How a scandal engulfing Brazil’s top court could return the Bolsonaros to power
“Whoever votes for Lula is voting for Alexandre de Moraes,” Bolsonaro…
The Guardian reports: “Whoever votes for Lula is voting for Alexandre de Moraes,” Bolsonaro…
This world story centres on Brazil. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Bolsonaros, Brazil’s Independence Day and Flávio Bolsonaro.
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- Brazil · Americas
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- Bolsonaros, Brazil’s Independence Day, Flávio Bolsonaro, Lula Marina Silva
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- World
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