Tag: Brazil
24 hour public vigil in tribute to the legendary Pelé
The Brazilians bid farewell to King Pelé, and to pay homage to him, what more symbolic enclosure than that of the Santos stadium in the state of Sao Paulo, where…
Brazilians bid farewell to legendary footballer Pelé
Santos (Brazil) (AFP) – Brazilians bid farewell to the legendary Pelé on Monday, four days after his death at the age of 82, during a 24-hour public vigil at the…
Lula became president of Brazil: vowed to end Amazon logging
In his speech, Lula harshly criticized Bolsonaro’s administration. According to Lula, it ruined the country’s healthcare, education and nature conservation. 19:33•Updated 21:48 Brazil’s new president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva…
Confusion at Lula’s swearing-in ceremony in Brazil! Gunman detained
Before the inauguration ceremony of the new President of Brazil, Luis Inácio Lula da Silva, in the capital Brasili, security measures were taken at the highest level, while a person…
the crowd invades Brasilia, Lula sworn in as president for a third term
Several tens of thousands of Lula sympathizers dressed in red invaded the center of Brasilia this Sunday, January 1 at midday, a few hours before the historic leader of the…
emotion and relief in Brasilia for the investiture of Lula
Lula is to be sworn in as President of Brazil this Sunday, January 1. For the occasion, left-wing activists flock to Brasilia. In the capital, the hotels are packed. After…
Jair Bolsonaro leaves the country before handing over power to Lula
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro left Brazil for the United States on Friday, two days before the end of his mandate and the enthronement of his successor Luiz Inácio Lula da…
No weapons, all police on duty – Brazil braces for unrest as President Lula is sworn in on New Year’s Day
Political violence is a reality in Brazil divided by the presidential election. The atmosphere is extremely tense when the left Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva takes office on Sunday. The…
Black rights in Brazil: how Pelé ‘dribbled past’ racism
In Brazil, there has always been someone to remark: “Pelé is the best football player in history. But he is more concerned with his advertising contracts than with the rights…
Pelé, a national legend for all Brazilians
King Pelé is dead. The only football player to have been crowned world champion three times, with the Brazilian Seleçao. Also the star player of the Santos club, with whom…