Brazil

Saturday, March 4th 2023 - 09:09 UTC
Lula tells Zelenski once again that Brazil wants to mediate with Russia

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva Friday told his Ukrainian colleague Volodymyr Zelenski once again through a video conference that the South American country was willing to broker a peaceful solution with Russia.
Saturday, March 4th 2023 - 08:38 UTC
Mujica wants the region to stand together and break medical patents

Former Uruguayan President José Pepe Mujica called all South American countries this week to stand together and break patents on vaccines and medicines. He made those remarks from the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, where he attended a gathering with President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva and other local authorities.
Thursday, March 2nd 2023 - 08:39 UTC
Brazil bans cosmetics testing on animals

The Brazilian Government of President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva has banned the use of animals in cosmetics and perfume research. The measure also applies to products with proven safety and efficacy, Agencia Brasil reported Wednesday.
Wednesday, March 1st 2023 - 10:06 UTC
Bolsonaro's testimony can be obtained abroad, Minister Dino says

Brazil's Federal Police could take statements from former President Jair Bolsonaro abroad, Justice and Public Safety Minister Flavio Dino said Tuesday. However, in order to carry out such a procedure, international legal cooperation would be necessary, Dino explained. Bolsonaro, who is in the United States since before ending his term, is under investigation for the Jan. 8 riots in Brasilia, among other cases.
Wednesday, March 1st 2023 - 08:35 UTC
Brazil reinstates task force to tackle climate change

Brazil's Environment Minister Marina Silva was joined by US Presidential Envoy John Kerry when she announced on Tuesday that the government of Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva was creating a working group to tackle the effects of climate change by focusing on the fight against deforestation in the Amazon and the defense of indigenous peoples, Agencia Brasil reported.
Wednesday, March 1st 2023 - 08:11 UTC
Iranian warships dock in Rio de Janeiro until March 4

Two Iranian warships have been cleared to dock at Rio de Janeiro during the weekend despite pressure from the United States, it was reported. The warships IRIS Makran and IRIS Dena arrived Sunday morning, Rio's port authority said in a statement.
Tuesday, February 28th 2023 - 09:48 UTC
De Moraes says STF has jurisdiction to try Jan. 8 suspects whether civilian or military

Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Alexandre De Moraes Monday said civilian magistrates may try military personnel involved in the Jan. 8 riots in Brasilia, Agencia Brasil reported.
Monday, February 27th 2023 - 08:18 UTC
Brazil: Relief workers find last missing person in São Sebastião

Relief teams Sunday found the last missing person in the Brazilian town of São Sebastião, bringing the total number of casualties from the storms and mudslides earlier this month to 65, Agencia Brasil reported.
Monday, February 27th 2023 - 07:57 UTC
US envoy to discuss climate change with Brazilian VP and ministers

United States Presidential Advisor on Climate John Kerry landed in Brasilia Sunday for talks with Vice President Geraldo Alckmin (who is also Minister of Development, Industry, Commerce, and Services), with Environment and Climate Change Minister Marina Silva, and with Deputy Foreign Minister Maria Laura da Rocha,
Saturday, February 25th 2023 - 10:58 UTC
Lula determined to form Peace Club to end Ukraine conflict

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva launched Friday through social media a negotiated peace proposal for the one-tear-old war in Ukraine which has consequences the world over.