Tag: #armedForces

Supreme Court rules out putschist interpretation of Constitution

Supreme Court rules out putschist interpretation of Constitution

Brazil’s Supreme Court on Monday formed a 6-0 majority to disallow a putschist interpretation of Article 142 of the Constitution, which deals with the role of the country’s Armed Forces

3 weeks ago • Cedê Silva

Military top brass throws Bolsonaro to the wolves

Military top brass throws Bolsonaro to the wolves

Former Army and Air Force commanders told the Federal Police that Jair Bolsonaro recruited them to overthrow democracy and embrace tyranny, putting the former president in even hotter water

1 month ago • Isabela Cruz

Army suspends move to extend gun rights

Brazilian Army suspends move to extend gun rights

3 months ago • Cedê Silva

armed forces Servicemen prepare for the start of law-and-order operation in Rio de Janeiro. Photo: Brazilian Navy

GLO up for Brazil’s ports and airports? Experts are unsure

The federal government started a law-and-order operation to use the Armed Forces to police ports and airports in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Experts doubt the move will work

6 months ago • Cedê Silva

Embraer military planes Czech Republic

Embraer to supply military planes to Czech Republic

6 months ago • Diogo Rodriguez

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Bolsonaro supporters are not crazy about democracy. But they are not alone

New data shared exclusively with The Brazilian Report shows that threats to democracy do not come exclusively from the far-right

7 months ago • Amanda Audi

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New information corroborates our reporting on Bolsonaro’s putschist meetings

7 months ago • Amanda Audi

President Lula alongside Brazil Armed Forces commanders.

2023 sees a return to normality for Brazil’s Independence Day

8 months ago • Amanda Audi