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Thu, 28 Jul 2022 22:03:00 GMTBolsonaro lashes back at DiCaprio over social media postings
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro once again aimed his cannons at US actor Leonardo DiCaprio for his denunciations of the devastation of the Amazon.
Thu, 28 Jul 2022 09:27:00 GMT
US Defense Secretary wants Brazilian military to respect democracy
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Tuesday underlined during his trip to Brasilia that the Armed Forces should respect democracy and remain under "firm" civilian control. His remarks came two days after incumbent President Jair ...
Thu, 28 Jul 2022 09:23:00 GMT
Brazilian oil sales to China and India drop significantly as Russia moves in
Brazil oil sales to India and China in the first half of 2022 have fallen considerably, amid the Ukraine war and a significant increase in crude exports from Russia to the two Asian countries.
According to data from Brazil’s ...
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 21:19:00 GMT
Future Colombian VP meets with Lula in Brazil
Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of the Workers' Party (PT) welcomed Colombia's Vice President-elect Francia Márquez, who is on a South American tour before taking office on Aug.7.
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:45:00 GMT
“Brazil needs fertilizers to help feed the world, we can't condemn Russia” admits Bolsonaro
Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro reiterated his opposition to economic sanctions against Russia and described the Brazilian government's position in the Ukrainian conflict as one of “equilibrium” since Brazil needs a stea...
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 23:15:00 GMT
Bolsonaro closes in on Lula but still poses no electoral threat
Former President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva's lead over the incumbent Jair Bolsonaro has been reported to be at its lowest in the last 13 months, ahead of the Oct. 2 elections.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 10:38:00 GMT
Petrobras output down in second quarter Bolsonaro confident his friend Putin will supply him with diesel fuel
Oil exports by Brazilian energy giant Petrobras fell by 28.5% in the second quarter of 2022, to 531,000 barrels per day (b/d), compared to the same period a year ago, the company said in its quarterly production and sales repor...
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 10:25:00 GMT
Lula's team wants Bolsonaro's party fined for improper ad spending
A group of political parties supporting the candidacy of former President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva to return to the Planalto Palace after the October elections, Monday requested the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) to fine inc...
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 23:24:00 GMT
US, UK repeal tariffs on Brazilian steel products
Brazil's Economy Ministry Monday confirmed that the United Kingdom had decided to no longer apply protective tax measures on the import of steel plates and cold-rolled steel products.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 09:05:00 GMT
Brazil: Bolsonaro officially launched reelection bid
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Sunday officially launched his candidacy for reelection at the Maracanaziho stadium in Rio de Janeiro. In his speech, the head of state once again criticized the country’s Judiciary and anno...