Tag: Jair Bolsonaro

Saturday, June 15th 2019 - 09:57 UTC
Thousands of public workers join the first general strike against Brazil's Bolsonaro reforms

Protests have been held across Brazil as thousands of public workers take part in a general strike against a government proposal to reform pensions. The strike, the first since far-right President Jair Bolsonaro took office in January, has affected public transport, schools and banks.
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”.
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.
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.
Saturday, June 8th 2019 - 09:53 UTC
Brazil central bank denies plans for a monetary union with Argentina

Brazil’s central bank has denied any planning is underway to create a monetary union with Argentina, after a spokesman for the government in Buenos Aires said on Thursday it was the case.
Friday, June 7th 2019 - 09:59 UTC
Bolsonaro and Macri announce the EU/Mercosur trade deal is “imminent”

The presidents of Argentina and Brazil said on Thursday that an agreement is imminent on a free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro and Argentina's Mauricio Macri expressed confidence that the deal would soon be signed as they met in Buenos Aires for talks.
Friday, June 7th 2019 - 09:41 UTC
Macri and Bolsonaro pledge to make everything possible to restore democracy in Venezuela

The conservative presidents of Brazil and Argentina reiterated their rejection of Venezuela's socialist government Thursday as the far-right Brazilian politician Jair Bolsonaro made a state visit to Buenos Aires.