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Brazil

  • Tuesday, November 26th 2024 - 09:47 UTC

    Brazilian House Speaker says reciprocity coming up for Carrefour

    “We are very bothered by European protectionism,” Lira said

    Brazil's Lower House Speaker Arthur Lira spoke Monday against Europe's protectionism, particularly that of France, and announced that a bill would be voted on this week providing for “economic reciprocity.” If approved, the Brazilian government would be prevented from signing any international agreements with clauses restricting the import of Brazilian products unless the signatory countries adopt equivalent environmental protection measures.

  • Tuesday, November 26th 2024 - 09:24 UTC

    Norway announces new donation to Amazon Fund

    “Brazil's success in reducing deforestation is clear evidence of the Lula government's ambition and determination,” Støre said

    Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced at the Global Citizen Now: Rio de Janeiro Conference that his country would be donating another US$ 60 million to the Amazon Fund, Agencia Brasil reported.

  • Monday, November 25th 2024 - 09:06 UTC

    Cuba takes delivery of Brazilian aid for hurricane victims

    Rivas underlined the importance of bilateral ties between Cuba and Brazil

    Cuban authorities received this weekend a shipment from Brazil of US$ 86,000 worth of humanitarian help in the wake of hurricanes hitting the Caribbean island in recent days. A similar package was sent from the South American country during the Covid-19 crisis, it was also explained, representing Brazil's commitment to cooperation and friendship between both nations.

  • Saturday, November 23rd 2024 - 10:29 UTC

    Bolsonaro denies any knowledge of plans to kill Lula and Alckmin

    “Discussing with me a plan to kill someone, that never happened,” Bolsonaro underlined

    Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro insisted Friday that “discussing a plan to kill someone never happened,” despite what has been widely published in local media. Several military officers from his days in the Planalto Palace have been arrested for allegedly planning to take down Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Geraldo Alckmin after winning the runoff, in addition to Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Alexandre De Moraes. In an interview via videoconference with Veja, Bolsonaro also downplayed his relationship with those apprehended.

  • Friday, November 22nd 2024 - 10:39 UTC

    PM Starmer and Brazil’s Lula da Silva announce Joint Statement to accelerate global green power transition

    UK Prime Minister Starmer is received by President Lula da Silva on arrival at the G20 summit held in Rio do Janeiro

    The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Keir Starmer, and the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, met in the margins of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro to discuss the UK-Brazil relationship and to announce new areas of cooperation in a Joint Statement

  • Friday, November 22nd 2024 - 10:02 UTC

    Brazil issues apology to black population for slavery

    Efforts must be made to combat racial discrimination, Messias said

    The Brazilian Government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Thursday issued an apology to the black population for subjecting their ancestors to slavery, which still has consequences in modern-day society. In his message, Attorney General Jorge Messias underlined the need to combat racial discrimination.

  • Thursday, November 21st 2024 - 20:08 UTC

    Brazilian army officers arrested for planning to kill Lula

    Sleuths found evidence regarding the plan by the military to poison Lula and eliminate Alckmin and De Moraes

    Five Brazilian Army officers were arrested this week in connection with their involvement in Operation Green and Yellow Dagger, an alleged plan to kill then-President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in 2022. The strategy also included taking down Vice President-elect Geraldo Alckmin and Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Alexandre De Moraes.

  • Thursday, November 21st 2024 - 10:21 UTC

    Petrobras to spend US$ 111 billion in five years to consolidate as South America’s top oil and gas producer

    US$ 77 billion of the total is earmarked for oil and gas exploration and production activities

    Brazil’s oil and gas giant, Petrobras plans to spend US$ 111 billion in the five years between 2025 and 2029, with US$ 77 billion of this total earmarked for oil and gas exploration and production activities, according to a securities filing, and making the country South America’s main oil and gas producer.

  • Wednesday, November 20th 2024 - 09:41 UTC

    Lula urges developed countries to up their climate contributions

    “These trillions exist, but they are being wasted on armaments, while the planet is in agony,” Lula argued

    Brazilian President Luiz Inácio da Silva insisted Tuesday that G20 developed countries should bring forward by up to ten years the climate neutrality targets currently set for 2050, Agencia Brasil reported. He made those remarks during his appearance at the Group's Summit in Rio de Janeiro. “To the developed members of the G20, I propose that you bring forward your climate neutrality targets from 2050 to 2040 or even 2045,” Lula stressed during a panel on sustainable development and energy transition.

  • Tuesday, November 19th 2024 - 21:15 UTC

    Paraguayan President says he is okay after Monday's hospitalization

    Peña shifted the spotlight from his health crisis onto sporting events

    Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Tuesday shared a video message on social media saying he had fully recovered from Monday's health crisis that had him hospitalized while attending the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro.