Brazil’s former president wants to return to power and said in an interview he believes the U.S. president-elect will help make that happen, possibly via economic sanctions on his leftist rivals.

Brazil’s ex-president Jair Bolsonaro is counting on US President-elect Donald Trump’s return to power to aid his political comeback despite facing legal charges and a ban from office until 2030

Brazilian police released a report on Thursday formally accusing former President Jair Bolsonaro, an icon of the global far-right movement, of plotting a coup attempt to stop rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from taking office after the leftist leader won the 2022 election.

Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro still has hopes of running in 2026, and will probably appeal for help from the next occupant of the White House.

The accusations stem from an 884-page report submitted to Brazil’s Supreme Court, which was unsealed Tuesday. Kamala Harris reemerges after election loss with new message to supporters: ‘Don’t let anyone take your power’ Dr.

Brazil's former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro was fully aware of and actively participated in a coup plot to remain in office after his defeat in the 2022 election, according to a Federal Police report unsealed Tuesday.