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Brazil's Bolsonaro accused of 'crimes against humanity' at ICC

PARIS: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was accused Tuesday of "crimes against humanity" at the International...

Published 12 Oct, 2021 11:00am

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Demonstrators briefly occupy Sao Paulo stock exchange to protest inequality

Standing beneath electronic panels that displayed stock prices in the country's biggest stock exchange, the protesters waved red banners and a Brazilian flag with the word "hungry" written on it

Published 24 Sep, 2021 09:48am

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Brazil's Bolsonaro asks Senate to impeach a Supreme Court justice

BRASILIA: Brazil's far-right President Jair Bolsonaro raised the stakes in his battle with the country's Supreme...

Published 22 Aug, 2021 04:09am

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Brazil's Bolsonaro flexes muscles with military parade

Officially, the event was for the armed forces to give the president an invitation to upcoming military exercises outside the capital

Published 11 Aug, 2021 09:34am

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Brazil judge annuls all of Moro's cases against ex-president Lula

The Supreme Court itself later ratified that ruling by a vote of seven to four

Published 25 Jun, 2021 11:38am

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Brazil green-lights Pfizer vaccine for kids 12 and up

The health regulator, Anvisa, said the approval was based on studies by Pfizer that "indicated the vaccine's safety and effectiveness for this age group."

Published 11 Jun, 2021 10:57pm

Sports

Brazil's players say 'against Copa America' but won't boycott

"We are against organizing the Copa America, but we will never say no to the Brazilian national team," the players said in a joint statement on social media.

Published 09 Jun, 2021 10:22am

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Brazil braces for third wave of Covid-19

The South American country's per capita death toll -- more than 220 per 100,000 inhabitants -- is one of the world's highest.

Published 08 Jun, 2021 10:25am

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Brazilian Amazon deforestation hits record for May

RIO DE JANEIRO: Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon reached a record for the month of May this year, the space...

Published 06 Jun, 2021 02:56am

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Brazilians stage more protests against Bolsonaro

RIO DE JANEIRO: Tens of thousands of people in Brazil staged another day of protest against President Jair ...

Published 31 May, 2021 03:12am

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Brazilians stage more protests against Bolsonaro

Brasilia saw its largest rally since the start of the pandemic as people marched on Congress, where a senate commission is investigating Bolsonaro's handling of the health crisis.

Published 30 May, 2021 11:14am

World

Brazil's Lula seeks latest upset: win back the center

In a deeply polarized Brazil, Lula is striving to sell himself as a moderate to the alienated middle.

Published 26 May, 2021 10:01am

Markets

Chile, Peru lead Latam FX losses; c.bank forex swap buoys Brazil' real

Data on Monday showed annual headline inflation in Mexico stood at 5.80% in the year through the first half of May, well above the central bank's target of 3%, strengthening the case to end an easing cycle. The peso rose 0.4%.

Published 25 May, 2021 11:08am

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Bolsonaro fined for breaking Covid-19 restrictions

RIO DE JANEIRO: President Jair Bolsonaro must pay a fine for failing to adhere to state health safety regulations at...

Updated 23 May, 2021 10:38am

World

Brazil deforestation 94% illegal: report

"Bolsonaro made that promise of 'zero deforestation,' but how will we even know if the necessary information isn't available?" Paula Bernasconi, coordinator of the Centro da Vida Institute, told AFP.

Published 18 May, 2021 09:43am

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On horseback and in helicopter, Bolsonaro rallies base

Unlike America, however, it is facing difficulties in acquiring enough vaccines for its 212 million people.

Updated 16 May, 2021 05:11pm

World

Brazil struggles to vaccinate as Covid toll spirals

Vaccine doses meanwhile continue to arrive in a trickle -- although the government maintains it will be able to vaccinate all adults by the end of the year.

Updated 16 May, 2021 05:10pm

Business & Finance

Banco do Brasil CEO says Bolsonaro demanded higher profitability

"President Bolsonaro told me to seek a higher profitability, to increase efficiency," Ribeiro told reporters, adding his management would be technical.
"There is no political interference, the bank is only getting closer to the Economy Minister."

Published 07 May, 2021 08:43pm

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Brazil's Bolsonaro links pandemic to 'germ warfare'

But Brazil's Supreme Court has given states and municipalities the right to implement such policies.

Published 06 May, 2021 10:30am

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Top Brazil court uphold's 'bias' ruling against Lula judge

Four cases implicating Lula that were heard in the Curitiba court have been transferred to a federal court in the capital Brasilia.

Published 23 Apr, 2021 10:45am

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Brazil will reach climate neutrality by 2050, Bolsonaro says

Speaking at a summit of world leaders, Bolsonaro's pledge would move up the previous target for reaching net zero emissions by 10 years.
He repeated a commitment made last week to end illegal deforestation by 2030, adding that it would reduce the country's greenhouse gas emissions by roughly 50% by that date.

Published 22 Apr, 2021 07:56pm

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US asks Brazil for 'immediate' action on Amazon

WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday welcomed Brazil's renewed promise to end illegal deforestation but urged...

Updated 18 Apr, 2021 10:33am

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Brazil high court confirms annulment of Lula graft convictions

With one vote remaining to be cast on the 11-member court, judges voted 8-2 to uphold Justice Edson Fachin.

Published 16 Apr, 2021 10:15am

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Brazil's Bolsonaro promises Biden to end deforestation, seeks financial help

A senior White House official said the administration "welcomed" Bolsonaro's commitment on deforestation and that Brazil "has a responsibility to lead" on climate issues.

Published 16 Apr, 2021 10:08am