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Japan Today
5 days ago
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- Japan Today
Brazil court orders raids, restraints on Bolsonaro for Trump collusion
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro speaks to the media at the Federal Senate in Brasilia, Brazil July 17, 2025. REUTERS/Adriano Machado By Luciana Magalhaes and Ricardo Brito Brazil's Supreme Court issued search warrants and restraining orders against former President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday, banning him from contacting foreign officials over allegations he had courted the interference of U.S. President Donald Trump. Federal police raided Bolsonaro's home and put an ankle monitor on him, an escalation in the legal pressure he is already facing and that Trump has tried to relieve with a steep tariff on Brazilian goods. Bolsonaro told Reuters that he believed the court orders were a reaction to Trump's criticism of his trial before the Supreme Court. The court's crackdown on Bolsonaro added to evidence that Trump's tactics are backfiring in Brazil, compounding trouble for his ideological ally and rallying public support behind a defiant leftist government. Bolsonaro was banned from contacting foreign officials, using social media or approaching embassies, according to the decision issued by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who cited a "concrete possibility" of him fleeing the country. In an interview with Reuters at his party's headquarters on Friday, Bolsonaro called Moraes a "dictator" and described the latest court orders as acts of "cowardice." "I feel supreme humiliation," he said, when asked how he felt about wearing the ankle monitor. "I am 70 years old, I was president of the republic for four years." Bolsonaro denied any plans to leave the country, but said he would meet with Trump if he could get access to his passport, which police seized last year. He also said he had sought out the top U.S. diplomat in Brazil to discuss Trump's tariff threat. In his decision, Moraes said the restrictions against Bolsonaro were due to accusations that the former president was making efforts to get the "head of state of a foreign nation" to interfere in Brazilian courts, which the judge cast as an attack on national sovereignty. Bolsonaro is on trial before Brazil's Supreme Court on charges of plotting a coup to stop President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from taking office in January 2023. Trump has in recent weeks pressed Brazil to stop the legal case against Bolsonaro, saying that his ally was the victim of a "witch hunt". The U.S. president said last week he would impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods from August 1, in a letter that opened with criticism of the Bolsonaro trial. Trump on Thursday shared on Truth Social a letter he sent to Bolsonaro. "I have seen the terrible treatment you are receiving at the hands of an unjust system turned against you. This trial should end immediately!" he wrote. Moraes wrote in his decision that the higher tariffs threatened by Trump were aimed at creating a serious economic crisis in Brazil to interfere in the country's judicial system. Bolsonaro was also prohibited from contacting key allies including his son Eduardo Bolsonaro, a Brazilian congressman who has been working in Washington to drum up support his father. Bolsonaro told Reuters he had been talking to his son almost daily, denying any concerted U.S. lobbying effort on his behalf. He said he expected his son to seek U.S. citizenship to avoid returning to Brazil. A five-judge panel of Supreme Court judges reviewed and upheld Moraes' decision on Friday afternoon. © Thomson Reuters 2025.
