War in Ukraine: Brazil's Lula calls for 'peace group' to broker peace deal
Brazilian President Lula da Silva has again proposed establishing a group of countries not involved with the Russia-Ukraine war to broker peace. The Brazilian leader saying he had discussed the matter...
View ArticleBrazil's Lula meets Lavrov after accusing US of 'encouraging' Ukraine war
Russia's foreign minister met in Brazil on Monday with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, as Washington criticized the South American leader's recent remarks on US defense support for Ukraine.
View ArticleBrazil's Lula calls for a 'negotiated' settlement between Russia, Ukraine...
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday was again at odds with Europe over Ukraine while pressing his first European tour since resuming office in January.
View ArticleThe second coming of Lula: Brazil's president in superpower balancing act
Which Lula is it this week? In Lisbon, Brazil’s president charming his hosts in a speech before the Portuguese parliament to mark nearly half a century since the Carnation Revolution that ended...
View ArticleBrazil's Bolsonaro denies role in January 8 riot
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday denied all involvement in anti-government riots by his supporters in January as he appeared before federal police.
View ArticleBrazil judge suspends Telegram for not complying in neo-Nazi probe
A federal judge in Brazil on Wednesday ordered a temporary suspension of messaging app Telegram, citing the social media platform's alleged failure to provide all information Federal Police requested...
View ArticleBrazil's Bolsonaro denies role in January 8 riot
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday denied all involvement in anti-government riots by his supporters in January as he appeared before federal police.
View ArticleBrazil's Bolsonaro gives testimony to police on Jan. 8 riot
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro gave testimony at the Federal Police headquarters Wednesday about his actions related to the Jan. 8 attacks on government buildings in the capital, Brasilia....
View ArticleBrazil's Lula renews recognition of indigenous land reserves
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday decreed six new Indigenous reserves, the first after a dearth of such expansion under his far-right predecessor Jair Bolsonaro.
View ArticleRussia has to 'find a way out of' its own mess, Portugal's foreign minister says
Talking Europe interviews João Gomes Cravinho, Portugal’s top diplomat. He discusses whether Portugal’s ally, Brazil, could have a role to play in talks between Ukraine and Russia one day – this after...
View ArticleVenezuela's Maduro proves divisive at Lula's South American unity summit
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called for South American unity Tuesday as he hosted fellow leaders for a regional "retreat," but drew barbs for his warm welcome of Venezuelan socialist...
View ArticleBrazilian lawmakers vote to limit recognition of Indigenous reserves
Brazil's lower house of Congress approved legislation Tuesday that would limit expanded demarcations of Indigenous lands, which are considered key to protecting the Amazon and its native peoples.
View ArticleNew era in Brazil-Venezuela ties: Lula welcomes back Nicolas Maduro on...
For the first time in nine years, leaders from the regional bloc formerly known as the Union of South American Nations have convened this week in Brazil. The gathering of these 11 countries has...
View ArticleBrazil's Lula unveils plan to eliminate deforestation in the Amazon by 2030
Brazil's government on Monday unveiled how it plans to meet a pledge to eliminate deforestation in the Amazon by 2030, using strengthened law enforcement against environmental crimes and other...
View ArticleBrazil's Lula lays out plan to halt Amazon deforestation
Brazil's government on Monday unveiled how it plans to meet a pledge to eliminate deforestation in the Amazon by 2030, using strengthened law enforcement against environmental crimes and other...
View ArticleBrazilian police find plan on Bolsonaro aide’s phone to block handover to...
Brazil’s Federal Police have found a detailed planning document for a military intervention to block the handover of power in last year’s election on the phone of an aide to former President Jair...
View ArticleBolsonaro's political future hangs in the balance as Brazil trial opens
Brazil's electoral court began delivering its ruling Thursday on charges ex-president Jair Bolsonaro broke the law with his unproven allegations against the voting system, a case that could eliminate...
View ArticleBrazil court bars former president Bolsonaro from politics for eight years
A Brazilian court on Friday barred far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro from holding public office for eight years over making unfounded claims against the country's voting system.
View ArticleLula's first six months reverse Amazon deforestation trend under Bolsonaro
The rate of deforestation since Lula Ignacio de Silva was sworn in as Brazil's president has dropped by 34%. Protecting the Amazon had been one of his campaign promises.
View ArticleEU holds Latin America summit amid divisions over trade and Ukraine
The European Union hosted Latin American and Caribbean leaders Monday at a long-awaited summit to soothe strained ties, but found themselves divided over how to address Russia's war in Ukraine.
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