Brazil is burning: 5 things to know about Brazil riots, know what PM Modi said
In order to oppose the country's newly elected President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Bolsonaro's supporters have also vandalized buildings in the country's capital Brasilia.
Jan 09, 2023, 18:55 PM ISTBrazil riots: Hundreds of pro-Bolsonaro supporters arrested after raids at govt buildings; US President Biden, UN chief Guterres condemn 'assault on democracy'
Brazil riots: On Sunday, hundreds of supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro breached security barriers on Sunday and entered Brazil`s Congress, Supreme Court and the Planalto Presidential Palace, CNN reported citing images shown in Brazilian media.
Jan 09, 2023, 07:58 AM IST'Fanatical fascists': Brazil President Lula slams Bolsonaro supporters after they raid presidential palace, Congress, Supreme Court
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro's supporters threw furniture through the smashed windows of the presidential palace, flooded parts of Congress with a sprinkler system and ransacked ceremonial rooms in the Supreme Court.
Jan 09, 2023, 07:19 AM ISTEx-Brazil President Bolsonaro's supporters invade presidential palace, Congress, Supreme Court
Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who defeated Jair Bolsonaro in the most fraught election in a generation last year, announced a federal security intervention in Brasilia lasting until January 31.
Jan 09, 2023, 06:30 AM ISTBolsonaro makes first public remarks since losing Brazilian Presidential elections, does not concede to Lula
It took Jair Bolsonaro, a right-wing nationalist, more than 44 hours to comment after the election was decided by electoral authorities.
Nov 02, 2022, 08:10 AM ISTLuiz Inacio Lula da Silva wins Brazil presidency, narrowly defeats Jair Bolsonaro
Brazil's Supreme Electoral Court declared Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva the next president, with 50.9% of votes versus 49.1% for Jair Bolsonaro.
Oct 31, 2022, 08:54 AM ISTFormer Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to offer FIFA World Cup 2018 observations to Brazil media outlets
The 72-year-old Lula will make his debut as a soccer commentator on Monday, a day after Brazil's first group-stage match against Switzerland.
Jun 16, 2018, 12:53 PM ISTBlow for Brazil`s ex-president Lula as first judge upholds conviction
The first of three Brazilian judges considering the appeal of ex-president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva voted Wednesday to uphold his corruption conviction.
Jan 25, 2018, 00:28 AM ISTFormer Brazil President Lula faces sixth trial for corruption
Former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, already found guilty of corruption in one graft trial, will now face a sixth trial on charges related to a sweeping political kickback scheme that sent Latin America`s biggest economy into political chaos, a judge ordered on Tuesday.
Aug 02, 2017, 06:35 AM ISTEx-Brazilian president Lula da Silva questioned over graft charges
Former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva appeared in court where he was questioned by the country`s top anti-corruption judge over graft charges, the media reported.
May 11, 2017, 11:01 AM ISTBrazil to press more graft charges against ex-President Lula Inacio
In more trouble for former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the country's federal authorities have now decided to file new charges against him.
Dec 13, 2016, 12:46 PM ISTBrazil's Lula leads polls for 2018 presidential race
Brazil`s former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva leads the list of potential candidates to run in the 2018 presidential race, despite his recent legal troubles, according to a poll .
Oct 20, 2016, 10:26 AM ISTBrazil`s Lula faces new corruption charges
Brazil`s ex-president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva faced new corruption charges Wednesday connected to a construction project involving his nephew in Angola, in the latest threat to his comeback hopes.
Oct 06, 2016, 02:47 AM ISTBrazil's ex-president Lula to stand corruption trial
Brazil`s former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will stand trial on corruption and money laundering charges over an alleged scheme at the state oil company, Petrobras.
Sep 21, 2016, 15:13 PM ISTBrazil's Lula charged as 'top boss' of Petrobras graft scheme
Public Prosecutor Deltan Dallagnol told a news conference that Lula will be charged with corruption and money laundering for leading a kickback scheme.
Sep 15, 2016, 13:06 PM ISTNo women in Brazilian acting president's cabinet
Temer's decision to include nine different parties in his cabinet also shows the priority he is placing on ensuring a strong relationship with Congress and guaranteeing legislative majorities.
May 13, 2016, 03:47 AM ISTBrazil's new president names business-friendly cabinet
All the new ministers were men, a stark contrast with the sidelined administration headed by Brazil's first woman president.
May 13, 2016, 01:32 AM ISTBrazilians divided by wall and losing Facebook friends
The steel wall cutting across the heart of Brasilia does more than separate rival protesters.
Apr 17, 2016, 08:02 AM ISTBrazil`s Dilma Rousseff: Ex-guerrilla in impeachment battle
Brazil`s 68-year-old "iron lady" has put up a fight, trying to repair a coalition left in tatters by the defection of the country`s largest party, the PMDB.
Apr 15, 2016, 12:18 PM ISTDilma Rousseff impeachment should go ahead: Commission rep
In the impeachment request, Temer is accused of participating in the same fiscal juggling as Rousseff.