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Tue, 26 Apr 2022 21:09:00 GMT
US State Dept. finds Brazil's electoral system reliable
A high-ranking official from the US State Department admitted during an interview with CNN Brazil that the administration of President Joseph Biden fully trusts the electronic ballot system used in the South American country.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 09:59:00 GMT
Brazil: Lula's PT in trouble as Bolsonaro closes in
The Workers' Party (PT) of former President Luiz InĂ¡cio Lula Da Silva has been reported to be facing financial problems ahead of this year's elections as President Jair Bolsonaro keeps closing in on most polls.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 23:50:00 GMT
Brazil: Bolsonaro disregards Temer's advice on Silveira's pardon
Jair Bolsonaro Friday turned down the proposal made public by his predecessor Michel Temer to suspend the Presidential pardon granted to convicted Deputy Daniel Silveira until all judiciary steps have been exhausted. Temer is a...

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 10:20:00 GMT
Brazil's Health Minister officially announces end of covid-19 emergency
Brazil's Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga Friday signed the declaration officially marking the end of the COVID-19 public emergency of national interest, which had recognized the severity of the pandemic and allowed authorities...

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:55:00 GMT
Brazil's Economy Minister says Europe keen on Mercosur deal
Brazil's Economy Minister Paulo Guedes Thursday said he had heard from European representatives a renewed interest in closing a trade deal with Mercosur.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:55:00 GMT
Bolsonaro pardons Silveira one day after his conviction
Even before a group of lawmakers could press for an amnesty law, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Thursday signed a decree pardoning convicted Congressman Daniel Silveira, who had been sentenced to 8 years and 9 months in jai...

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:19:00 GMT
Economic sanctions "destroy bridges" and stimulate "economic wars", minister Guedes
President Jair Bolsonaro Economy minister, Paulo Guedes said that Brazil clearly condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine but is point blank against imposing economic sanctions on Moscow, a close BRICS partner.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:10:00 GMT
Brazil: Bolsonarist lawmakers want amnesty for convicted federal deputy
Brazilian Bolsonarist Deputy Carla Zambelli Thursday announced she was garnering support for fellow lawmaker Daniel Silveira to be granted amnesty after being sentenced by the Supreme Federal Court (STF) to 8 years and 9 months...

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 09:55:00 GMT
Jail sentence imposed on Brazilian Bolsonarist lawmaker
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) Wednesday decided by 10 votes against one to sentence Congressman Daniel Silveira to eight years and nine months in prison for attacking democratic institutions and posting insults against t...

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 09:47:00 GMT
Brazilian port exporters feeling the pinch of less Chinese purchases
Brazilian pork exporters are facing a tight situation following the fall in shipments to China, which seems to have recovered the hog herd faster than expected, following the outbreak of African Swine Fever, ASF, a couple of ye...



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