Tag: Jair Bolsonaro

Friday, November 22nd 2019 - 09:57 UTC
Bolsonaro launches new political party, Alliance for Brazil base on concepts of God, family and homeland

Brazil's conservative president Jair Bolsonaro on Thursday launched a new political party called the Alliance for Brazil, which will put an emphasis on God, family and homeland, as he tries to win back evangelical voters.
Friday, November 22nd 2019 - 09:55 UTC
Bolsonaro sends bill to protect police and soldiers who kill on the line of duty

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Thursday sent a proposal to Congress that seeks to offer greater protection to police and soldiers who kill while on specific operations, known as Guarantee of Law and Order (GLO) missions.
Friday, November 22nd 2019 - 09:53 UTC
Brazil seeking more funds from rich countries to protect the Amazon rainforest

Brazil’s plans for environmental protection remain unchanged even as deforestation skyrockets, but Environment Minister Ricardo Salles said the country was looking for more money to implement those plans. Salles largely repeated previously announced plans to bring more development, economic zoning and improved enforcement of environmental laws to the Amazon rainforest region, where deforestation has surged to its highest point in 11 years.
Tuesday, November 19th 2019 - 08:00 UTC
Record deforestation in the Amazon rainforest confirms official Brazilian data

Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest rose to its highest in over a decade this year, government data on Monday showed, confirming a sharp increase under the leadership of right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro.
Friday, November 15th 2019 - 09:48 UTC
Bolsonaro: Brazil trades with all the world and will stay out of the US/China dispute

Brazil will not get involved in a trade war, President Jair Bolsonaro said on Thursday, after US-foes China and Russia criticized growing protectionism as the global economy slows. Bolsonaro, who has been walking a diplomatic tightrope at the BRICS summit in Brazil this week as he seeks to strengthen ties with China without upsetting key ally Donald Trump, said Brazil “trades with the entire world.”
Friday, November 15th 2019 - 09:42 UTC
BRICS summit condemns protectionism and pledges to overcome challenges faced by multilateralism

Five of the biggest emerging economies railed against protectionism on Thursday as they vowed to overcome “significant challenges” facing multilateralism, in a swipe at US tariffs and unilateral action.
Friday, November 15th 2019 - 09:29 UTC
Brazil discussing a trade deal with Beijing; Chinese company planning US$ 1bn investment in port

President Jair Bolsonaro and Economy Minister Paulo Guedes want to strengthen trade relations with China. Guedes said the creation of a free trade area between the two countries is under negotiation.
Wednesday, November 13th 2019 - 09:48 UTC
Bolsonaro hosts BRICS summit: his heart with Trump but Brazil's economy in need of Beijing

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro will walk a diplomatic tightrope on Wednesday when he hosts his Chinese counterpart, as he seeks to boost ties with Beijing and avoid upsetting key ally Donald Trump.
Wednesday, November 13th 2019 - 09:40 UTC
Brazilian president Bolsonaro will start a new political party by March 2020

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro will quit his fractious right-wing Social Liberal Party (PSL) and start a new one by March 2020, PSL lawmakers Daniel Silveira and Bia Kicis said on Tuesday after meeting with the president.
Saturday, November 9th 2019 - 10:59 UTC
Hundreds cheer Lula da Silva as he walks from jail a free man

Brazil's icon Lula da Silva walked free from jail on Friday after a year and a half behind bars for corruption following a court ruling that could release thousands of convicts. The former president, wearing a black T-shirt and suit jacket, pumped his fist in the air as he exited the federal police headquarters in the southern city of Curitiba and was quickly mobbed by hundreds of supporters and journalists.