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Supreme Court Orders Weapons Search of Bolsonaro's Brasília Home

The search probes mismatched gun records, raising questions about Bolsonaro's political influence.

ICE Detains Brazil’s Ex-Intelligence Chief Alexandre Ramagem in Florida

Polls Close in Benin’s Presidential Election With Wadagni Favored

Brazil’s Supreme Court Moves Bolsonaro to Larger Papuda Cell With 24/7 Doctor Access

Lula Vetoes Bid to Cut Bolsonaro’s Term as Hospital Tests After Prison Fall Find Mild Brain Injury

From Hospital, Brazil's Bolsonaro Backs Son Flavio for 2026 Presidency

Brazil’s Lower House Backs Sentencing Bill That Could Sharply Cut Bolsonaro’s Term

Brazil Orders Bolsonaro to Prison as 27-Year Sentence Takes Effect

Brazil’s Top Court Orders Bolsonaro to Begin 27-Year Sentence

Brazil’s Top Court Orders Bolsonaro Into Federal Police Custody Over Alleged Escape Risk

Two Justices Back Bolsonaro Sentence as Brazil’s Top Court Opens Appeal

U.S. Expands Brazil Sanctions to Justice’s Wife as Bolsonaro Seeks End to House Arrest

Lula Rebukes U.S. at U.N. as Trump Plans Meeting Next Week

Brazil Orders 24-Hour Police Watch on Bolsonaro, Citing Flight Risk

Armenia Detains Archbishop Over Alleged Coup Plot in Heightened Church-State Confrontation