Jair Bolsonaro

Lightning strike injures 89 at rally for Brazil’s former president Bolsonaro

Supporters of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro at a rally in Brasilia on Jan 25.

Brazil’s Bolsonaro leaves hospital after operations, returns to prison

The Motorcade of Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro leaves the hospital after he underwent surgeries for bilateral inguinal hernia repair and to treat persistent hiccups, while serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup, in Brasilia, Brazil, January 1, 2026. REUTERS/Mateus Bonomi

Brazil Supreme Court rejects Bolsonaro request for house arrest on health concerns

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro had requested to convert his prison sentence to house arrest.

Brazil’s Bolsonaro endorses son for presidency while out of jail for surgery

Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro, attends an interview with Reuters in Brasilia, Brazil December 19, 2025. REUTERS/Adriano Machado

Havaianas flip-flops are Brazil’s favourite – now, the right is boycotting them

Today, some 250 million pairs of Havaianas sandals are sold in over 100 countries each year, according to the company’s website.

A Bolsonaro on the ballot not enough to unite Brazil's right in 2026

FILE PHOTO: Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro's son, speaks to the media after visiting his father at a Federal Police building in Brasilia, Brazil, December 16, 2025. REUTERS/Diego Herculano/File Photo

Brazil Senate to debate Bill to slash former president Bolsonaro’s jail term

Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro began serving a 27-year prison sentence in November after his conviction for a botched coup bid after his 2022 election loss.

Brazil lawmakers approve Bill that could cut Bolsonaro sentence after ruckus

Lawmakers and supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro celebrating a vote for a Bill, which could slash his prison sentence for plotting a coup, on Dec 10.

Bolsonaro’s son confirms Brazil presidential run, decision ‘irreversible’

Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro's son, greets supporters after visiting his father at a Federal Police building in Brasilia, Brazil, December 9, 2025. REUTERS/Adriano Machado

Bolsonaro’s son says he may not run for Brazil president

Senator Flavio Bolsonaro's stance marks a reversal from an announcement on Dec 5, when he said his father had chosen him to run on the Liberal Party’s ticket.

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