The Global Story: Bolsonaro: Is it all over for the 'Trump of the Tropics'?

The Global Story: Bolsonaro: Is it all over for the 'Trump of the Tropics'?

Global News Podcast · 2025-02-23

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, barred from running for office until 2030, has been charged with plotting a coup after his 2022 defeat. He remains a strong political force. Can he make a comeback?

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