- 6d ago
Milei calls Lula 'thief' and 'prisoner' at Brazil rally, triggering worst diplomatic crisis in decades
Argentina's president insulted his Brazilian counterpart and a Supreme Court judge during a campaign event in São Paulo. Brazil recalled its ambassador and summoned Argentina's envoy in response.
- Jul 27
Brazil recalls ambassador after Milei calls Lula a 'thief' and judge 'bald trash' at Bolsonaro rally
Argentina's president called Lula a 'thief' and a Supreme Court judge 'bald trash' at a São Paulo event for Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential bid, prompting Brazil to recall its ambassador and summon Argentina's envoy.
- Jul 26
Milei accuses Brazil, Mexico, and US Democratic Party of funding 'anti-Argentine campaign' amid World Cup tensions
Argentine president Javier Milei claimed on Sunday that 25% of the resources for an 'anti-Argentine campaign' came from the Brazilian government, also naming Mexico and the US Democratic Party as funders, without providing evidence.
- Jul 26
Brazil denies visas to two US State Department officials, citing risk of political manipulation ahead of October election
The Brazilian government refused entry to deputy secretaries Riley M. Barnes and Samuel Samson, who were scheduled to discuss electoral integrity with authorities in Brasilia from 27 to 30 July. Officials in Brasilia told Reuters the visit was an attempt to undermine the country's electronic voting system.
- Jul 26
Brazil denies visas to US officials sent to scrutinize October election, calling it an influence ploy
Brazil’s Foreign Ministry denied visas to two US State Department officials who planned to visit Brasília next week to discuss election integrity, a move Brazilian officials say was an attempt to sway the October presidential vote.
- Jul 25
Flávio Bolsonaro launches presidential bid with Milei's backing, trailing Lula 48-43 in Datafolha poll
Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro officially accepted the Liberal Party nomination Saturday in São Paulo, pledging to pardon his jailed father and vowing to "rescue Brazil" from Lula's government with the backing of Argentine President Javier Milei.
- Jul 21
US grants green card to convicted Brazilian politician Eduardo Bolsonaro amid tariff tensions
The US granted permanent residency to Eduardo Bolsonaro, a former Brazilian congressman convicted of coercion, as Washington and Brasília clash over a 25% tariff on Brazilian goods.
- Jul 16
Brazil threatens reciprocal tariffs as US imposes 25% levy on most imports, Rubio accuses Lula of bad faith
The US will impose a 25% tariff on most Brazilian goods from July 22, exempting coffee, beef, oranges and aircraft parts. Brazil's government called the move politically motivated and said it will invoke its reciprocity law and approach the WTO.
- Jul 13
Brazil's top court bars candidate Flávio Bolsonaro from visiting his jailed father for 90 days after social media letter
Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes suspended visits after Senator Flávio Bolsonaro read his father's letter online, breaching house arrest terms and triggering an early electoral propaganda probe.
- Jul 3
Brazil Supreme Court extends Jair Bolsonaro's house arrest on health grounds, orders weapons seized
Justice Alexandre de Moraes ruled the former president's home confinement remains warranted due to his age and medical history, despite the expiry of the initial 90-day term and a recent firearm incident.
- Jun 25
Family feud erupts in Bolsonaro camp as Michelle accuses stepson Flávio of humiliation
Brazil's ex-first lady says she was "humiliated" and "stabbed" by her stepson, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, throwing his October presidential candidacy into turmoil.
- Jun 20
Colombia votes in polarised runoff pitting leftist reformer against right-wing outsider as security fears mount
Voters choose between Gustavo Petro ally Iván Cepeda and conservative lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella, whose first-round lead and Trump endorsement signal a potential rightward turn amid surging violence.
- Jun 20
Lula jokes Neymar is the 'first player called up to do telework' as the Brazil star misses another World Cup match
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Neymar is the first footballer ever selected for a national team while effectively working from home, as the forward remains sidelined with a calf injury.
- Jun 18
Brazilian police raid Lula ally Senator Jaques Wagner in Banco Master corruption probe
Brazilian federal police searched properties linked to Senator Jaques Wagner, the government's Senate leader and a close confidant of President Lula, as part of the sprawling Banco Master corruption investigation.
- Jun 16
Brazil’s Supreme Court convicts Eduardo Bolsonaro for US lobbying in father’s coup trial, sentences him to 4 years and 2 months
Brazil’s Supreme Court unanimously convicted Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, for coercing US officials to impose sanctions on Brazilian judges to influence his father’s 2025 coup trial. The ruling brings a four-year-two-month prison term and an eight-year ban on holding public office.
- May 30
Lula Slams US 'Terrorist' Label on Brazil Gangs as Sovereignty Threat, Accuses Bolsonaro of 'Treason'
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has furiously denounced a US decision to designate two of the country's largest criminal gangs as terrorist organizations, warning it could pave the way for foreign military intervention and accusing a political rival of 'treason' for requesting the move.
- May 27
Brazil's Amazon deforestation hits lowest level since 2019, but five trees still fall every second
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell to its lowest level since 2019 in 2025, with total native vegetation loss dropping below one million hectares for the first time, according to a new MapBiomas report.
