Jair Bolsonaro

Brazil August 24

Bolsonaro leaves São Paulo hospital after routine exams

Right-wing former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has left Vila Nova Star Hospital in São Paulo, where he was admitted Wednesday for routine health checks.

Brazil August 23

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro admitted to hospital for routine health examination

Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil, was admitted to the hospital for what his close aid referred to as a routine health examination.

Jair Bolsonaro May 3

Brazil's federal police search home of former President Bolsonaro over alleged doctored vaccine cards

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro had his home searched and phone seized by Brazil's Federal Police Wednesday in an investigation into alleged doctored vaccine cards.

Brazil April 26

Brazilian judge temporarily suspends Telegram app

A Brazilian federal judge has ordered a temporary suspension of Telegram, a messaging app that has reportedly refused to turn data on far-right users over to authorities.

Brazil April 26

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro gives testimony about his actions related to the Jan. 8 attacks

Jair Bosonaro, the former president of Brazil, gave testimony about his actions related to the Jan. 8 attacks. Hundreds of people involved in the attacks are expected to stand trial.

Brazil April 14

Brazilian judge orders police to question Bolsonaro over post-inauguration riots

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered federal police to interrogate former President Jair Bolsonaro over attacks by supporters after his successor's inauguration.

Brazil March 30

Bolsonaro returns to Brazil after 3-month Florida trip

Former right-wing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro returned to his home country after spending three months in Florida.

World March 22

Brazil's new leftist government moves to take guns back after surge in purchases under Bolsonaro

Brazil's new left wing government is taking action to reverse the surge in gun purchases that took place during the previous four years under former President Bolsonaro.

Brazil March 8

Brazil's Lula uses Women's Day to tout new spending plans

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced Wednesday that his administration would seek to promote spending on women's healthcare and other gender-specific interests.

Brazil January 30

Brazil's former President Bolsonaro applies for U.S. tourist visa: reports

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has applied for a six-month tourist visa in the United States to clear his head and take time off before deciding his next steps.