Tag: Jair Bolsonaro

Thursday, March 17th 2022 - 20:53 UTC
Increase in fuel price, a crime against Brazilians, says Bolsonaro

Brazil's oil company Petrobras came under heavy criticism Wednesday from President Jair Bolsonaro, who claimed the decision to raise the price of fuel at pumps was both “absurd” and “a crime against the population.”
Thursday, March 17th 2022 - 09:32 UTC
Bolsonaro awarded medal for “indigenist merit”

Brazil's Justice Ministry Wednesday awarded President Jair Bolsonaro the medal for “indigenist merit,” a distinction which is granted to outstanding personalities who stand for the good of the native communities. The head of state was deemed worthy of such an accolade “in recognition of the relevant services of altruistic character, related to the welfare, protection, and defense of the indigenous communities” despite his notorious actions regarding the economic exploitation of the native ancestral lands.
Friday, March 4th 2022 - 09:52 UTC
Brazil's President, British PM in favor of ceasefire in Ukraine

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Thursday held a telephone conversation during which both heads of government agreed on the need for a ceasefire in Ukraine, it was reported.
Wednesday, March 2nd 2022 - 09:24 UTC
Lula tells Mexico Bolsonaro meant a setback for Brazilians

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva said Tuesday in Mexico that his country was going backward under the leadership of Jair Bolsonaro, whom he is expected to remove from office through this year's elections.
Tuesday, March 1st 2022 - 09:50 UTC
Ukraine: Bolsonaro offers humanitarian help but Brazil shall remain neutral

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro Monday vowed to grant humanitarian visas to Ukrainian refugees but insisted on his country’s neutral stance regarding Russia’s invasion.
Monday, February 28th 2022 - 09:59 UTC
Bolsonaro finally reveals where Brazil will stand regarding Ukraine

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro finally made an explicit statement about his country’s stance regarding the Ukraine crisis following Russia’s invasion: The country shall remain “neutral.”
Saturday, February 26th 2022 - 23:22 UTC
Ukraine crisis: Brazil sides with... Brazil; hence, it is not neutral

Brazil's Cabinet Chief Ciro Nogueira Friday made it clear his country would not remain neutral regarding the crisis after Russian troops entered Ukraine. But how clear is that?
Saturday, February 26th 2022 - 10:32 UTC
Mercosur can't agree on a joint communiqué on the Ukraine conflict

Lack of consensus on the drafting of a Mercosur joint statement on the Russia/Ukraine situation, plus the fact it was only signed by three of the four block's members, forced on Friday the removal of a first copy.
Thursday, February 24th 2022 - 23:59 UTC
Different reactions in Latin America to Russia's actions in the Ukraine conflict

The escalation of the conflict between Russia and the West regarding Ukraine and two self-declared independent provinces, with military support from Moscow, has exposed different reactions in Latin America, as well as President Vladimir Putin's influence in the region.
Thursday, February 24th 2022 - 23:26 UTC
Brazilian gov't “concerned” but Bolsonaro stays mum regarding Ukraine

Brazilian media Thursday highlighted the fact that President Jair Bolsonaro made no comments regarding the Ukrainian crisis during two public appearances, although his Government did express its “concern” through the Foreign Ministry.