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Brazilian Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes led the trial that sentenced former President Jair Bolsonaro to over 27 years in prison for orchestrating a coup attempt, marking a significant and controversial moment in Brazil's recent history, with de Moraes becoming a polarizing figure for his swift actions against Bolsonaro supporters and his firm stance on the rule of law.
In 2025, the US significantly intervened in Brazil's political and trade affairs, including proposing tariffs on Brazilian exports, investigating trade practices, and revoking visas of Brazilian officials connected to former President Bolsonaro's prosecution, marking a rare deep interference since the Cold War.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has revoked visas for eight Brazilian Supreme Court judges involved in investigating former President Jair Bolsonaro, amid escalating tensions over Bolsonaro's alleged attempt to seize power and US interference in Brazil's judicial affairs, prompting strong reactions from Brazilian officials and public debates on sovereignty and diplomatic relations.
Brazilian President Lula condemned US President Trump's threat of tariffs on Brazilian goods, calling it 'unacceptable blackmail' and criticizing interference in Brazil's judiciary, amid tensions related to legal proceedings against Bolsonaro and upcoming elections.