Rubio Threatens US Response Amid Bolsonaro's Conviction and Public Reactions

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Rubio Threatens US Response Amid Bolsonaro's Conviction and Public Reactions
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the United States will respond to Brazil following the conviction of former President Jair Bolsonaro for plotting a coup, with Brazil's foreign ministry condemning Rubio's remarks as attacks on Brazilian authority. Bolsonaro was sentenced to over 27 years in prison, and Trump expressed support for Bolsonaro, criticizing Brazil's judicial system and threatening tariffs. The US has previously imposed tariffs and sanctions related to Bolsonaro's persecution.

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