Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro to visit US, Chile, Israel

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is set to meet US President Donald Trump on March 19 to discuss turmoil in Venezuela.

According to the White House, Trump and Bolsonaro are also expected to discuss trade issues and military ties between the two countries.

The former army captain, who took office on Jan 1, will visit the US on March 18-22, before making his way to Chile on March 23. From March 31 to April 4, Bolsonaro will travel to Israel.

These will be Bolsonaro's first official visits as president.