The US has barred supreme court justice Moraes and his allies from entering the country after he ordered a raid on former president Bolsonaro's home.

Brazilian police raided former president Jair Bolsonaro's home and ordered him to wear an ankle monitor, due to court concerns that he might leave the country.

Trump's 50% tariff on Brazil appears to be a political move, potentially aimed at pressuring Brazilian authorities and shielding his ally, former President Bolsonaro, from prosecution.

Brazil summoned the US charge d'affaires to explain the US embassy's strong criticism of Brasilia for prosecuting former president Bolsonaro.