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US President removes sanctions on Brazilian judge who presided over convic
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The US government imposed sanctions against the justice, Alexandre de Moraes, in July under the Global Magnitsky Act after the case was brought against Bolsonaro, a Trump ally. The Magnitsky Act is a rarely used law that allows the United States to impose asset freezes and travel bans on for
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US revokes visa of Brazilian Supreme Court judge over Bolsonaro crackdown
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The U.S. revoked the visa of Brazilian judge Alexandre de Moraes over his actions against ex-President Bolsonaro, escalating tensions with Brazil. Moraes had ordered Bolsonaro to wear an ankle monitor and face restrictions, prompting U.S. criticism. The Washington Post reported ongoing dispu
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Brazil: Judge rules ex-President Lula released from jail
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Brasilia [Brazil], Nov 9 (ANI): A Brazilian judge on Friday ordered the release of former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from prison.
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Brazil orders shutting of border to Venezuelan migrants
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Sao Paulo [Brazil], Aug 7 (ANI): A Brazilian judge has directed authorities to close the border for Venezuelan nationals entering Brazil, to escape from their country's political and economic crisis.
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Brazil court judge overrules order to release jailed former president
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], Jul 9 (ANI): A Brazilian judge overruled an order passed for the immediate release of former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
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Brazilian judge issues arrest warrant against ex-president 'Lula'
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
Brasília [Brazil], April 6 (ANI): A Brazilian judge has issued an arrest warrant for former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, whose bid to return to power was quashed when the country's Supreme Court ruled 12 years of imprisonment for 12 years for Lula.
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