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- Former President Jair Bolsonaro was convicted and sentenced to 27 years in prison.
- He had refused to accept his 2022 election loss, prompting supporters to storm government buildings.
- U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Brazil with high tariffs in July 2025 over the alleged “witch hunt.”
- President Lula denied visas to two Trump-sent State Department officials and criticized Trump at the UN last month.