U.S. escalates sanctions against Brazilian judge amid Bolsonaro case controversy
TL;DR
The US announced sanctions against Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes for alleged human rights violations and censorship, amid escalating tensions with Brazil following US threats to impose 50% tariffs on Brazilian exports, linked to political persecution of Bolsonaro and his supporters. The move marks a significant deterioration in Brazil-US relations, with both countries exchanging accusations and threats.
- US sanctions Brazilian judge overseeing Bolsonaro case BBC
- U.S. Hits Brazil With 50% Tariffs and Sanctions in Sharp Escalation The New York Times
- Trump accused of ‘attack on Brazilian democracy’ after sanctioning Bolsonaro trial judge The Guardian
- Sanctioning Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes for Serious Human Rights Abuse U.S. Department of State (.gov)
- U.S. stiffens sanctions against judge at center of U.S.-Brazil feud The Washington Post
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