Jair Bolsonaro in front of Brazil flag
Brazil

Bolsonaro trial for coup attempt underway in Brazil

Former president and ex-ministers accused of leading criminal plot to remain in power after the 2022 elections are standing trial

Brasil de Fato
September 5, 2025
Lula takes Trump’s tariffs to World Trade Organization
Brazil

Lula takes Trump’s tariffs to World Trade Organization

The announcement came just as Trump’s 50% tariff on Brazilian goods went into effect. Brazil seeks to open up a case in the WTO

Brasil de Fato
August 7, 2025
“El Abrazo de Los Pueblos”- documentary portrays Latin American resistance and the history of ALBA Movimientos
Brazil

“El Abrazo de Los Pueblos”: documentary portrays Latin American resistance and the history of ALBA Movimientos

The documentary released on Monday, July 28, in Caracas, Venezuela, is now available on YouTube

Brasil de Fato
August 6, 2025
Jair Bolsonaro 2021
Brazil

Brazilian Supreme Court orders house arrest for Jair Bolsonaro

The measure includes an electronic ankle monitor, limited visits, and the seizure of cell phones

Brasil de Fato
August 5, 2025
Brazilian general confesses he authored plan to kill Lula and other top officials
Brazil

Brazilian general confesses he authored plan to kill Lula and other top officials

Mario Fernandes has been in prison since November 2024 for his alleged role in the attempted coup on January 8.

Brasil de Fato
July 28, 2025
Violence is an institution of capital, says land rights group after 51,000 rural conflicts
Brazil

Violence is an institution of capital, says land rights group

Unpublished Atlas reveals that 44% of cases occurred in the Amazon; 2,000 people were murdered

Brasil de Fato
July 24, 2025
MST members
Brazil

MST releases letter to Brazilian society: “Lula, where is the Agrarian Reform?”

The movement denounces the paralysis of Agrarian Reform and demands effective commitment from the government

Brasil de Fato
July 22, 2025
Trump announces 50% tariff on Brazilian goods in letter attacking the Supreme Court and defending Bolsonaro
Brazil

Trump announces 50% tariff on Brazilian goods in letter attacking the Supreme Court and defending Bolsonaro

The billionaire president claimed that trade relations with Brazil are unfair to the US. Lula has called a meeting to discuss a response.

Brasil de Fato
July 10, 2025