Brazil

Sunday, August 27th 2023 - 08:41 UTC
Lula wants Brazil to strengthen its presence in Africa

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Saturday that the South American country wants to open a consulate general in Luanda, the capital of Angola, Agência Brasil reported.
Sunday, August 27th 2023 - 03:00 UTC
Former Bolsonaro aide isolated pending ongoing investigations

Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Alexandre De Moraes Friday issued a resolution banning Lieutenant-Colonel Cid is currently under arrest for his alleged involvement in the forging of a Covid-19 vaccination card in the name of Bolsonarofrom having any contact with former President Jair Bolsonaro and former First Lady Michelle in addition to his own wife Gabriela, it was reported in Brasilia.
Sunday, August 27th 2023 - 00:56 UTC
Bolsonaro's son's properties raided by Brazilian police

Brazilian police Thursday raided two properties belonging to Jair Renan Valle Bolsonaro, the 25-year-old son of former President Jair Messias Bolsonaro, in Camboriú, (Santa Catarina) and Brasília, for his alleged involvement in a money laundering and embezzlement scheme.
Sunday, August 27th 2023 - 00:09 UTC
Hot weather hits Rio de Janeiro this winter

Despite the southern hemisphere being still in winter, meteorologists foresee temperatures in the iconic city of Rio de Janeiro might reach 41°C as dry conditions heat up Southeastern Brazil, Agencia Brasil reported Thursday.
Saturday, August 26th 2023 - 18:56 UTC
Brazil assessing risks and reactions from a sustained slowdown of China's economy

The slowdown of the Chinese economy, where Brazil shipped 30% of its exports in the first seven months of the year are underscoring the nation’s substantial vulnerability to the fluctuations in the Asian giant, and President Lula da Silva electoral promises of a quick recovery to his followers.
Thursday, August 24th 2023 - 11:46 UTC
Argentina is invited to join BRICS along with six other countries

The BRICS group, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has announced its plan to expand its membership by adding six new countries, including Argentina. The decision was revealed during a press conference jointly conducted by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and leaders from the existing BRICS nations.
Thursday, August 24th 2023 - 11:01 UTC
Brazil's Finance Minister proposes trade with Argentina in yuan

Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said Wednesday in Johannesburg during the 15th BRICS Summit that Argentina might finance its foreign trade with his country by using Chinese yuan instead of US dollars, Agência Brasil reported.
Thursday, August 24th 2023 - 10:14 UTC
Assange's father thanks Brazil for supporting his son's release

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange's father John Shipton, who is in Brazil promoting a movie on his son, has thanked the South American country for standing in favor of the journalist’s release, Agência Brasil reported.
Tuesday, August 22nd 2023 - 10:52 UTC
Brazil: Charges against Bolsonarist Congresswoman to proceed

Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) Monday decided by 9 votes to 2 to proceed with charges against Bolsonarist Congresswoman Carla Zambelli for the crimes of illegal possession of a firearm and illegal constraint with the use of a firearm, Agência Brasil reported.
Tuesday, August 22nd 2023 - 10:50 UTC
Brazilian Court sentences hacker to 20 years in prison

Notorious hacker Walter Delgatti was sentenced Monday to 20 years in jail for his involvement in the 2019 Operation Spoofing case, Agência Brasil reported. The decision can be appealed.