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Brasilia
Location CityBrasilia: Brazil's capital, focus of political & financial scandals involving Bolsonaro, Lula, & the judiciary.
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Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, is currently at the center of several significant news events. Primarily, it's the location where former President Jair Bolsonaro is serving a 27-year sentence for a coup attempt, initially in prison but now under house arrest due to health concerns. His wife, Michelle, played a role in securing his return to house arrest. The city is also implicated in a major financial scandal involving Banco Master, threatening to expose corruption within the political and judicial elite. This scandal potentially impacts figures like Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, known for his strong stance against Bolsonaro's supporters. Furthermore, President Lula has confirmed that Alckmin will be his vice president again, indicating stability in the government. These events highlight Brasilia's role as the epicenter of Brazil's political and legal landscape, where power struggles and accountability are playing out.
Last updated: May 2, 2026
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News from Brasilia


Brazil convicts Jair Bolsonaro's son of pursuing US help in father's legal battle

China urges Brazil to jointly repel ‘external challenges’ as ties deepen in Beijing

US labels major Brazilian crime groups as terrorist organisations

The world cannot afford to fail women, children and adolescents

Selma Dealdina, activista quilombola: “Para el agronegocio, la tierra es mercancía, algo que se explota y se saquea sin devolver nada”

La sombra del escándalo del Banco Master pisa los talones de Alexandre de Moraes, el juez estrella de Brasil
Entre la fe, el conflicto y la vida cotidiana. Las Imágenes del día

Lula confirma que Alckmin volverá a ser su candidato a vicepresidente en las elecciones
