Brazil moved swiftly to rule Bolsonaro ineligible for office until 2030, a penalty that could be extended by ongoing criminal investigations. In Washington, however, Republicans in the Senate helped acquit Trump in an impeachment trial that would have prevented him from seeking the presidency again.

Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Friday that high interest rates are poised to have a much stronger effect on inflation than many expect, dismissing fears that fiscal challenges could undermine the effectiveness of monetary policy.

Brazil's far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro said Saturday he hopes Donald Trump will help him overcome his legal woes and work to oppose "judicial activism" in other countries.

Economic activity in Brazil exceeded market expectations in November, official data showed on Thursday, adding to a string of stronger-than-anticipated performances despite the central bank's ongoing monetary tightening cycle.

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Monday signed a bill restricting the use of smartphones at school, following a global trend for such limitations.

BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank's economic policy director Diogo Guillen said on Monday that the country's fiscal outlook still requires attention, even though the 2024 primary budget target was likely met by the government.

Brazil's Supreme Court on Friday rejected former President Jair Bolsonaro's appeal for it to reconsider a previous decision barring him from traveling to the U.S. to attend the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.

Brazil's Supreme Court on Thursday rejected former President Jair Bolsonaro's request to have his passport returned so he could travel to the United States to attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration,

Brazil's government said on Tuesday it is "seriously concerned" about Meta Platforms' recently announced changes to its hate speech policy, adding that it believes they do not comply

The Scorpions have postponed their 2025 Las Vegas residency as drummer Mikkey Dee continues to recover from a “serious blood infection.”

Second acts in politics have historically been marred by leaders who are unable, or unwilling, to adjust to unexpected developments in the domestic, economic or global arenas.