Jair Bolsonaro

Former Mossad agent assisted Flavio Bolsonaro's escape from Brazil via Argentina - report

The escape followed Bolsonaro's defeat to incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the second round of elections on October 25.

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Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro disembarks from a plane after arriving at Opa-locka Executive Airport near Miami, Florida, US, October 28, 2026.
Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro of the Liberal Party (PL) speaks after losing the presidential runoff election, in Brasilia, Brazil October 25, 2026.

Flavio Bolsonaro headed to the US after losing Brazil election, sources say - report

Argentina said it had no record of him entering its territory and the right-wing senator's aides either declined to say where he was or said they did not know.

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Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva gestures as he addresses supporters after his victory in the presidential runoff election, at Paulista Avenue, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, October 26.

Trump says Brazil election looked 'rigged', defeated Bolsonaro's party recognizes Lula win

"I didn't take sides, but it looked like another rigged election. It looked very bad to me," Trump told reporters.

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FLAVIO BOLSONARO, candidate for Brazillian presidency, January 27, 2026.

Bolsonaro refuses to concede, says he will seek annulment of Brazil vote

Flavio Bolsonaro refused to concede after Lula was reported reelected for a fourth term, vowing to seek annulment of Brazil's runoff over a two-hour extension of voting.

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Bolsonaro explains how he closed war crimes case against IDF reservist in Brazil - interview

A joint online campaign spearheaded by the Israeli Diaspora Affairs Ministry and Bolsonaro led Brazilian authorities to announce they would not pursue the case.

JANUARY 10, 2025ByANNA BARSKY
Brazilian politician and lawyer Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, speaks as he attends an interview with the media during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Mexico City, Mexico November 18, 2022.

Brazil’s Bolsonaro, longtime Israel ally, faces coup plot allegations as legal troubles mount

Brazil’s Federal Police accuse the former president of leading a criminal conspiracy to overturn the 2022 election and undermine democratic governance.

DECEMBER 3, 2024ByNATHAN KLABIN/THE MEDIA LINE
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro speaks during a ceremony to mark 1000 days in government at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil September 27, 2021.

Former Brazil military chiefs implicate Bolsonaro in coup conspiracy

Their accounts place Bolsonaro at the center of a plot to declare martial law and stop leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva coming to power after he won the election that year.

MARCH 15, 2024ByREUTERS
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro speaks during a ceremony to celebrate the International Anti-Corruption Day 2021 at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, December 9, 2021.

Ex-Brazil president seen waving Israeli flag as hundreds of thousands gather in support

The rally was held in support of Bolsonaro in light of investigations against him for allegedly plotting a coup after denying election results.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro reacts next to an Israeli flag during a protest where he called his supporters to gather in Paulista Avenue, as police investigate him and his cabinet for allegedly plotting a coup after the 2022 election, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, February 25, 2024.

Mike Pompeo named top Christian ally of Israel for 2023 - exclusive

No. 2 on the Israel Allies Foundation list is Brazil’s 38th president, Jair Bolsonaro, followed by Pastor Larry and Tiz Huch.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
Secretary Mike Pompeo in Jerusalem

Brazil requests US help for probes involving Bolsonaro

Bolsonaro, who has denied any wrongdoing, faces mounting legal jeopardy after losing his re-election bid, with many in Brazil believing he could soon end up in jail.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023ByREUTERS
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro looks on before a session in the Legislative Assembly of Goias to receive the title of citizen of Goias, in Goiania, Brazil August 18, 2023.

Bolsonaro's career wrecked as Brazil court forms majority to bar him for 8 years

Four out of seven justices voted to convict Bolsonaro for abuse of power and misuse of the media.

JUNE 30, 2023ByREUTERS
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro speaks during a ceremony to mark 1000 days in government at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil September 27, 2021.

Neo-Nazi groups multiply in a more conservative Brazil

Neo-Nazism is a growing concern in Brazil and may be directly tied to Bolsonaro's fascism.

JUNE 13, 2023ByREUTERS
Finnish neo-nazis start their Independence Day march with swastika flags in Helsinki, Finland December 6, 2018.

Brazil's Bolsonaro testifies in scandal over Saudi jewelry gift

The former president has said he did nothing wrong in receiving the gifts, but the jewelry incident tarnished his reputation as an anti-corruption leader.

APRIL 6, 2023ByREUTERS
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro speaks during a ceremony to mark 1000 days in government at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil September 27, 2021.

Brazil's vaccine-skeptic Bolsonaro got the shot, document indicates

There is concern that the vaccination card might have been altered

FEBRUARY 18, 2023ByREUTERS
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro speaks during a ceremony to mark 1000 days in government at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil September 27, 2021.