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Elder Bolsonaro undergoes “successful” medical operation on Thursday and announces successor to his conservative political movement, paving the way for a Bolsonaro-Lula 2026 presidential showdown
President Lula warns of "humanitarian catastrophe" from potential U.S. intervention in Venezuela, as Milei of Argentina voices support for the removal of "narco-terrorist" Maduro at heated trade summit in Brazil
Brazil's Senate passes law reducing Bolsonaro's prison sentence by a 48-25 vote, as political foe, President Lula da Silva, promises to kill the bill on arrival
U.S. Treasury removes sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court Justice following passage of amnesty bill, thawing relations between the Trump & Lula governments
Flavio Bolsonaro, 44, son and potential political heir to the Bolsonaro political movement, hits roadblocks to smooth transition; Sources say party members deny infighting