Tag: Jair Bolsonaro

Monday, July 15th 2019 - 18:37 UTC
Tabaré looks forward to bilateral meeting with Bolsonaro at Mercosur summit

Uruguay's President Tabaré Vázquez is ready to hold a first-ever one-on-one meeting with his Brazilian counterpart Jair Bolsonaro to discuss bilateral issues, during this coming Wednesday's Mercosur summit at the newly remodelled west wing of the historic Belgrano Railway Station in the city of Santa Fe, Argentina.
Sunday, July 14th 2019 - 17:07 UTC
Bolivia downplays risk of Brazil withdrawing from bioceanic railway project

Bolivia's Foreign Trade Vice Minister Benjamín Blanco downplayed any risk that Brazil might opt out of the Bioceanic Railway Integration Corridor (CFBI) after the Brazilian ambassador said on Friday it was not a priority, amid fears that given the political differences between the two countries, the Bolsonaro administration might prefer a similar project with Argentina and Chile.
Saturday, July 13th 2019 - 22:06 UTC
Controversial Bolsonaro's guns-for-all stance not welcome by most Brazilians

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's proposal to change the current legislation in order to ease down gun possession regulations is not favoured by most citizens, a survey published on Friday by pollster Datafolha Institute showed Friday. The controverial president drew further criticism on him this week when he announced his plan to appoint his son as ambassador to the United States.
Friday, July 12th 2019 - 12:06 UTC
Brazilian Lower House supports Bolsonaro's pension reform bill

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro scored a partial parliamentary victory this week folllowing the first round approval by the Lower House of the pension reform bill, which also meant a severe blow to the country's waning left.
Wednesday, July 10th 2019 - 08:59 UTC
Norway generous contributor to Brazil's Amazon Fund concerned with the rhythm of deforestation

Norway has expressed alarm over accelerating the destruction of the Amazon and concern for the future of a Brazilian rainforest protection fund it has given US$ 1.2 billion to in the last decade. Deforestation in Brazil’s portion of the Amazon soared more than 88% in June compared to the same month a year ago, the second consecutive month of rising destruction under new President Jair Bolsonaro.
Tuesday, July 9th 2019 - 09:32 UTC
Brazil Justice minister Moro granted a five-day leave of absence

Brazil’s justice minister, Sérgio Moro, has been granted a leave of absence following a slew of damaging leaks that have cast serious doubts over his impartiality as a judge in a sweeping graft scandal.
Tuesday, July 9th 2019 - 09:30 UTC
Bolsonaro opinion polls rating seem to be stabilizing following a long sked

Brazil's far-right President Jair Bolsonaro is among the least popular since the country's return to democracy three decades ago, but his rating in a poll released on Monday showed his numbers stabilizing.
Tuesday, July 9th 2019 - 09:16 UTC
Bolsonaro involved in child labor controversy: “I've been working since I was eight-year-old”

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, no stranger to controversy, sparked strong reaction by repeatedly defending the practice of child labor. “I've been working since I was eight years old... and today I am what I am,” the far-right leader said during his weekly live forum on Facebook.
Monday, July 8th 2019 - 10:58 UTC
Politics and the significance of Brazil winning its ninth Copa America title

Brazil’s soccer team won its ninth Copa America title on Sunday, wearing the squad’s legendary yellow and green jersey. But in the nation’s bitterly polarized political environment, some fans felt unable to wear the colors.
Friday, July 5th 2019 - 10:58 UTC
Bolsonaro insists, Europe has no authority to discuss environment issues with Brazil

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has rebutted European criticism over his commitment to the environment, saying he'd flown over Europe twice and hadn't seen “even a square kilometre of forest.”