In both the United States and Brazil, former presidents made baseless claims of fraud, and their supporters stormed government buildings.
Tag: Bolsonaro, Jair (1955- )
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Brazil’s Bolsonaro Blocked From Office for Election-Fraud Claims
A majority of Brazil’s electoral court voted to block former President Jair Bolsonaro from office until 2030 for spreading false claims about voting.
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Deforestation in Tropical Forests Increases,
Deforestation rates appear “headed in the wrong direction” despite international pledges to halt destruction, according to an annual assessment.
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Berlusconi’s Legacy Lives On Beyond Italy’s Borders
Silvio Berlusconi rose when political parties were weakened and carried on through a cascade of scandals. Leaders like Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro have had similar trajectories.
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Bolsonaro to Face Trial Over Electoral Fraud Claims
Brazil’s former president is accused of spreading false information about the nation’s election systems. A conviction would block him from office for eight years.