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U.S. sanctions Brazilian judge over trial against Bolsonaro.

The U.S. Treasury Department is freezing any assets or property Justice Alexandre de Moraes may have in the United States because of his role overseeing the trial against former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. This follows the U.S. State Department’s visa restrictions on Brazilian judicial officials, including Mr. de Moraes. Mr. Bolsonaro is accused of attempting to overturn the 2022 presidential election results. President Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff on Brazilian imported goods in response to the “witch hunt” trial of the former Brazilian leader, a longtime ally of Mr. Trump.

Associated Press - July 31, 2025, 11:44 a.m. ET

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