Tag: Brazil
Brazil: opening of a crucial trial for the political future of Jair Bolsonaro
The former president could be rendered “ineligible” by a decision of the Superior Electoral Tribunal. He is accused of abuse of political and economic power during the electoral campaign in…
Interest rate unchanged in Brazil despite presidential criticism
The so-called interest rate stands still at 13.75 percent, while the central bank calls for “caution and restraint” with reference to uncertainty regarding the inflation outlook. The decision was in…
participants remember the historic demonstrations of June 2013 ten years later
Brazil remembers the “June Days” ten years ago. The country experienced a movement of demonstrations in 2013: first against the increase in the price of transport, the expenses due to…
Brazil: the Lula magic no longer works
Founded in 1821 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian diplomacy has always enjoyed great prestige due to its professionalism and a recognized tradition of pragmatism. But today, the magic no longer…
Brazil: President Lula unveils a new plan against deforestation in the Amazon
In Brazil, President Lula presented a new plan to combat illegal deforestation in the Amazon on Monday, June 5, 2023, on the occasion of World Environment Day. This ambitious plan,…
tributes to British journalist and Brazilian researcher murdered in the Amazon
It was a year ago: the British journalist Dom Phillips and the expert on indigenous peoples, the Brazilian Bruno Pereira were murdered in the Amazon rainforest. They were on a…
Niinistö in Brazil: Ukraine deserves a rightful peace
President Sauli Niinistö started his two-day visit to Brazil by meeting his official brother Lula da Silva. STT President Sauli Niinistö began an official visit to Brazil on Thursday and…
Brazilian striker Vinicius faces racism in Spanish football, global outrage
The Spanish football championship is once again confronted with the scourge of racism in its stadiums, after the new insults uttered on Sunday May 21 in Valencia against the Brazilian…
Germany wants to recruit nursing staff in Brazil
Since Germany is sorely lacking in skilled labour, the government is going to adopt a new law to promote chosen immigration. In certain sectors, the shortage is glaring and Berlin…
Brazilian rock icon Rita Lee dies aged 75
Brazilian rock legend Rita Lee, with big hits like “Lança Perfume”, died Monday evening in Sao Paulo at the age of 75, her family announced on social media on Tuesday.…