Brasília, July 10 (EFE). – Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced on Thursday that he will attempt to negotiate with the United States to reverse the 50% tariff announced by United States President Donald Trump, but if he fails, Brazil will impose the same tariff on US imports. In a preview of an … Read more
Los Angeles, US, (EFE). – United States President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday a 50% tariff on imports from Brazil in retaliation for the legal proceedings against former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro (2019-2022) and the legal process against social media companies. “The way that Brazil has treated former President Bolsonaro, a Highly Respected Leader throughout … Read more
By Carlos Meneses Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 7 (EFE). – The BRICS leaders’ summit ended tumultuously on Monday in Rio de Janeiro following threats from United States President Donald Trump, to which the group responded emphatically by asserting its autonomy. “It is not right for a country the size of the United States to … Read more
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Jul 6 (EFE). – BRICS countries overcame their disagreements and reached a consensus on Sunday at the leaders’ summit in Rio de Janeiro to endorse the proposal to reform the UN Security Council. The Brazilian proposal for emerging countries to have permanent seats on the council was included in the final … Read more
São Paulo (EFE).- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who faces a possible 40-year prison sentence for allegedly plotting a coup, called for “justice” and national “pacification” on Sunday during a protest in São Paulo that drew significantly fewer supporters than earlier demonstrations. Speaking to a crowd of roughly 12,400 people on Avenida Paulista, far below … Read more
Brasília, (EFE).- Mauro Cid, a former aide to Brazil’s ex-president Jair Bolsonaro (2019-2023), confirmed Monday before the Supreme Court that the far-right leader discussed with military commanders ways to overturn the results of the 2022 presidential election to remain in power. Cid, who is cooperating with the Federal Police in an ongoing investigation against Bolsonaro, … Read more
Washington (EFE).- The United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Wednesday a new policy to restrict the issuance of visas to foreign officials who engage in censorship against US citizens or US-based content in social media. “It is unacceptable for foreign officials to issue or threaten arrest warrants on US citizens or US … Read more
Brasilia, (EFE).- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was discharged from a Brasilia hospital on Sunday after a three-week stay following surgery to treat a serious intestinal blockage. The 70-year-old far-right leader walked out of the DF Star Hospital on his own and greeted a group of supporters gathered outside the private clinic, where he had … Read more
Brasilia, Mar. 25 (EFE).- Brazil’s Attorney General, Paulo Gonet, accused former President Jair Bolsonaro of orchestrating and encouraging illegal actions to remain in power, during the first hearing to determine whether he will face trial for attempting a coup. “The organization was led by the President of the Republic himself and his vice-presidential candidate, General … Read more
Rio de Janeiro, Brasília (EFE).- Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival officially kicked off on Friday, with the handing over of the keys to the city to King Momo, the supreme ruler of Brazil’s most iconic festival, who has decreed five days of unlimited revelry. The Carioca monarch received the keys from the hands of Rio’s mayor, … Read more
São Paulo, Brazil (EFE).- The government of São Paulo, Brazil’s most populous state, declared a public health emergency on Wednesday due to the rapid increase in dengue cases and announced further actions to combat the transmission of the virus. Eleuses Paiva, regional health secretary of Brazil, said at a press conference that the government would … Read more
São Paulo, Brazil, Dec 21 (EFE). – At least 37 people were killed early Saturday morning in an accident involving a bus, a truck, and another vehicle in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, security forces reported afternoon. Firefighters initially reported 22 dead, but the death toll rose as work progressed to recover bodies, some … Read more