Brazilian Police Arrest 5 Including Ex-Bolsonaro Aide Over Alleged Plot To Kill Lula
The police investigations revealed documents outlining plans to assassinate Lula and his Vice President-elect Geraldo Alckmin, through shooting or poisoning.
Five Takeaways From The G20 Summit In Rio
Hopes were high that G20 leaders would jumpstart stalled UN climate talks taking place in Azerbaijan.
Milei, Bukele and Other Latin American Leaders Promptly Congratulate Trump on His Victory
The list also includes president Braziluan Lula da Silva and Panama's Jose Raúl Mulino but not Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum
Brazil Lifts X Ban After Elon Musk Pays Fines and Complies with Supreme Court Demands
The platform was blocked on August 30 by the court after failing to remove accounts accused of spreading disinformation
Colombian soldiers who fought for Ukraine are now Russian prisoners after Venezuela allegedly deported them
Their apparent extradition, as reported by The New York Times, could cause tension between the governments of Venezuela and Colombia
Brazil's Lula da Silva suggests election do-over in Venezuela as a way out of the crisis
The president also suggested a coalition government, saying "it's still unclear" who won the July 28 elections
Brazil’s Defence Minister José Múcio Criticized For Saying Military Had No Direct Role In Riot
Brazil's Defense Minister caught some flack on Friday after he claimed that there was no evidence that the country's military directly participated in the riots on Jan. 8.
Brazilian President Lula Starts Work On Amazon Deforestation, Launches Logging Raids
Brazil's environmental agency started logging raids on Thursday as President Lula da Silva continues to fulfil his promise of stronger environmental regulation for the Amazon.
Brazil Charges Pro-Bolsonaro Rioters Who Stormed Government Buildings, More To Come
The Brazilian prosecutor-general’s office announced the first charges to the people who participated in the riot, with 39 being charged for "staging a coup and damaging public property".
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro To Be Investigated Over Attacks On Government Buildings
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro is being investigated by the country's Supreme Court on Friday for his role in potentially instigating the riots caused by his supporters.
Lula Claims That Bolsonaro Allies Inside Capital Aided Brasilia Riot As Warrants Issued Against Former Officials
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva believes that allies of Jair Bolsonaro in the government may have been complicit in allowing the riots in Brasilia to occur.
Bolsonaro Condemns Brazil Rioters Who Stormed Government Buildings, Denies Hand In It
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has condemned his supporters' actions in storming three key government buildings on Sunday as he denies having any involvement in the uprising attempt.
World Leaders Rally Around Lula After Bolsonaro Supporters Storm Congress, Supreme Court And Presidential Palace In Brazil
Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro storm three government buildings on Sunday as they continue their attempts to encourage the military to install him as President again.
China, Latin American Countries Welcome Lula’s Return To Presidency As Brazilian Markets Fall After Inauguration
Lula da Silva's first day in office as the President of Brazil has been met with a wide range of support from leaders around the world as well as a significant tumble in the Brazilian market.
Lula da Silva Officially Becomes Brazil’s President While Bolsonaro Flees To Florida Before Inauguration
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is sworn in on Sunday as the President of Brazil, as former President Jair Bolsonaro skips the inauguration and flees to Florida.
Brazil's Government Bans Guns From Lula's Inauguration As Tensions Escalate
The Brazilian Supreme Court instituted a temporary firearms ban on Wednesday as tensions rise between the government and Bolsonaro's supporters in the lead-up to Lula's inauguration.
Brazil To Beef Up Security For Lula da Silva's Inauguration After Bomb Threat
A bomb threat from a Bolsonaro supporter aimed for President-elect Lula da Silva on Saturday has forced his ministers to increase security measures at his upcoming inauguration.
Brazil’s Lula da Silva Criticizes Bolsonaro’s Term And Policies As He Announces New Ministers
Brazilian President-elect Lula da Silva has criticized the outgoing administration of Jair Bolsonaro for allegedly neglecting and mismanaging multiple ministries during his term as President.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Rules That Bolsonaro-Era ‘Secret Budget’ Unconstitutional In Win For Lula’s Administration
Brazil's Supreme Court ruled that a Bolsonaro-era policy of a "secret budget" allocated to lawmakers without oversight is unconstitutional, as they eke out major wins for President-elect Lula da Silva and his policies.
President-Elect Lula Plans To Restore Brazil’s Diplomatic Ties With Venezuela Under His Term
An official in the incoming administration of President-elect Lula da Silva announced on Wednesday that Brazil will be restoring diplomatic ties with Venezuela and its president, Nicolas Maduro.
Bolsonaro Supporters Try To Invade Federal Police Headquarters And Clash With Forces
Supporters of outgoing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro clashed with police officers Monday after they attempted to invade the police headquarters in the capital city of Brasilia.
Deforestation Of Amazon Rainforest Increased Even After Lula Election, COP27 Climate Talks
After President-elect Lula da Silva took office, cases of deforestation and illegal mining have increased in the Amazon rainforest over the past month, with many sounding the alarm on the encroachment of these companies.
Brazil’s President-Elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Announces His Cabinet
Brazil's President-elect Lula da Silva announced some of his cabinet ministers Friday, with the stock market dipping slightly after the announcement of his choice for the country's finance minister.
Jair Bolsonaro on Election Loss: 'It Hurts My Soul'
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro broke his uncharacteristic silence about his electoral defeat on Friday, saying it "hurts my soul."
Brazil's GDP Growth Slows Significantly Despite Trade Surplus Due To Exports To China
Brazil's GDP growth is reported to be less than expected, prompting fears of an economic slowdown even as the country posts its highest trade surplus in decades.
Lula Meets With Soy Industry To Curb Further Deforestation In Cerrado Savannah After Amazon Rainforest Destruction
Brazil's President-elect Lula da Silva is meeting with the soy industry to potentially stop the deforestation of the Cerrado.
Judge Fines Bolsonaro Camp In Attempt To Overturn Brazil Presidential Elections
A judge has fined the camp of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro for "bad faith litigation."
Bolsonaro Questions Da Silva Presidential Win, Wants Votes Annulled Due To Buggy Software
Former president Jair Bolsonaro is seeking to nullify some votes following reports of a software bug that marred the recent Brazilian presidential elections.
With Lula da Silva Leading Brazil What Role Will Nation Play On Climate Credibility?
Many international leaders have expressed hope for Brazil's climate credibility to return full-force thanks to President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's new policies outlining how he will be tackling climate change.
Lula da Silva Reveals Ambitious Anti-Deforestation Plan At COP27 To Push Brazil In Forefront Of Climate Change Fight
At the UN COP27 talks in Egypt on Wednesday, Brazil's President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva promised sweeping reforms and policies related to the Amazon rainforest and the country's environment goals as a whole.