Tag: Brazil
Marielle Franco Case: Brazilian Prosecutors Demand 84 Years in Prison for Murderers
The material murderers of the leftist councilor are former police officers involved with Rio de Janeiro’s far-right militias. On Tuesday, the Brazilian Prosecutor’s Office announced it would seek an 84-year prison sentence for two former police officers accused of being the material authors of the murder of socialist councilwoman Marielle Franco. RELATED: Brazil: Supreme Court […]
October 30, 2024
Venezuelan Minister Criticizes Brazil’s BRICS Membership Block as a Threat to Its Global Influence
President Nicolás Maduro also voiced his opinion upon returning from the BRICS summit in Russia, asserting that “no one will block or silence Venezuela.” Related: ALBA-TCP Celebrates Cuba and Bolivia’s Entry into BRICS While Advocating for Venezuela’s Inclusion Venezuelan Interior and Justice Minister Diosdado Cabello stated on Monday that Brazil’s decision to block Venezuela’s entry […]
October 28, 2024
Family of Former President João Goulart Expresses Support for President Nicolás Maduro and the Venezuelan Revolution
The letter states that “Venezuela, through the historical example, the tenacious example of Simón Bolívar, is a reference to fight against tyranny, oppression». The relatives of former Brazilian president João Goulart, who was ousted by a 1964 coup with US support, delivered a letter on Monday to support President Nicolás Maduro and the Venezuelan people. […]
October 14, 2024
Brazilian President Lula da Silva Rejects Coup Attempt in Colombia
‘As someone who has been a victim of all kinds of political persecution, I express my solidarity with Petro,’ he stated. On Thursday, Brazilian President Lula da Silva defended Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who is being investigated for alleged irregularities in his presidential campaign expenses. RELATED: President Petro Dennounce Former Vice President and Former General […]
October 11, 2024
Lula’s Candidate for Brazil’s Central Bank Pledges to Fight Inflation
What ensures the citizens’ well-being is monetary stability and inflation control, said Gabriel Galipolo. On Tuesday, economist Gabriel Galipolo, who was nominated by President Lula da Silva to head the Central Bank of Brazil, committed to maintaining a “permanent” fight against inflation and defending the autonomy of the institution. RELATED: Brazilian Landless Workers Score Important […]
October 8, 2024
Brazilian Landless Workers Score Important Victories in Municipal Elections
Guilherme Boulos also advanced to the second round in the race for the mayoralty of Sao Paulo. On Sunday, millions of Brazilians went to the polls to elect mayors and councilors in 5,569 cities. The Landless Workers’ Movement (MST) made significant progress with the election of 39 councilors in 15 Brazilian states. RELATED: Polling Stations […]
October 7, 2024
Polling Stations Close and Votes Counting Begins in Brazil’s Municipal Elections
The polling stations in Brazil closed their doors this Sunday and the electronic counting of votes in the municipal elections began, in which the country elects mayors and councilors of 5,569 cities, as in five municipalities in the country, the electorate participated in popular consultations. RELATED: Municipal Elections in Brazil Kicks Off The data will […]
October 6, 2024
Latin America and Africa Should Not Be Excluded From the Security Council: Lula
Their exclusion from the UNSC echoes practices that harken back to the colonial past, he pointed out. On Tuesday, Brazilian President Lula da Silva stated that it is “unacceptable” for Latin America and Africa to not have a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). RELATED: UN Security Council Question Zionist attacks on […]
September 24, 2024
Brazil: Government Signs New Cooperation Agreements for the Reconstruction of Rio Grande do Sul
The Brazilian government signed on Tuesday a cooperation agreement for the reconstruction of Rio Grande do Sul after the floods in April and May 2024, according to the state governor, Eduardo Leite, after his meeting with the president of the country, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, in the Government Palace. Related:Brazilian Police Captures a 2023 […]
September 17, 2024
Brazil Declares Emergency for Drought in the Amazon Region of Manaos
The state of emergency begins on Monday, 16 September with the delivery of basic supplies. Brazilian authorities in Manaus, capital of the state of Amazonas, declared an emergency situation due to the drought affecting the Rio Negro and are implementing confrontational actions. RELATED:Bolivia: President for Unity in the Face of Economic Challenges The state of […]