BRAZIL DEMOCRACY
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Crime & Justice
2 Bolsonaro supporters sentenced to up to 9 years in prison for bombing attempt
Brasilia, May 11 (EFE).- A court in Brazil on Thursday handed prison sentences of between 5 and 9 years to…
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Crime & Justice
Bolsonaro summoned to testify next week re Brazil coup attempt
Brasilia, Apr 20 (EFE).- The Brazilian Federal Police have determined that ultrarightist former President Jair Bolsonaro must testify next week…
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Politics
Brazilian court to try soldiers involved in anti-democratic acts
Brasilia, Feb 27 (EFE).- The Supreme Court of Brazil will try civilians and soldiers who were involved in the anti-democratic…
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Politics
Lula recalls coup attack, promises to unite, rebuild Brazil
Brasilia, Jan 8 (EFE).- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday recalled the coup attempt a month ago…
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Conflicts & War
Brazil’s Lula: Bolsonaro was behind coup attempt
Sao Paulo, Feb 2 (EFE).- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has accused right-wing predecessor Jair Bolsonaro of plotting…
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Conflicts & War
Brazil: “Chain of coincidences” led to Jan. 8
Brasilia, Jan 27 (EFE).- The Jan. 8 attack on the seats of Brazil’s congress, supreme court and presidency by thousands…
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Politics
Lula fires Brazilian army chief
Brasilia, Jan 21 (EFE).- President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva fired the commander of Brazil’s army Saturday in yet another…
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Crime & Justice
Brazilian court orders to 942 in prison for capital riots
Brasilia, Jan 20 (EFE).- The Supreme Court of Brazil ordered the preventive detention for an indefinite period to 942 of…
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Politics
Brazil defense chief: Military will prevent a repeat of Jan. 8
Brasilia, Jan 20 (EFE).- Brazil’s armed forces will forestall any repetition of the event that unfolded in this capital on…
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Politics
Bolsonaro given 3 days to comment on document found in ex-minister’s home
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 16 (EFE).- Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court on Monday gave former president Jair Bolsonaro three days to…
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