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Brazil: Congressional Inquiry Recommends Charges Vs. Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro Over January 8 Riot

The Congress of Brazil has released a draft report regarding the January 8 riots, which was Brazil's equivalent of January 6. It accused ex-President Jair Bolsonaro of being the coup's mastermind.

Brazil: Police Ordered to Question Jair Bolsonaro About January 8 Riot

Brazil: Judge Orders Police to Question Jair Bolsonaro Regarding January 8 Riot

Apr 14, 2023 09:54 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Brazil continues its crackdown on the people behind the January 8 riot. Now, a Supreme Court justice has ordered police to question former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Brazil: Convictions for January 8 Rioters Requested as Majority of Brazilians Condemn Pro-Bolsonaro Violence

Feb 14, 2023 01:28 AM EST By Rick Martin

For the first time since the pro-Jair Bolsonaro January 8 riots in Brasilia, the Solicitor General's Office of Brazil has requested that a civil court convict some of the rioters who took part in the failed coup against President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva.

Joe Biden and Brazil President Lula Exchange Stories About the Insurrections They Faced as They Meet for the First Time as Presidents

Joe Biden and Lula Meet for the First Time as Presidents, Swap Insurrection Stories

Feb 10, 2023 08:44 PM EST By Rick Martin

U.S. President Joe Biden and Brazil President Lula met for the first time as the leaders of their respective countries. They talked about various agendas, from the environment to trade and national security.

Brazil Riots: Police Raid Home of Jair Bolsonaro’s Nephew in Connection With January 8

Jair Bolsonaro's Nephew's House Raided By Police as January 8 Probe Continues in Brazil

Jan 27, 2023 09:02 PM EST By Rick Martin

January 8 is considered Brazil's equivalent of January 6, and much like January 6, intensive investigations are now also underway. Now, Brazilian police are investigating former President Jair Bolsonaro's nephew, Leonardo Rodrigues de Jesus, in connection to the Brazil riot.