Jair Bolsonaro

As Brazil heads to run-off, Israel’s Latin America ties are placed in spotlight - analysis

Flavio Bolsonaro’s first-round victory over Lula da Silva puts Brazil at the center of a broader political shift in Latin America that could strengthen ties with Israel.

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during a ceremony to sign into law a bill establishing a line of credit for companies affected by new tariffs imposed by the U.S. government, at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, July 22, 2026.
Brazilian President and Workers' Party (PT) candidate for re-election Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva prepares to vote in the general election in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, October 4, 2026.

Bolsonaro beats expectations in Brazil presidential vote, will face Lula in runoff

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, who is to be announced as candidate for Brazil's presidential elections, stands in front of a screen showing a pre-recorded message from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the national convention of the Liberal Party (PL) in Brazil, July 25, 2026.

Flavio Bolsonaro launches Brazil presidential campaign, touts support from Milei, Netanyahu

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro arrives home to begin serving house arrest following authorization by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, after Bolsonaro was convicted by a Supreme Court majority of plotting a coup to remain in power after losing the 2022 election, in Brasilia.

Police search fmr. Brazilian president Bolsonaro house after suspecting weapons, ammunition inside


Yair Netanyahu interviews son of Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro

The interview was full of mutual compliments about their fathers’ governments and their shared dislike of the media and contempt for the left.

Yair Netanyahu

Brazil's Bolsonaro's son charged for corruption scheme – report

O Globo, one of Brazil's leading dailies, cited a more than 300-page indictment detailing the charges.

Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's president-elect, on October 28, 2018

Brazil environment ministry says stop fighting deforestation, VP denies it

The competing statements come amid rising deforestation and growing criticism of Brazil's environmental policy from environmental groups as well as international investors.

A tract of Amazon jungle is seen after a fire in Boca do Acre, Amazonas state, Brazil August 24, 2019

Brazil's Bolsonaro: Journalist 'wimps' more likely to die of COVID-19

"You only know how to do evil, to use a pen largely for evil. Your chance of surviving is quite a bit lower."

Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's president-elect, on October 28, 2018

Brazil's Bolsonaro: Journalist 'wimps' more likely to die of COVID-19

"You only know how to do evil, to use a pen largely for evil. Your chance of surviving is quite a bit lower."

Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's president-elect, on October 28, 2018

Brazil's Bolsonaro appoints evangelical pastor as new education minister

The court had included Weintraub in an investigation of an alleged libel and disinformation network run by Bolsonaro's supporters.

Brazil's President-elect Jair Bolsonaro salutes before receiving a confirmation of his victory in the recent presidential election in Brasilia, Brazil December 10, 2018

Brazil Amazon deforestation up in June, set for worst year in past decade

If there is another increase in deforestation in July, Brazil is headed for annual deforestation of more than 15,000 square kilometers, or an area larger than Connecticut.

An aerial view of a deforested plot of the Amazon in Boca do Acre, Amazonas state, Brazil August 24, 2019

Bolsonaro vetoes plans to offer COVID-19 support to indigenous people

The president's office said those provisions in the law, approved by Congress, were "against the public interest" and "unconstitutional."

Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's president-elect, on October 28, 2018

How Rio Jews are adapting to the coronavirus pandemic

Brazilians had the second-highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world behind the United States: nearly 1.6 million, including some 65,000 deaths.

Oren Boljover, cantor at the Associacao Religiosa Israelita synagogue, sings on camera.

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirus

Bolsonaro is reportedly feeling better after starting treatment, which includes taking the drugs hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin.

Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's president-elect, on October 28, 2018