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POLITICSAug 16Brazil’s Lula launches historic fourth term bid – but son of jailed Bolsonaro stands in his wayPresident, 80, vows to keep far-right from power as Flávio Bolsonaro tells supporters he will ‘fight this system’Brazil’s leftwing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has launched his campaign for a historic fourth term and vowed that as long as he lived he would not allow the “shameless” right to return to power.Addressing a sea of supporters in São Bernardo do Campo, the industrial city where his political career began nearly half a century ago, the 80-year-old politician reminded voters of the chaos and violence that unfolded during the 2018-2022 presidency of his far-right predecessor, JGuardian World
POLITICSAug 16Brazil election: Lula and the new face of Bolsonaro's rightBrazil's October presidential election is shaping up as another battle between the Lula and Bolsonaro camps, with incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva seeking a fourth term and Flávio Bolsonaro stepping in for his imprisoned father. The two frontrunners are running close in the polls, as Lula focuses on Brazil's sovereignty amid tensions with Washington, while Flávio leans on his family's far-right support and ties to Donald Trump.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 15Donna Brazile wont comment on Troy Jackson Maine cousin scandalDonna Brazile declined to comment on a scandal involving Troy Jackson, a Maine cousin. This indicates an ongoing political or public interest issue.foxnews.com · United States
POLITICSAug 15Brazil delays US ambassador approval until October electionBrazil has reportedly delayed the approval of a US ambassador until after its October election.brazilsun.com · Brazil
POLITICSAug 15Lula holds slim lead over Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of Brazil electionA new poll shows Lula leading Bolsonaro, but the gap has closed ahead of Brazil's high-stakes presidential election.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 14Brazil's Lula triggers reciprocity process against U.S. tariffs in effort to show strengthBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Friday his government has triggered an economic reciprocity law mechanism against U.S.-imposed tariffs, saying the move was intended to show…Japan Today
POLITICSAug 13The US is now using the ‘terrorist’ label to interfere in Brazil’s electionThe designation of PCC and CV serves to expand Washington’s reach into the country’s politics and security.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 11Exclusive - Bolsonaro campaign drafts debt - linked fiscal rule to replace Brazil framework , sources sayThe Bolsonaro campaign is reportedly drafting a new debt-linked fiscal rule to replace Brazil's current framework. This indicates a potential significant shift in Brazil's economic policy.whbl.com · United States
POLITICSAug 10China moves to join Brazil’s WTO fight over Trump’s forced labour tariffsChina has asked to join World Trade Organization consultations that Brazil opened against US tariffs of up to 37.5 per cent. Beijing filed the request in Geneva on Monday, telling the trade body it held a substantial commercial interest in the case. The move was first reported by the Brazilian newspaper Folha de S. Paulo and independently confirmed to the South China Morning Post by a Brazilian government source. In the request, China said Washington could apply comparable measures to Chinese...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 8World Insights : Brazil - Argentina rift tests LatAm cooperationA rift between Brazil and Argentina is testing the cooperative efforts within Latin America. This situation highlights potential challenges to regional unity.venezuelastar.com · Venezuela
POLITICSAug 8World Insights : Brazil - Argentina rift tests LatAm cooperationA rift between Brazil and Argentina is reportedly testing the state of cooperation in Latin America. This highlights challenges to regional diplomatic relations and collaboration.caribbeanherald.com · United States
POLITICSAug 7Brazil turns to China trade deal after Trump tariffs , as years of resistance endBrazil is pursuing a trade deal with China, ending years of resistance, following the imposition of Trump administration tariffs.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
POLITICSAug 6Argentina won’t retaliate after Brazil downgrades diplomatic tiesBuenos Aires says it will not respond after Brasilia reduced diplomatic ties over Milei’s latest attacks on Lula.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 5Brazilian presidential candidate Bolsonaro names surprise running mateA Brazilian presidential candidate has announced an unexpected running mate for the upcoming election. This marks a notable development in the political campaign.internazionale.it · Italy
POLITICSAug 5Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro names Alfredo Gaspar as running mateThe announcement comes as Lula warns of foreign interference and polls show a tightening presidential race.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 5Brazilian presidential candidate Bolsonaro unveils surprise running mateA Brazilian presidential candidate has announced their unexpected running mate. This is a key development in the country's political landscape leading up to the election.en.apa.az · Azerbaijan
POLITICSAug 5Brazil alleges election interference by Trump and Milei governmentsBrazil has made allegations of election interference against the Trump and Milei governments. This situation highlights potential foreign influence in national elections and diplomatic tensions.news.az · Azerbaijan
POLITICSAug 5Brazil accuses Trump , Milei governments of election interferenceBrazil has accused the Trump and Milei governments of interfering in its elections. These accusations could strain international diplomatic relations.upi.com · United States
POLITICSAug 5Trump administration revokes visa of Brazil ambassador to US amid diplomatic tensionsThe Trump administration revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador to the US amid diplomatic tensions. This signifies a breakdown in diplomatic relations between the two countries.argentinastar.com · Argentina
POLITICSAug 5Trump administration revokes visa of Brazil ambassador to US amid diplomatic tensionsThe Trump administration has reportedly revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador to the U.S. This action is occurring amid reported diplomatic tensions between the two countries.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
POLITICSAug 5Brazil - Argentina diplomatic relations downgrade to 'Chargé d'Affaires'EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 5Trump administration revokes visa of Brazil ambassador to US in spat with Prez LulaThe Trump administration has revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador to the U.S. amidst a diplomatic disagreement with President Lula. This action signifies a breakdown in diplomatic relations between the two nations.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
POLITICSAug 5US revokes visa of Brazil’s ambassador to Washington in escalating rowThe United States has revoked the visa of Brazil’s ambassador, a State Department official said Tuesday, in a mounting diplomatic row just months before elections in Latin America’s largest nation. The move would be reversed, the official said on customary condition of anonymity, if Brazil granted its approval of US President Donald Trump’s nominee to be ambassador to Brasilia. Trump nominated Daniel Perez, a prominent Florida Republican, as the new ambassador to Brazil in early June. While the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 5Trump administration revokes visa of Brazil ambassador to US in spat with LulaThe Trump administration revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador to the U.S. amidst a dispute with Lula.wsls.com · United States