Articles in this Cluster
01-08-2025
The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, citing human rights violations and politicized prosecutions. De Moraes is overseeing the case against former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, an ally of former U.S. President Donald Trump. The sanctions are part of a broader diplomatic rift between the U.S. and Brazil, with the U.S. also imposing 50% tariffs on Brazilian products.
Entities: Alexandre de Moraes, Jair Bolsonaro, United States, Brazil, Donald Trump • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
01-08-2025
The article discusses the current political situation in Argentina under President Javier Milei, focusing on the opposition from the Peronists, who are in disarray and primarily hoping for Milei's government to fail. Despite initial successes in economic reforms, Milei's government is facing challenges. The article is part of a broader coverage of political developments in the Americas by The Economist.
Entities: Javier Milei, Argentina, Peronists, The Economist, Buenos Aires • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: analyze
01-08-2025
The article discusses Donald Trump's unprecedented attack on Brazil's judiciary by imposing sanctions on Alexandre de Moraes, a Brazilian Supreme Court judge, under the Global Magnitsky Act. The sanctions were in response to Moraes' actions as part of the prosecution of Jair Bolsonaro, Trump's ideological ally. The move was criticized by Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, who framed it as a defense of human rights. The article highlights the implications of Trump's actions for Brazil's judiciary and the broader political landscape.
Entities: Donald Trump, Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, Alexandre de Moraes, Marco Rubio • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: critique
01-08-2025
The article discusses Donald Trump's aggressive actions towards Brazil, including imposing tariffs on Brazilian exports, investigating Brazil's trade practices, and revoking visas of Brazilian Supreme Court judges. These actions are seen as interfering with Brazil's internal affairs and are perceived as boosting support for Lula's government.
Entities: Donald Trump, Brazil, Lula, Jair Bolsonaro, United States • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
01-08-2025
Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes has accused a group of Brazilians opposed to the current administration of orchestrating US sanctions against him, in a bid to undermine Brazil's democracy. The sanctions were imposed by former US President Donald Trump, who also introduced a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, in an apparent attempt to help his ally Jair Bolsonaro escape punishment for allegedly masterminding an attempted coup. Moraes vowed that the court would continue its work normally, despite the "ham-fisted" attempts at coercion.
Entities: Alexandre de Moraes, Jair Bolsonaro, Donald Trump, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Brazil • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
01-08-2025
A bipartisan bill introduced in the Senate by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and John Cornyn aims to impose economic sanctions on China for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine. The bill targets Chinese entities and individuals that have helped sustain the Russian defense industry despite Western sanctions. The move is part of efforts by Ukraine's supporters in Congress to take advantage of President Donald Trump's recent pivot away from Moscow.
Entities: China, Russia, Ukraine, United States, Senate • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
