'Brazil Set To Bar Bolsonaro From Office For Election-Fraud Claims; Brazil's Electoral Court Had Enough Votes To Block Former President Jair Bolsonaro From Office Until 2030 For Spreading False Claims About Voting' - NY Times
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Brazil's electoral court is set to bar former President Jair Bolsonaro from seeking public office for the next eight years due to violations of election laws. Bolsonaro is expected to appeal the ruling, but he faces multiple other legal challenges that could also block him from the presidency. The decision could significantly impact Brazil's political landscape and the country's far-right movement.

June 30, 2023 | 3:46 pm
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The barring of Jair Bolsonaro from public office could lead to political instability in Brazil, potentially affecting the performance of the iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ).
Political instability often leads to market volatility. As the iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ) tracks the investment results of an index composed of Brazilian equities, any significant political changes in Brazil could impact the performance of the ETF.
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