Former president shot to prominence in 2018 amid a wave of dissatisfaction with corruption and crime.

U.S. President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import taxes of 50 per cent, saying the trial of former president Jair Bolsonaro, who is charged with trying to overturn his 2022 election loss, 'should not be taking place.

U.S. President Donald Trump avoided his standard form letter with Brazil, specifically tying his tariffs to the trial of Bolsonaro, who is charged with trying to overturn his 2022 election loss.