Brazil’s police open a probe into presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro

Investigation centres on whether Bolsonaro committed defamation by linking Lula to crimes like drug trafficking.
Devdiscourse

Lula Surges Ahead in Brazilian Election Polls

A recent CNT/MDA poll indicates that Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is currently leading Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a potential runoff for the October general elections. Lula would secure 44.
CBS News

Brazil's Bolsonaro charged for alleged plot to stage coup and poison his successor as president, Lula da Silva

Rio de Janeiro — Brazil's prosecutor-general on Tuesday formally charged former President Jair Bolsonaro with attempting a coup to stay in office after his 2022 election defeat, in a plot that included a plan to poison his successor and current President ...
AOL

Supporters of Bolsonaro rally across Brazil against Lula

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Thousands of supporters of Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro demonstrated in cities across the South American nation on Sunday, as organizers hoped to build momentum for a right-wing victory in the upcoming presidential ...
SFGate

Brazil’s Lula vetoes bill that could reduce Bolsonaro’s prison time

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Thursday vetoed a bill that could reduce the 27-year prison sentence of his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro for the far-right leader’s failed 2023 coup attempt. Lula, who had already ...