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Jair Bolsonaro
Brazil’s Election Goes Beyond A Battle Between Left And Right. Democracy Is Also On The Ballot
Seen from afar, the dynamics playing out in the Brazilian election are a clear example of the broader crisis of liberal democracy, with right-wing authoritarians in ascent globally.
By Jeffrey W. Rubin and Rafael R. Ioris
09.27.22 | 3:49 pm
BRASILIA, BRAZIL - MARCH 25: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro speaks with press at the official residence during the coronavirus  (COVID - 19) pandemic at the Palacio do Alvorada March, 25, 2020 in Brasilia, Brazil. President Bolsonaro recently defended the nation's return to normality and the end of social distancing and quarantine. (Photo by Andressa Anholete / Getty Images) BRASILIA, BRAZIL - MARCH 25: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro speaks with press at the official residence during the coronavirus  (COVID - 19) pandemic at the Palacio do Alvorada March, 25, 2020 in Brasilia, Brazil. President Bolsonaro recently defended the nation's return to normality and the end of social distancing and quarantine. (Photo by Andressa Anholete / Getty Images)
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro Tests Positive For COVID-19
By Associated Press
07.07.20 | 11:26 am
BRASILIA, BRAZIL - MARCH 25: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro speaks with press at the official residence during the coronavirus  (COVID - 19) pandemic at the Palacio do Alvorada March, 25, 2020 in Brasilia, Brazil. President Bolsonaro recently defended the nation's return to normality and the end of social distancing and quarantine. (Photo by Andressa Anholete / Getty Images) BRASILIA, BRAZIL - MARCH 25: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro speaks with press at the official residence during the coronavirus  (COVID - 19) pandemic at the Palacio do Alvorada March, 25, 2020 in Brasilia, Brazil. President Bolsonaro recently defended the nation's return to normality and the end of social distancing and quarantine. (Photo by Andressa Anholete / Getty Images)
Brazilian President Echoes Trump As He Downplays Coronavirus
By Associated Press
03.25.20 | 9:41 am
Trump ‘Not Concerned’ About Bolsonaro Aide Who Tested Positive For Coronavirus
By Summer Concepcion
03.12.20 | 12:53 pm
Report: Glenn Greenwald Charged In Brazil Over Stories That Embarrassed Bolsonaro Gov’t
By Matt Shuham
01.21.20 | 11:51 am
Netanyahu Warmly Welcomes Brazil’s Bolsonaro Ahead Of Israeli Election
By Ilan Ben Zion
03.31.19 | 12:13 pm
Trump Gleefully Cheers Brazilian President For Saying ‘Fake News’
By Kate Riga
03.19.19 | 2:47 pm
WATCH LIVE: Trump Holds Press Conference With Brazilian President At 1:45 ET
By Matt Shuham
03.19.19 | 1:36 pm
Brazil’s Far-Right President Makes Unusual CIA Visit On First Official US Trip
By BEN FOX
03.18.19 | 2:20 pm
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