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The dizzying array of legal threats to Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro

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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro has been a target for investigations since his early days in office, and the swarm of cases have multiplied since his failed reelection campaign in 2022. Authorities have been looking into everything from allegations he conspired to incite an uprising…

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Ex-Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro Accused In Saudi Jewel Scandal

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Jair Bolsonaro has previously denied any criminal activity in the case. Braslia, Brazil: Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro is facing possible money laundering and other charges related to undeclared diamond jewelry gifted by Saudi Arabia, local media reported Thursday. Federal police accused Bolsonaro, who led South America’s largest country from 2019-2022, of money laundering, embezzlement…

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Brazil’s Bolsonaro stayed two days in Hungarian embassy after passport seized

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Former Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Brazil’s far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro stayed for two nights at the Hungarian embassy in Brasilia last month, just days after federal police confiscated his passport and arrested two former aides on suspicion of plotting a coup, Bolsonaro’s lawyer said on Monday. Bolsonaro’s Feb. 12-14…

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Brazil’s Bolsonaro Presented Plan For Possible Coup, Say Ex Commanders

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Bolsonaro has denied attempting a coup in the days after his election defeat (File) Brasilia, Brazil: The former commanders of Brazil’s Army and Air Force told police investigators that President Jair Bolsonaro summoned them twice to meetings to discuss a possible coup d’état after his election defeat in 2022, according to their testimonies released on…

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Brazil’s Ex-Military Chiefs Told Police Jair Bolsonaro Discussed Coup In 2022: Report

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Bolsonaro currently faces various criminal probes that are close to reaching their conclusions. Brasilia: The former heads of Brazil’s Army and Air Force have confirmed to federal police that ex-President Jair Bolsonaro discussed a draft decree to prevent the handover of power after the 2022 election, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters. Their…

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