Biography:Bolsonaro took office as President of Brazil in January 2019 after a controversial presidential campaign the previous year. Many of Bolsonaro's comments, described as far-right or populist, have been highly controversial, including opposing abortion, drug liberalization, LGBT rights and affirmative action.
During his presidential campaign he survived an assassination attempt when he was stabbed in the stomach at a campaign rally. He went on to win the election with 55% of the vote.
2019-01-01 Jair Bolsonaro begins his 4 year term as President of Brazil
2019-03-17 Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro arrives in the US for face-to-face meetings with Donald Trump
2019-08-24 Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro orders the army to help contain fires in the Amazon after widespread environmental destruction, wildlife loss and international criticism
2020-04-02 Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro downplays the COVID-19 pandemic saying "its not all its being made out to be"
2020-07-07 Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro announces he has tested positive for COVID-19
2021-03-23 Brazil's daily COVID-19 death toll passes 3,000 (3,251) for the first time (298,676 total deaths reported) as country's Supreme Court blocks President Jair Bolsonaro overturning local restrictions
2021-04-27 Brazil's Senate orders an official inquiry into President Jair Bolsonaro' and government official's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic
2021-05-30 Tens of thousands of people march in Brazilian cities against President Jair Bolsonaro and his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic
2021-10-20 Brazilian Senate inquiry finds President Bolsonaro should face series of criminal charges, including crimes against humanity, for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic
2022-10-30Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is elected President of Brazil for a third term after a tight run-off race against sitting President Jair Bolsonaro
2023-01-08 Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro attack Brazilian government buildings including the High Court and Presidential Palace, with over 1500 later arrested
2023-06-30 Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro is barred from running for office for eight years by the country's Supreme Electoral Court after he is found guilty of abusing his power
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