Jair Bolsonaro

As Brazil heads to run-off, Israel’s Latin America ties are placed in spotlight - analysis

Flavio Bolsonaro’s first-round victory over Lula da Silva puts Brazil at the center of a broader political shift in Latin America that could strengthen ties with Israel.

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during a ceremony to sign into law a bill establishing a line of credit for companies affected by new tariffs imposed by the U.S. government, at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, July 22, 2026.
Brazilian President and Workers' Party (PT) candidate for re-election Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva prepares to vote in the general election in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, October 4, 2026.

Bolsonaro beats expectations in Brazil presidential vote, will face Lula in runoff

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, who is to be announced as candidate for Brazil's presidential elections, stands in front of a screen showing a pre-recorded message from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the national convention of the Liberal Party (PL) in Brazil, July 25, 2026.

Flavio Bolsonaro launches Brazil presidential campaign, touts support from Milei, Netanyahu

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro arrives home to begin serving house arrest following authorization by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, after Bolsonaro was convicted by a Supreme Court majority of plotting a coup to remain in power after losing the 2022 election, in Brasilia.

Police search fmr. Brazilian president Bolsonaro house after suspecting weapons, ammunition inside


Homophobic remarks by Brazil's president may harm tourism industry

During a talk with reporters on Thursday, Bolsonaro said that Brazil should avoid being known as a gay destination because "we have families."

STARTLING SHIFT: Brazil’s president-elect Jair Bolsonaro salutes before receiving confirmation of his victory in the recent election, in Brasilia on December 10.

Bolsonaro: I did not intend to use word 'forgiveness' in Holocaust context

“Forgiveness is something personal, my speech was never meant to be used in a historical context," Bolsonaro said.

The new Brasilian President Jair Bolsonaro

Not his place

Bolsonaro said: “We can forgive, but we cannot forget,” in a speech to a group of Evangelical pastors in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday.He got it half right.

BRAZILIAN PRESIDENT Jair Bolsonaro receives the Friends of Zion Award in Jerusalem

Yad Vashem, Rivlin slam Bolsonaro after Holocaust comments

"We can forgive, but we cannot forget," said the President of Brazil, seemingly indicating that one can forgive the Nazis and other perpetrators the Holocaust.

STARTLING SHIFT: Brazil’s president-elect Jair Bolsonaro salutes before receiving confirmation of his victory in the recent election, in Brasilia on December 10.

U.S. science museum 'concerned' by event to honor Brazil's Bolsonaro

Bolsonaro's office and the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

BRAZILIAN PRESIDENT Jair Bolsonaro receives the Friends of Zion Award in Jerusalem

Brazil’s president says Nazis were leftists following visit to Yad Vashem

BRAZILIAN PRESIDENT Jair Bolsonaro receives the Friends of Zion Award in Jerusalem

Brazilian President Bolsonaro receives Friends of Zion Award

Bolsonaro has confirmed his commitment to strengthening relations between Brazil and Israel, subsequently announcing that his country will be opening an Economic Mission in Jerusalem.

BRAZILIAN PRESIDENT Jair Bolsonaro receives the Friends of Zion Award in Jerusalem

Brazil gives tacit nod to Israeli sovereignty in Jerusalem- analysis

Jair Bolsonaro first head of state to visit Western Wall with an Israeli prime minister.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro at the Western Wall on April 1, 2019.

Greenpeace activists to Bolsonaro in Jerusalem: Stop Amazon's destruction

Activists and volunteers of the environmental NGO climbed the walls of the Old City and placed a protest banner in sight of Bolsonaro’s room at the King David Hotel.

Protesters in Jerusalem call for more protection to the Amazonian rain forest

Bolsonaro’s visit

Brazil is probably the most important country in South America and its influence there should not be underestimated.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro at the Western Wall on April 1, 2019.