Tag: Jair Bolsonaro

Thursday, July 28th 2022 - 09:27 UTC
US Defense Secretary wants Brazilian military to respect democracy

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Tuesday underlined during his trip to Brasilia that the Armed Forces should respect democracy and remain under “firm” civilian control. His remarks came two days after incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro claimed upon launching his re-election bid that “the Army is on our side.”
Wednesday, July 27th 2022 - 09:45 UTC
“Brazil needs fertilizers to help feed the world, we can't condemn Russia” admits Bolsonaro

Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro reiterated his opposition to economic sanctions against Russia and described the Brazilian government's position in the Ukrainian conflict as one of “equilibrium” since Brazil needs a steady supply of Russian fertilizers for its powerful agribusiness sector.
Tuesday, July 26th 2022 - 23:15 UTC
Bolsonaro closes in on Lula but still poses no electoral threat

Former President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva's lead over the incumbent Jair Bolsonaro has been reported to be at its lowest in the last 13 months, ahead of the Oct. 2 elections.
Tuesday, July 26th 2022 - 10:25 UTC
Lula's team wants Bolsonaro's party fined for improper ad spending

A group of political parties supporting the candidacy of former President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva to return to the Planalto Palace after the October elections, Monday requested the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) to fine incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro's Liberal Party (PL) for what they considered was illegal campaign spending.
Monday, July 25th 2022 - 09:05 UTC
Brazil: Bolsonaro officially launched reelection bid

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Sunday officially launched his candidacy for reelection at the Maracanaziho stadium in Rio de Janeiro. In his speech, the head of state once again criticized the country’s Judiciary and announced a new batch of measures to help the neediest.
Thursday, July 21st 2022 - 21:27 UTC
Brazil of Hope alliance makes Lula's candidacy official

A coalition including the Workers' Party (PT) of Brazil Thursday launched the presidential ticket of Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva and Geraldo Alckmin for the October 2 elections, where incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro is the man to beat samwichxdsf
Thursday, July 21st 2022 - 09:41 UTC
Brazilian conservatives want Temer to join presidential race

While the upcoming presidential elections seemed an inevitable clash between the incumbent rightwing Jair Bolsonaro and the former PT Lula Da Silva, Brazilian media rocked the political stage Wednesday with rumors that former President Michel Temer might join the race on behalf of the conservative Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB).
Thursday, July 21st 2022 - 07:13 UTC
Brazilians will again eat three meals a day, vowed Lula

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula Dda Silva Wednesday said during a visit to his native state of Pernambuco that people in his country will go back to eating at least three meals a day if he beats the incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in the Oct. 2 elections.
Wednesday, July 20th 2022 - 10:55 UTC
Despite Mercosur summit in Paraguay, Bolsonaro keeps cutting tariffs for critical inputs of industry and medicine

Although Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro is not attending the Mercosur summit in Paraguay, his administration continues with its policy of unilaterally reducing the common external tariff. In this case Brazil's Foreign Trade Chamber Executive Committee approved the reduction of import tariffs on thirteen items, including medicines, medical equipment, printing ink and polypropylene resin. Tariffs were cut to zero or reduced to 2%, from 2% and 6,5%.
Wednesday, July 20th 2022 - 10:34 UTC
Bolsonaro tells foreign diplomats about “unreliable” voting machine

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro summoned some 40 foreign ambassadors to his Brasilia residence Monday. During the event, he gave yet another speech on the alleged cracks of the country's electronic voting system.