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5 days ago
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Brazil's Supreme Court cracks down on Bolsonaro amid Trump interference allegations
Bolsonaro is on trial before Brazil's Supreme Court on charges of plotting a coup to stop President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from taking office in January 2023 read more Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro speaks to the media at the Federal Senate in Brasilia, Brazil. Reuters On Friday, Brazil's Supreme Court issued search warrants and restraining orders against former President Jair Bolsonaro, prohibiting him from contacting foreign authorities amid charges that he sought the interference of US President Donald Trump. Federal police invaded Bolsonaro's house and placed an ankle monitor on him, escalating the legal strain he is already under, which Trump has attempted to alleviate with a high tax on Brazilian products. Bolsonaro told Reuters that he felt the court rulings were in response to Trump's criticism of his Supreme Court trial. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The court's crackdown on Bolsonaro added to signs that Trump's actions are backfiring in Brazil, causing more problems for his ideological buddy and gathering public support behind a combative leftist administration. Bolsonaro was banned from contacting foreign officials, using social media or approaching embassies, according to the decision issued by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who cited a 'concrete possibility' of him fleeing the country. In an interview with Reuters at his party's headquarters on Friday, Bolsonaro called Moraes a 'dictator' and described the latest court orders as acts of 'cowardice.' 'I feel supreme humiliation,' he said, when asked how he felt about wearing the ankle monitor. 'I am 70 years old, I was president of the republic for four years.' Bolsonaro denied any plans to leave the country, but said he would meet with Trump if he could get access to his passport, which police seized last year. He also said he had sought out the top US diplomat in Brazil to discuss Trump's tariff threat. In his decision, Moraes said the restrictions against Bolsonaro were due to accusations that the former president was making efforts to get the 'head of state of a foreign nation' to interfere in Brazilian courts, which the judge cast as an attack on national sovereignty. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Bolsonaro is on trial before Brazil's Supreme Court on charges of plotting a coup to stop President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from taking office in January 2023. Trump has in recent weeks pressed Brazil to stop the legal case against Bolsonaro, saying that his ally was the victim of a 'witch hunt'. The US president said last week he would impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods from August 1, in a letter that opened with criticism of the Bolsonaro trial. Trump on Thursday shared on Truth Social a letter he sent to Bolsonaro. 'I have seen the terrible treatment you are receiving at the hands of an unjust system turned against you. This trial should end immediately!' he wrote. Moraes wrote in his decision that the higher tariffs threatened by Trump were aimed at creating a serious economic crisis in Brazil to interfere in the country's judicial system. Bolsonaro was also prohibited from contacting key allies including his son Eduardo Bolsonaro, a Brazilian congressman who has been working in Washington to drum up support his father. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Bolsonaro told Reuters he had been talking to his son almost daily, denying any concerted US lobbying effort on his behalf. He said he expected his son to seek US citizenship to avoid returning to Brazil. A five-judge panel of Supreme Court judges reviewed and upheld Moraes' decision on Friday afternoon.
Straits Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Brazil court orders raids, ankle monitor on Bolsonaro for colluding with Trump
Find out what's new on ST website and app. Ex-Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro speaks during a press conference in front of the Federal Senate in Brasilia, Brazil, on July 17, 2025. BRASILIA - Brazil's Supreme Court issued search warrants and restraining orders against former President Jair Bolsonaro on July 18, banning him from contacting foreign officials for allegedly courting the interference of US President Donald Trump. Federal police raided Bolsonaro's home and he was ordered to wear an ankle monitor, adding to legal pressure that Mr Trump has tried to relieve with a steep tariff on Brazilian goods. The court's crackdown on Bolsonaro added to signs that Mr Trump's tactics could backfire in Brazil, compounding trouble for his ideological ally and rallying public support behind a defiant leftist government. Bolsonaro was also banned from contacting foreign officials, using social media and approaching embassies, according to the decision issued by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who cited a 'concrete possibility' of him fleeing the country. He added that Bolsonaro had asked the 'head of state of a foreign nation' to interfere in the Brazilian courts, which he characterised as an attack on national sovereignty. Bolsonaro is on trial before Brazil's Supreme Court on charges of plotting a coup to stop his rival President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from taking office in January 2023. Bolsonaro, who governed Brazil from 2019 to 2022 and calls the case against him a political persecution, told reporters on July 18 that he never considered fleeing Brazil. He said the latest court orders were meant for his 'supreme humiliation.' Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Critical infrastructure in S'pore under attack by cyber espionage group: Shanmugam Singapore What is UNC3886, the group that attacked Singapore's critical information infrastructure? Singapore Alleged Kpod peddler filmed trying to flee raid in Bishan charged with 6 offences Asia Indonesia court jails former trade minister for 4½ years in sugar graft case Singapore Singapore police in contact with Indonesian authorities over baby trafficking allegations Singapore NTU upholds zero grade for student accused of using AI in essay; panel found 14 false citations or data Singapore 7-year-old girl, cabby taken to hospital after vehicle pile-up in City Hall area Singapore Former NUH male nurse charged after he allegedly molested man at hospital Mr Trump has in recent weeks pressed Brazil to stop the legal case against Bolsonaro, saying that his former ally was the victim of a 'witch hunt'. The US president said last week he would impose a 50 per cent tariff on Brazilian goods from Aug 1, in a letter opening with criticism of the Bolsonaro trial. Federal police are seen in front the house of the former president Jair Bolsonaro on July 18, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS Mr Trump on July 17 shared on Truth Social a letter he sent to Bolsonaro. 'I have seen the terrible treatment you are receiving at the hands of an unjust system turned against you. This trial should end immediately!' he wrote. Mr Moraes wrote in his decision that the higher tariffs threatened by Mr Trump were aimed at creating a serious economic crisis in Brazil to interfere in the country's judiciary. Bolsonaro was also prohibited from contacting key allies including his son Eduardo, a Brazilian congressman who has been lobbying in Washington to help his father. The decision from Mr Moraes said the former president and his son had acted illegally 'to subject the functioning of the Supreme Court to the scrutiny of a foreign state, through hostile acts resulting from spurious and criminal negotiations to obstruct justice and coerce this court.' A five-judge panel of Brazil's Supreme Court is set to review Mr Moraes' orders on July 18 and decide whether to uphold them. REUTERS
Straits Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Brazil police search Bolsonaro's home, court orders ankle monitor
FILE PHOTO: Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro reacts as he speaks to the media at the Federal Senate in Brasilia, Brazil, July 17, 2025. REUTERS/Adriano Machado/File Photo BRASILIA - Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday had his home searched by police and was ordered to wear an ankle monitor, adding to legal pressure that U.S. President Donald Trump has tried to end by threatening a steep tariff on Brazilian goods. Lawmakers from Bolsonaro's right-wing Liberal Party said the former president had been ordered to wear an ankle monitor, stop using social media and cease communications with diplomats. They said Bolsonaro was also banned from contacting key allies including his son Eduardo, a Brazilian congressman who has been lobbying in Washington to help his father. On social media, the lawmaker tied the latest court order to a video his father released on Thursday thanking Trump for his support. CNN Brasil reported that the court orders targeting Bolsonaro had been motivated by the risk of him fleeing to the United States. Bolsonaro's lawyers in a statement expressed "surprise and indignation" at what they called "severe precautionary measures imposed against him," adding that Bolsonaro has so far complied with court orders. Federal police in a statement said they had served search warrants and non-specified "precautionary measures" ordered by the Supreme Court, but did not name Bolsonaro, who governed Latin America's largest country from 2019 to 2022. Trump has pressed Brazil to stop a legal case against Bolsonaro, saying that his former ally was the victim of a "witch hunt". Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Critical infrastructure in S'pore under attack by cyber espionage group: Shanmugam Singapore Who is UNC3886, the group that attacked Singapore's critical information infrastructure? Singapore HSA looking to get anti-vape cyber surveillance tool with AI capabilities Singapore Singapore police in contact with Indonesian authorities over baby trafficking allegations Singapore Alleged Kpod peddler filmed trying to flee raid in Bishan charged with 6 offences Singapore NTU upholds zero grade for student accused of using AI in essay; panel found 14 false citations or data Singapore 30% of aviation jobs could be redesigned due to AI, automation; $200m fund to support workers: CAAS Singapore Former NUH male nurse faces charges after he allegedly molested man at hospital Bolsonaro, who was friendly with Trump when they were both in office, is on trial before Brazil's Supreme Court on charges of plotting a coup to stop President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from taking office in January 2023. Trump, who last week said he would impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods, posted on Truth Social on Thursday a letter he sent to Bolsonaro. "I have seen the terrible treatment you are receiving at the hands of an unjust system turned against you. This trial should end immediately!" he wrote. REUTERS
The Star
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Brazil police serve search warrant against former President Bolsonaro
FILE PHOTO: Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro reacts as he speaks to the media at the Federal Senate in Brasilia, Brazil, July 17, 2025. REUTERS/Adriano Machado/File Photo BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazil's federal police served on Friday search warrants at former President Jair Bolsonaro's home and the headquarters of his Liberal Party, Bolsonaro's press office said. Police in a statement said they had served warrants ordered by the country's Supreme Court, but did not name Bolsonaro. U.S. President Donald Trump has pressed Brazil to stop a legal case against Bolsonaro, saying that his former ally was the victim of a "witch hunt". Bolsonaro, who was friendly with Trump when they were both in office, is on trial before Brazil's Supreme Court on charges of plotting a coup to stop President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from taking office in January 2023. (Reporting by Luciana Magalhaes; editing by Barbara Lewis and Brad Haynes)
