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