Stories for January 9th 2023

Monday, January 9th 2023 - 21:02 UTC
Brazil's three branches of gov't sign pro-democracy statement

The heads of Brazil's three branches of government Monday issued a joint document defense of democracy and against Sunday's “terrorist acts, vandalism, criminals and coup plotters,” Agencia Brasil reported.
Monday, January 9th 2023 - 21:01 UTC
Evo Morales banned from entering Peru for persistent meddling in local issues

Peruvian authorities have banned former Bolivian President Evo Morales from entering the country due to his persistent meddling in internal affairs, it was reported Monday in Lima.
Monday, January 9th 2023 - 20:58 UTC
Brasilia Governor suspended for 90 days

Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Alexandre De Moraes has suspended Brasilia Governor for 90 days after Sunday's violent events at the headquarters of the three branches of government in the capital of South America's largest country.
Monday, January 9th 2023 - 20:51 UTC
Bolsonaro hospitalized in the United States

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was admitted at AdventHealth Celebration, a hospital located near Orlando in the US State of Florida with severe abdominal pain, according to O Globo quoting the blog of journalist Lauto Jarmin.
Monday, January 9th 2023 - 10:59 UTC
Federal intervention decreed on Brasilia's public security secretariat

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva Sunday issued a decree providing for federal intervention in the public security area of the Federal District (GDF) until January 31, 2023.
Monday, January 9th 2023 - 10:58 UTC
Caracas issues arrest warrant against 2015 Assembly Board

A Venezuelan court has ordered the arrest capture of members of the new board of the 2015 National Assembly, the body that once appointed Juan Guaidó as acting President after saying Nicolás Maduro had been re-elected in a rigged process.
Monday, January 9th 2023 - 10:51 UTC
Bolsonarist demonstrators storm gov't buildings in Brasilia

Supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro Sunday staged a demonstration throughout Brasilia during which the National Congress, the Planalto Palace, and the Supreme Court (STF) building were stormed. At least 260 were arrested, Agencia Brasil reported.
Monday, January 9th 2023 - 10:41 UTC
UK sponsors Brazil, India, Germany and Japan as permanent members of the UN Security Council

In December Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, gave a speech at the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office setting out his vision for UK foreign policy'. Among other issues, Foreign Secretary Cleverly pointed out to the creation and history of United Nations, at the end of WW2, praising its achievements particularly making de law – not power alone – the arbiter of relations between states.
Monday, January 9th 2023 - 10:39 UTC
Captain Polar Preet ready to break another record in the South Pole

British Army officer Captain Preet Chandi has made it to the last degree, which means she is just under 60 nautical miles from the South Pole. Capt Chandi, also known as Polar Preet, has completed day 51, (January 5th), of her 1,100-mile solo trek – a challenge that will see her become the first woman to cross the continent alone with nothing but a 120kg pulk (a sledge used to carry equipment across the snow).
Monday, January 9th 2023 - 10:36 UTC
The Inspire 22 Antarctic research expedition has almost reached the South Pole goal

The Inspire 22 Antarctic research expedition has less than 100km to go until they reach the South Pole. The team, sponsored in part by BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting System) made up of guides, doctors and physiologists –with a teacher and engineer also joining the expedition, set off in November.