Donald Trump October 7 Trump, Brazil’s Lula move to mend fences after trade clash, judicial firestorm with ‘friendly’ call President Donald Trump calls phone conversation with Brazil's Lula 'very good' as the leaders discuss future meetings after clashing over tariffs and Bolsonaro's treatment.
Marco Rubio September 11 Rubio warns Brazil of US response after Bolsonaro's conviction for plotting a coup U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. would respond after former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was convicted of plotting a coup to remain in power.
Sanctions August 5 Brazil’s ex-president and major Trump ally Bolsonaro placed on house arrest Jair Bolsonaro placed under house arrest by Brazil's Supreme Court after addressing supporters at Rio protest, violating release conditions in election case.
Sanctions July 30 Trump admin sanctions Brazilian judge overseeing Bolsonaro coup-plot probe Treasury Department freezes assets of Brazilian Supreme Court Justice, Alexandre de Moraes, who is helping lead a case against Brazil's former right-wing president.
Brazil July 17 Trump calls for immediate end to ‘unjust’ trial of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro President Donald Trump took to Truth Social Thursday evening calling for an immediate end to what he called "unjust" political attacks against former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.
Justice Department June 4 Trump DOJ takes 'unprecedented' step admonishing foreign judge in free speech case centered on Rumble Video platform Rumble is in the midst of an international free speech battle involving the Brazilian Supreme Court, including the Trump Department of Justice sending a letter to the foreign judge.
France April 1 Musk slams Le Pen ruling, says it will 'backfire' like Trump's as some on global right face legal troubles Marine Le Pen’s sentencing in France has drawn global attention, with parallels made to legal battles faced by President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, among other right-wing politicians.
Brazil February 18 Brazil’s prosecutor-general files charges against ex-President Bolsonaro over alleged coup plan Brazil’s Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet has filed charges against former President Jair Bolsonaro, alleging he attempted a coup to stay in office following his 2022 election loss.
Brazil January 16, 2025 Brazilian court denies Bolsonaro’s request to travel to Trump’s inauguration Brazil’s Supreme Court has denied former President Jair Bolsonaro's request to have his passport temporarily restored in order to attend the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
Trump Transition January 10, 2025 Trump's victory could give boost to Brazil's Bolsonaro's re-election hopes amid court ban on him running Brazil's supreme court has prevented Jair Bolsonaro from running again in the 2026 presidential election, yet the former president and his team are hoping the incoming Trump administration might help.
