Jair Bolsonaro is the former President of Brazil, having served from 2019 to 2023. Known for his far-right nationalist politics, military alignment, and confrontational governing style. Recently, Bolsonaro has faced legal proceedings, including being placed under house arrest amid ongoing coup-related investigations. Last updated Jul 4th, 2026
Brazil's Supreme Court convicted Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, for seeking American intervention in the trial examining his father's suspected involvement in a coup attempt. A majority of justices voted in favor of the conviction.
Former Brazilian intelligence chief Alexandre Ramagem has been arrested by ICE in the U.S. Ramagem fled Brazil in September after being convicted for plotting a coup with former President Jair Bolsonaro.
