Tag: Jair Bolsonaro

Friday, June 7th 2019 - 09:36 UTC
Bolsonaro administration launches operation to tackle illegal logging in the Amazon

Brazil’s environmental protection agency IBAMA has launched its biggest-ever operation to tackle illegal logging that is accelerating Amazon deforestation amid a surge in tree-felling since President Jair Bolsonaro took office.
Thursday, June 6th 2019 - 09:58 UTC
Mercosur's Common External Tax in the agenda Bolsonaro will discuss with Macri in Buenos Aires

Brazil and Argentina have started discussing a reduction in the common external tariff (TEC) of the Mercosur trade block, sources in both governments revealed on Wednesday, as their market-friendly presidents look to boost economic growth.
Wednesday, June 5th 2019 - 09:50 UTC
Brazil reluctantly recognized Venezuela opposition envoy as ambassador

Brazil's right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro received the diplomatic credentials of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido's envoy to Brazil, formally recognizing her as the ambassador of the neighboring country.
Wednesday, June 5th 2019 - 09:50 UTC
Brazil: Amazon rainforest deforestation advancing at its fastest rate during May

Deforestation of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil sped up in May to the fastest rate in a decade, according to data from an early-warning satellite system, as experts pointed to activity by illegal loggers encouraged by the easing of environmental protections under President Jair Bolsonaro.
Friday, May 31st 2019 - 22:18 UTC
Thousands of students and teachers took to the streets of Brazil to protest bugget cuts

Thousands of protesters took to the streets in dozens of cities in Brazil on Thursday for a second nationwide demonstration in as many weeks over the government's plan to slash education spending.
Thursday, May 30th 2019 - 09:59 UTC
Bill to weaken environmental protection of the Amazon forest fails in Brazilian congress

An attempt by Brazil's far-right President Jair Bolsonaro and lawmakers backed by big agriculture to weaken environmental laws protecting the Amazon forest and other biomes has failed, as Congress will not vote into law a decree that weakened existing legislation.
Wednesday, May 29th 2019 - 09:19 UTC
Bolsonaro begins to master negotiations with Congress with a timely victory

Brazil’s Senate on Tuesday voted to approve right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro’s decree to revamp the executive branch, averting a potential crisis that had sown doubt about his ability to obtain the congressional backing he needs to push through legislation.
Wednesday, May 29th 2019 - 09:13 UTC
Federal Judge concludes president Bolsonaro's attacker suffers from mental health

A man who stabbed Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro during his campaign last September suffers from mental health issues, a federal judge has concluded. Judge Bruno Savino ruled on Monday that Adélio Bispo de Oliveira was not fully aware of his actions at the time and cannot be jailed over the incident.
Wednesday, May 29th 2019 - 09:10 UTC
Brazilian prison gang leaders moved to maximum security jails

Brazilian Justice Minister Sergio Moro said on Tuesday that the prison gang leaders responsible for killing 55 inmates in prisons across the northern city of Manaus will be moved to maximum security federal jails.
Tuesday, May 28th 2019 - 09:47 UTC
Brazil's Guedes insists he will step down if the pensions reform is not approved by Congress

Brazil’s Economy Minister Paulo Guedes threatened to step down if his ambitious plans to overhaul the country’s social security system are watered down and diluted into what he called a “little reform.”