Bolsonaro Trial

💣 Next day moves

Lula says he will hold off on any Trump retaliation, for now. Inflation remained above target in June, the sixth month in a row. Brazil’s new energy plan shows the risk of the system not being able to supply electricity during peak times.

📬 Lula’s got mail

Donald Trump issues threats of new tariffs against Brazil — which stand to have seismic effects on the country’s economic and political landscapes.

🎖️ Plot at the Palace

We analyze Jair Bolsonaro’s interrogation in the Supreme Court’s coup-plotting case. Antitrust authorities are set to weigh in on the media’s fight with Google. Hugo Motta learns more about his power as speaker of the House.

🛢️ Crude reality

Oil drilling in the Amazon is one step closer to fruition. Plus, the latest on the military figures in the Bolsonaro coup trial, and criticism of the first lady continues

🙏 Pardon me?

Bolsonaro’s party pushes on with Jan. 8 amnesty bill. Pantanal river auction could pose environmental problems. Lula seeks to recruit private hospitals for health scheme

🧨 Charges accepted

Bolsonaro will stand trial for alleged coup plotting. Brazil talks of retaliatory measures against US tariffs. And the challenge of taxing the rich

Podcast: Bolsonaro indictment, Trump's lawsuit and a shocking shift

Bolsonaro faces criminal charges for coup plotting. Trump’s media group is suing a Brazilian Supreme Court justice. And Brazil’s organized crime groups are expanding far beyond the drug trade

⚖️ Bolsonaro: from ballot to behind bars?

Brazil’s top prosecutor unveils his accusations against Jair Bolsonaro. Brazil to join OPEC+ forum. And a massive change in the health care industry looms

🩻 Anatomy of a coup attempt

The plan by Bolsonaro loyalists to overthrow democracy. How the right has turned a blind eye to Bolsonaro

Military top brass throws Bolsonaro to the wolves