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Corruption charges against the “incorruptible” Bolsonaro

Corruption charges against the “incorruptible” Bolsonaro

Brazil’s Federal Police recommended charges of embezzling, money laundering, and conspiracy against the former president, as part of a corruption scheme concerning expensive official gifts received from foreign countries during Mr. Bolsonaro’s presidency.

Jika

Jul 11, 2024

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3 min read

Keep Reading

May 16, 2026

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8 min read

🤔 The low bar revolution

Is Samir Xaud the best CBF president in decades? And if so, what does that say about the recent history of Brazil’s football governing body?

Euan Marshall

May 15, 2026

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6 min read

📢 A media plot in Honduras?

Audios allege that the US, Israel and Argentina are plotting to build a regional propaganda hub. And more warning signs about Latin America’s aging population.

Ignacio Portes, +1

May 15, 2026

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10 min read

🐴 Bolsonaro's ‘Dark Horse’ turns Trojan

What the Vorcaro leaks could mean for Flávio Bolsonaro’s candidacy going forward. Out of office for a matter of weeks, Rio’s ex-governor already faces police trouble.

Gustavo Ribeiro

May 14, 2026

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8 min read

⚠️ Rare earth rush risks

The extraction of rare earth elements is all the rage in Brazil and around the world. But the country’s urgency to extract these critical minerals leaves large environmental gaps.

Euan Marshall