Tag: Brazil

São Paulo Declares Dengue Epidemic After Surpassing Critical Case Threshold
Although the majority of cases have been reported in the interior of the state, the city of São Paulo has a lower incidence with 52.5 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Related: Sudan: Cholera Cases Rise to 30,880, Dengue Fever to 6,011 The health authorities of São Paulo, Brazil, declared a dengue epidemic in the region this […]
February 21, 2025

Brazil Proposes to Bring a Joint BRICS Position to the Climate Summit
The BRICS proposal will be presented at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30). On Friday, Brazilian Ambassador Mauricio Lyrio said that his country would suggest to the BRICS emerging economies forum that it design a joint proposal to finance the fight against climate change in the poorest countries. RELATED: Climate Crisis in Bolivia: […]
February 21, 2025

Bolsonaro to Learn That No One Is Above the Law: Lula Da Silva
Currently, the far-right politician is one step away from facing up to 40 years in prison for staging a coup d’etat and other crimes. On Thursday, Brazilian President Lula da Silva addressed the consequences of the charges filed by the Prosecutor’s Office on Tuesday against former President Jair Bolsonaro and 33 others, who are accused […]
February 20, 2025

Brazilian Prosecutor Accuses Bolsonaro of Planning Lula’s Poisoning
Paulo Gonet filed a complaint before the Supreme Court, charging the far-right politician with conspiring to stage a coup. On Tuesday, Brazil’s Attorney General accused former President Jair Bolsonaro of accepting a plan to assassinate President Lula da Silva through poisoning in order to remain in power after losing the 2022 elections. RELATED: Brazil Seeks […]
February 19, 2025

Brazil Seeks to Join OPEC+
Following the discovery of massive oil reserves in the Atlantic, Brazil has established itself as one of the world’s major producers. On Tuesday, Brazilian Energy Minister Alexandre Silveira announced that the government of Lula da Silva had decided to formalize Brazil’s accession to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries Plus (OPEC+). RELATED: UAE Defends […]
February 18, 2025

Trump Makes It Harder to Save Planet: President Lula
It will be increasingly difficult for rich countries to commit to helping to save the planet, the Brazilian president warned. On Wednesday, Brazilian President Lula da Silva said that U.S. President Donald Trump is making it harder to negotiate the commitments needed from rich countries to tackle climate change and contribute to the “salvation” of […]
February 13, 2025

Armed Clash in Rio de Janeiro Leaves Three Injured and Chaos on the Roads
Among those affected, two bus passengers were hit by stray bullets and had to be taken to a hospital. The situation became even more critical when the criminals also blocked the urban train lines, forcing commuters to abandon their vehicles and seek shelter behind nearby walls and structures. Related: France: At Least 5 Wounded in […]
February 12, 2025

Trump’s Proposal to Expel Gazans is Incomprehensible: Lula Da Silva
Self-determination is a fundamental principle and must be protected by all States, UN Commissioner Türk said. On Wednesday, Brazilian President Lula da Silva called U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip “incomprehensible.” RELATED: Trump Wants The U.S. To Take Over Gaza Strip “It makes no sense for the president of […]
February 5, 2025

Brazil to Respond to Trump’s Tariffs, Lula Warns
‘What he needs to do is respect the sovereignty of other countries,’ said the Brazilian leader. On Thursday, President Lula da Silva warned that Brazil would respond with “reciprocity” if U.S. President Donald Trump decides to impose tariffs on Brazilian products. RELATED: Trump’s Tariff Threats Loom Large on EU’s Horizon “It’s very simple. If he […]
January 30, 2025

At Least 11 Dead in Ipatinga, Brazil, Due to Intense Rainfall
Authorities in the town of Ipatinga, located in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, have reported at least 11 fatalities. This brings the total number of deaths to 24 within a week due to heavy rains in the area. Related:Brazil Insists on International Trade in Local Currencies in the BRICS The deceased were buried in […]