Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Feb 13 (EFE). – Hundreds of thousands of Brazilians enjoyed the last official day of Carnival on Tuesday, with massive parades in the country’s major cities, some of which had to end earlier than planned due to high temperatures. From the early hours the streets of Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, … Read more
Brasilia, Feb 1 (EFE).- After finding “collusion” between the judge and prosecutors, Brazil’s Supreme Court on Thursday temporarily suspended a 8.5 billion reais fine (US$1.7 billion) imposed on construction giant Odebrecht for two Lava Jato corruption cases. The suspension is related to another ruling by the court in September 2023, which said that the verdict … Read more
Brasilia, Oct 20 (EFE).- Brazilian police on Friday launched an operation to investigate allegations of espionage against thousands of people, including judges, politicians and journalists, during the administration of former President Jair Bolsonaro (2019-2022). Two members of Brazil’s National Intelligence Service (Abin), the state agency that allegedly tapped the phones of thousands of people, have … Read more
Brasilia, Sept. 26 (EFE) – A group of Brazilian senators announced Tuesday that they will call for a referendum so the entire population can decide on abortion, just as the Supreme Court deliberates on whether to approve its decriminalization until 12 weeks of gestation. Senator Rogério Marinho said in statements to journalists that the initiative … Read more
New York, Sep 19 (EFE).- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva told the UN General Assembly on Tuesday that the fight against climate change requires firmer action by rich countries, which “are the biggest polluters” and specially by those that “do not fulfill” their commitments. “Acting against climate change also implies helping the poorest,” … Read more
Brasilia, Mar 30 (EFE).- Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro returned home on Thursday, three months after flying to the United States just before the end of his term. Bolsonaro had been living in self-imposed exile in Florida since he was defeated in presidential elections late last year by left-wing candidate Luiz Inacio ‘Lula’ da Silva, … Read more
Davos, Switzerland, Jan 17 (EFE).- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will use his country’s turns as chair of the G20, BRICS and South America’s Mercosur trade bloc to strive for agreement in areas such as democracy, peace, sustainability and reducing inequality, his finance minister said here Tuesday. “President Lula is a politician with … Read more
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 16 (EFE).- Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court on Monday gave former president Jair Bolsonaro three days to comment on the content of a draft decree found by police at the home of his former justice minister. The deadline was established in a ruling by magistrate Benedito Gonçalves, who ordered the inclusion of … Read more
Brasilia, Jan 8 (EFE).- Brazil’s president has vowed to punish radical supporters who stormed Brasilia’s congress, the presidential palace and the supreme court on Sunday in the biggest attack on Republican powers seen since the 1964 coup. Seven days after the inauguration of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, hundreds of ultra-right followers of former … Read more
Rio de Janeiro (EFE).- The supporter of Brazilian ultrarightist President Jair Bolsonaro who was arrested on the weekend after trying to detonate a bomb in Brasilia and from whom authorities seized an arsenal of weaponry admitted that his aim was to cause chaos to prevent the inauguration of President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. According … Read more
Doha, Nov 28 (EFE).- Brazil struggled to break down Switzerland’s well-organized defense for most of their World Cup Group G contest on Monday, but a goal by Casemiro with time winding down in the second half gave his side a 1-0 victory and a berth in the tournament’s knockout stage. With star forward Neymar Jr. … Read more
Doha, Nov 25 (EFE).- Neymar Jr. will miss the rest of Brazil’s group stage matches due to an ankle injury picked up against Serbia, the team’s doctor confirmed Friday. The forward suffered damage to his ankle ligament and will sit out the team’s upcoming games against Switzerland and Cameroon, Rodrigo Lasmar told reporters. The Paris … Read more
