Tag: Brazil

Saturday, June 15th 2019 - 08:12 UTC
Bolsonaro criticizes Judges decision to criminalize homophobia

Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro on Friday criticized the Supreme Court's decision to criminalize homophobia, saying it could “hurt” gays by deterring companies from hiring them.
Saturday, June 15th 2019 - 08:06 UTC
Bolsonaro stabber declared mentally ill and was jailed for an “indefinite period”

A Brazilian judge on Friday acquitted a mentally ill man of attacking president Jair Bolsonaro on last year's campaign trail, but jailed him for an “indefinite period”. Adelio Bispo de Oliveira stabbed Bolsonaro in the stomach on Sep 6 during a campaign rally in Juiz de Fora, in the southeastern state of Minas Gerais.
Friday, June 14th 2019 - 08:30 UTC
Bolsonaro complies with court order and apologizes to a woman lawmaker because of offensive remarks

Following on a court order, Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro issued a retraction note to opposition Congresswoman Maria do Rosário (PT-RS) because of his statements about rape. During a discussion in 2003, when Bolsonaro was still congressman, he said that Mary of the Rosary “did not deserve to be raped” because she was “too ugly”.
Thursday, June 13th 2019 - 08:52 UTC
Fiscal reforms crucial for Brazil's economy recovery, says the Central bank

The Brazilian economy’s ability to emerge from its current funk and return to “more robust” levels of growth largely hinges on the approval and implementation of fiscal reforms, the central bank’s deputy governor said in London.
Wednesday, June 12th 2019 - 09:56 UTC
Lava Jato leaks: Calls for Minister Moro to resign

Brazil’s Justice Minister Sergio Moro faced intense pressure on Tuesday after leaked personal messages raised doubts about his impartiality as the judge overseeing landmark corruption cases, with an influential newspaper calling on him to resign.
Wednesday, June 12th 2019 - 09:20 UTC
Three foreign airlines interested in operating in the Brazilian domestic market

Three more foreign airlines are in talks with the Brazilian government to start domestic flight operations in the country, Brazil’s infrastructure minister Tarcisio Gomes de Freitas told reporters.
Wednesday, June 12th 2019 - 07:40 UTC
US/Mexico migrants controversy could also involve Brazil, Panama and Guatemala

Mexico and the United States could explore additional steps next month to restrict illegal immigration from Central America, with the threat of tariffs hanging over Mexico if it does not do enough to satisfy US demands, officials said on Monday.
Tuesday, June 11th 2019 - 07:31 UTC
Leaks have “Car Wash” team on the defensive; Lula's defense accuses prosecutors of preventing him run for president

Brazilian Justice Minister Sergio Moro and federal prosecutors scrambled to respond on Monday to reports published by news website The Intercept based on what it said were leaked messages from a corruption probe.
Monday, June 10th 2019 - 09:55 UTC
Brazil’s Lava Jato: Recordings questioned impartiality from Sergio Moro and prosecutors in sentencing Lula da Silva

The Intercept Brazil investigation media published private conversations between public agents who participated in the Lava Jato operation in Brazil and questioned the impartiality of the investigation, which led to the imprisonment of former President Lula da Silva.
Monday, June 10th 2019 - 09:24 UTC
Brazil will supply Argentina with German built submarines in need of repair

Brazil will be supplying the Argentine navy with four IKL German manufactured submarines, two at a time, which are in need of repair and refurbishment before they become operational, and also help with the training of personnel for the vessels.