Bolsonaro family judicial probes following Lula's election victory
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The latest in this situation
- Lula approved new legislation to strengthen government power against gangs.
- Lula defeats the Bolsonaro family in the presidential runoff election.
- Flávio Bolsonaro lost the runoff to Lula; Moraes ordered him to hand over passports.
- Lula defeats Flávio Bolsonaro in the second round of the election.
- Bolsonaro family members urged US sanctions against Brazilian sectors.
How it started
In the context of the Brazilian election, Flávio Bolsonaro is running against Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, while judicial moves target Jair Bolsonaro amid a coup trial. Trump criticized Brazil over these judicial moves.
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What happened
In the context of the Brazilian election, Flávio Bolsonaro is running against Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, while judicial moves target Jair Bolsonaro amid a coup trial. Trump criticized Brazil over these judicial moves.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Supreme Court authorizes investigations into Lula's son amid political tensions in Brazil.Sub-event
- Lula da Silva is expected to seek re-election against Bolsonaro.Sub-event
- Lula maintains his lead over opposition senator Bolsonaro, while the US announced a 25% tariff on Brazilian goods.Sub-event
- In the context of the Brazilian election, Flávio Bolsonaro is running against Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, while judicial moves target Jair Bolsonaro amid a coup trial.Sub-event
- Flávio Bolsonaro, while in Argentina, discussed the war in Gaza and maintained a good relationship with Donald Trump.Sub-event
Brazilian election rivalry heats up as Flávio Bolsonaro runs against Lula, amidst judicial scrutiny of Jair Bolsonaro.1 source
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The entities involved
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Jair Bolsonaro
38th President of the Federative Republic of Brazil (2019–2023)
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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
president of Brazil from 2003 to 2011 and since 2023
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)