A landmark trial is underway in Brazil: former President Jair Bolsonaro, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, stands accused of trying to overturn the 2022 election. Alongside military officials and ex-ministers, Bolsonaro faces charges that could reshape Brazil’s political future — and reverberate globally. The U.S. has recently launched a campaign against Brazil’s judiciary in a show of support for Bolsonaro. Journalist Patricia Campos Mello joins us to unpack the case, the international stakes, and how both the right and left in Brazil are reacting to this pivotal moment.
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Guests:
Patricia Campos Mello is a reporter at Folha de S.Paulo
Luiza Franco is an editor and podcast producer at AQ
Supplemental reading:
Brazil Deepens Its Bond With China by Luiza Franco
AQ Podcast | Brazil vs USA: Risks and Possible Ways Out
Controversy over BRICS Ramps up Global Tensions by Fernanda Magnotta
REACTION: Trump Hits Brazil with 50% Tariff by AQ editors
