Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro and President
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Alexandre de Moraes is prosecuting former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, a Trump-backed candidate, for an alleged coup attempt after the 2022 election.
Trump revokes visas for Brazilian judge Alexandre de Moraes, court allies and family members over prosecution of the former Brazilian president.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called a U.S. decision to impose visa bans on officials involved in former President Jair Bolsonaro's trial "arbitrary" and "baseless," and said foreign interference in the judiciary was "unacceptable.
Trump called Brasília’s prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro for an alleged coup attempt a 'witch hunt.'
President Trump's tariff threat against Brazil to protect his ally, former President Jair Bolsonaro, has sparked political turmoil in the South American country.