News of silence

Silent Bolsonaro leaves void in Brazil presidency

20-11-2022 09:25 Nearly three weeks after losing to leftist rival Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Jair Bolsonaro – who remains in office until January 1 – has gone uncharacteristically silent, shunning official events and even his beloved social media accounts.

Post-election fall-out

Brazil's Bolsonaro keeps low profile after loss

08-11-2022 16:07 Brazilian president has been uncharacteristically quiet since his election loss to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva last month.

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Bolsonaro 'authorises' transition without acknowledging defeat

01-11-2022 21:27 In a speech that lasted just over two minutes, the far-right incumbent neither acknowledged defeat, nor congratulated Lula on his victory.

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Brazil protesters block roads, airport as Bolsonaro stays silent

01-11-2022 11:57 Protests led by truck-drivers escalate; Bolsonaro has refused to make any public comment after losing the presidential run-off to Lula by less than two percentage points – the narrowest margin for a presidential election in the country’s modern history.

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Bolsonaro’s silence a day after vote loss has Brazil on edge

31-10-2022 21:17 Speculation is growing in Brazil’s capital about the president’s next moves and television networks have arranged cameras around different government buildings in case Bolsonaro decides to break his silence.