Big Alex,” the Brazilian judge who presided over former President Bolsonaro’s trial, has seized global headlines with his fearless challenges to high-profile figures like Donald Trump and Elon Musk. His groundbreaking rulings highlight his formidable impact on the judiciary
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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced to an astonishing 27 years in prison for orchestrating a coup attempt. This historic ruling marks a bold and decisive victory in Brazil’s fight to safeguard its democracy against mounting dangers
Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro, famously known as the ‘Trump of the Tropics,’ has been convicted on coup charges. This groundbreaking verdict sends shockwaves through Brazil’s fierce political landscape and marks a crucial turning point in the nation’s turbulent saga
The Milei team moves swiftly to tackle a growing bribery scandal, as Argentina’s bonds and peso plunge, sparking investor alarm and intensifying economic uncertainty in Buenos Aires
Brazil’s gender quota law, crafted to empower women in politics, now faces a daunting threat as rampant election fraud jeopardizes its effectiveness. Shocking revelations reveal widespread manipulation that endangers the fair chances of female candidates to make their mark
The U.S. Department of State has taken bold action, revoking visas and imposing strict restrictions on Brazilian government and former PAHO officials linked to the Cuban regime’s controversial labor export program-shedding light on grave human rights abuses and illicit activities
Russia’s former deputy defense minister has been sentenced to 13 years in prison on corruption charges, The Independent reports. This striking conviction highlights the government’s fierce and unyielding crackdown on corruption within its own ranks
Argentina’s Peronist former president has been sentenced to house arrest and permanently banned from politics, marking a dramatic turning point in the nation’s ongoing political turmoil and fierce judicial crackdown on its former leaders
Photos capture passionate supporters of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner rallying outside the courthouse, standing resolute as the former Argentine president serves a prison sentence for corruption-vividly highlighting the fierce political divisions tearing through the nation
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been stripped of his Legion of Honour following a corruption conviction, The Guardian reports. This stunning move signals a rare and dramatic downfall in the high-stakes arena of French politics
Germany and Spain are currently facing alarming electoral fraud scandals, with investigations uncovering shocking cases of deceased individuals casting votes and counterfeit identification. As these revelations come to light, authorities find themselves under intense pressure to rebuild public trust and ensure the integrity of the electoral process amidst growing unease.
In a landmark ruling, France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen has been found guilty of embezzlement, marking a significant setback for her political career. The court’s decision centers on the misuse of EU funds, raising questions about transparency in her party.