BRAZIL UNDER BOLSONARO Brazil's Bolsonaro embattled – but his supporters are loving it 03-05-2020 16:53 When the latest opinion poll from the respected Datafolha institute came out this week, there was no dent in Bolsonaro's support.
Investigation in Brazil Bolsonaro names allies to head police, justice ministry in Brazil 28-04-2020 11:50 But in blow to far-right leader, Supreme Court of Brazil authorises investigation of allegations of illegal interference of the police agency by the outgoing justice minister.
Freedom of the Press Brazil judge rejects hacking accusation against Greenwald 07-02-2020 11:22 A judge in Brasilia dismissed accusations that Glenn Greenwald was involved in hacking phones of Brazilian officials, following weeks of criticism that his prosecution would infringe on constitutional protections for journalists.
Press Freedom Lockdown Brazilian prosecutors accuse Glenn Greenwald in hacking case 21-01-2020 16:10 The US journalist stands accused of cyber crimes by the Bolsonaro administration in the country's latest clampdown against press freedom.
BREAKING NEWS Brazil judge orders ex-president Lula's release from jail 08-11-2019 16:45 Judge authorises release of jailed ex-president, after a Supreme Court ruling paved the way for thousands of convicts to be freed.
BRAZIL EX-LEADER Brazil's Supreme Court issues ruling that could free jailed ex-president Lula 08-11-2019 10:14 Brazil's top court votes narrowly that a person can only be jailed after all appeals to high courts have been exhausted, a decision that could see almost 5,000 inmates released, including Lula.
CAR WASH Brazilians show support for US journalist Glenn Greenwald 31-07-2019 14:29 Founder of The Intercept has faced threat of imprisonment by far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, after reporting details taken from hacked mobile phone conversations.
PRESIDENTIAL HOPEFUL Fernández calls Lula's arrest 'stain on Brazil' as he visits leader in jail 05-07-2019 10:15 Presidential hopeful says he sees events in Brazil "with concern" and argues Lula's conviction is not on steady ground, as he casts shadow over future of EU-Mercosur deal.
Photo op PT party senator Gleisi Hoffman confirms Alberto Fernández to visit Lula in jail 03-07-2019 15:47 Alberto Fernández will visit Luiz Inácio 'Lula' da Silva in Curitiba as pressure mounts against the imprisonment of the former Brazilian president for corruption.
Lava Jato Brazil Supreme Court rejects request to free former president Lula 26-06-2019 15:32 The court voted to postpone deciding on whether then-judge and current Brazilian Minister of Justice Sergio Moro was impartial when handling da Silva’s first conviction in 2017.
Lava Jato Moro says 'nothing to hide' about leaked messages 21-06-2019 19:27 The Brazilian Justice Minister and former judge claimed there was nothing improper about alleged conversations he had with prosecutors and dismissed the "sensationalism" created by the Intercept report.
Lava Jato Brazil court dodges debate on Lula's release 12-06-2019 01:52 Debate flares up in neighbouring country over leaked documents indicating Justice Minister Sergio Moro improperly collaborated with prosecutors when serving as a federal judge, casting shadow over 'Lava Jato' probe.
Copa América Brazil, Argentina agree plan to block 5,000 hooligans from Copa América 10-06-2019 10:22 Agreement signed by Security Minister Patricia Bullrich and her Brazilian counterpart, Sergio Moro, will block entry of barrabrava into nation ahead of tournament.
Lava Jato Brazil's Moro under fire after leaked messages hint at anti-Lula conspiracy 10-06-2019 10:10 The Intercept alleges then-federal judge Sergio Moro and prosecutors involved in an investigation against Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva worked together to jail former president.