Tag: Jair Bolsonaro

Friday, October 11th 2019 - 09:50 UTC
Strong US support for Argentina to join OECD, but Brazilian access process will be slower

U.S. President Donald Trump and his top diplomat said on Thursday they supported Brazil’s taking steps toward joining the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), although it is first backing accession by Argentina.
Tuesday, October 8th 2019 - 09:18 UTC
Brazil willing to open uranium deposits to private sector companies

Brazil’s mines and energy minister, Bento Albuquerque, said the country expects to resume production at the country’s only uranium mine before the end of the year and would open the sector to private companies.
Tuesday, October 8th 2019 - 09:03 UTC
Oil spill in Brazil has affected 42 cities, environment minister reports

Brazil’s environment minister says more than 100 tons of oil has been spilt along the northeastern coast since the beginning of September. Ricardo Salles said Monday on Twitter that 42 cities have been affected by the spills. He did not say how he reached those figures.
Thursday, October 3rd 2019 - 09:51 UTC
Brazil's landmark pension reform bill closer to its final approval

Brazil’s Senate on Wednesday approved a landmark pension reform bill in the first round of voting, in relief for far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, although senators voted down an amendment in a move that dilutes the reform’s projected savings. The bill will now pass to a second and final voting round.
Wednesday, October 2nd 2019 - 08:33 UTC
Bolsonaro will attend the enthronement of Japanese emperor Narushito

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Monday he will attend the enthronement ceremony of Japanese Emperor Naruhito scheduled for Oct 22 as part of a tour of Asia and the Middle East.
Wednesday, October 2nd 2019 - 08:27 UTC
Bolsonaro signs decree expanding soft financing for farmers

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday signed a decree with a variety of measures to expand financing for farmers. The measures include the creation of a “fraternal” fund that will provide an estimated 5 billion reais (US$ 1.20 billion) in additional credit for the sector, according to Rogerio Miranda, the Economy Ministry's deputy secretary for agriculture policy.
Friday, September 27th 2019 - 09:48 UTC
LGBT themed stage show fear subtle censorship of the Bolsonaro administration

After a state-run theater in Brazil suddenly dropped his LGBT-themed stage show “Gritos,” Artur Ribeiro began to worry it was curtains for his company under President Jair Bolsonaro. Ribeiro said the Caixa Cultural theater in the capital of Brasilia last week canceled the show, in which he plays a transgender character.
Wednesday, September 25th 2019 - 09:55 UTC
Bolsonaro tells UN the Amazon rainforest belongs to Brazil and attacks world media for 'lying'

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro attacked the media on Tuesday for “lying” about the fires in the Amazon and criticized international concern for the rainforest as fueled by interest in the region’s biodiversity and mineral wealth.
Wednesday, September 25th 2019 - 09:53 UTC
Catholic Church claims invasions of indigenous lands in Brazil has jumped under the Bolsonaro administration

The number of invasions of indigenous lands in Brazil has jumped in the first nine months of President Jair Bolsonaro's administration, a Brazilian Catholic Church agency said on Tuesday. The Missionary Indigenous Council said illegal miners, loggers and tappers of natural resources are involved in most of the invasions.
Monday, September 23rd 2019 - 10:07 UTC
Michelle Bachelet says she can't work miracles for Venezuela and its “critical human rights situation”

The High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, denounced that her figure is misunderstood in Venezuela’s case. The Chilean president, who published a severe report in July denouncing human rights violations in Venezuela, said that many in that country mistakenly see her as “the virgin Mary, who can work miracles” and solve the humanitarian drama.