The US secretary of state revoked the US visas for eight of Brazil's supreme court judges as political tensions rise over Jair Bolsonaro's legal situation. Bolsonaro faces serious charges connected to an alleged plot to remain in power after losing the 2022 election. With a possible prison sentence of up to 43 years looming, the response from the US administration has included threats of tariffs on Brazilian imports. Lula condemned these actions as unacceptable blackmail, while Rubio defended Bolsonaro as a victim of political persecution.
The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has reportedly stripped eight of Brazil's 11 supreme court judges of their US visas as part of escalating political pressures related to Jair Bolsonaro's trial.
Bolsonaro, a far-right populist, is on trial for allegedly masterminding a plot to cling to power after losing the 2022 election, facing a potential jail sentence of up to 43 years.
In response to Lula's actions against Bolsonaro, Trump announced imposing 50% tariffs on all Brazilian imports, which Lula condemned as unacceptable blackmail, stirring nationalist anger.
Rubio announced further supportive actions for Bolsonaro, claiming he was a victim of a political witch hunt, specifically targeting the judge leading the investigation, Alexandre de Moraes.
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