US Imposes Visa Restrictions on Brazilian Officials Over Bolsonaro 'Witch-Hunt' Allegations

The U.S. has imposed visa restrictions on Brazilian judicial officials and their families over what it calls a "political witch-hunt" against ex-president Jair Bolsonaro. Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Justice Alexandre de Moraes of violating rights and targeting Americans. This follows Brazil’s Supreme Court banning Bolsonaro from contacting foreign officials amid coup allegations. Bolsonaro, calling Moraes a "dictator," faces trials and house raids, with restrictions including wearing an ankle monitor. Trump voiced support for Bolsonaro, calling the trials unfair, and threatened tariffs on Brazil. President Lula vowed to retaliate, accusing Trump of attempting to interfere in Brazil’s judicial system.