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Lula's call for South American unity faces opposing views on Venezuela

Divergent views on Venezuela surfaced during a South American leaders' summit on Tuesday hosted by Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as part of his efforts to unite the region's development and give it a stronger voice internationally.

Reuters

Maduro and Lula hit out at US sanctions on Venezuela

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and Brazilian leader Luis Inacio Lula de Silva on Monday assailed U.S. sanctions against Venezuela and Maduro said he hopes a regional South American summit in Brasilia will call for their removal.

Reuters

Brazil's Bolsonaro faces questioning in fake vaccine card investigation

Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro is facing questions at the Federal Police headquarters in Brasilia as part of an investigation into alleged falsification of COVID-19 vaccine cards

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Judge frees former justice minister arrested for Brasilia riots

The official in charge of Brasilia's public security when government buildings were stormed by supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro on Jan. 8 was freed on Thursday after almost four months under arrest for his alleged role.

Reuters

Brazil blocks $8 million from alleged financiers of January riots to pay for damages

Brazil's federal police said on Thursday the country had frozen roughly 40 million reais ($7.99 million) belonging to alleged financiers of the Jan. 8 riots in Brasilia in order to pay for damages caused to public property.

Reuters

Brazil's Lula recognizes Indigenous territories halted by Bolsonaro

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva legally recognized six Indigenous territories on Friday, fulfilling a campaign promise to reverse the policy of his far-right predecessor Jair Bolsonaro said Brazil's original people had too much land.

Reuters

Brazil's Jan. 8 riots will 'never happen again', says defence minister

Brazil's defence minister vowed on Wednesday that the Jan. 8 riots in Brasilia, in which supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro stormed government buildings, would "never happen again".

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Brazil's Bolsonaro gives testimony to police on January 8 riot

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro gave testimony at the Federal Police headquarters Wednesday about his actions related to the Jan. 8 attacks on government buildings in the capital, Brasilia.

France 24

Brazil's Bolsonaro giving testimony to police on Jan. 8 riot

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has arrived at the Federal Police headquarters to give testimony about his actions before the Jan. 8 attacks on government buildings in capital Brasilia

The Independent UK

Lula to drop criticism of West over Ukraine in Europe visit, sources say

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is expected to avoid criticism of the U.S. and European role in the Ukraine war when he visits Portugal this weekend, two Brazilian officials told Reuters on Thursday.

Reuters

Brazil police carry out more raids as part of Jan. 8 riots probe

Brazil's federal police said on Tuesday they were carrying out new raids as part of an investigation into the Jan. 8 riots in Brasilia, in which supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro stormed government buildings.

Reuters

Brazil’s Lula visits China, seeking ties and Ukraine support

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is heading to China to strengthen ties with his nation’s biggest trade partner and win support for his long shot push for peace in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Brazil's Lula puts Ukraine peace on his agenda in China

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva departed Brazil on Tuesday for an official visit to China, where he aims to convince President Xi Jinping to form a group of nations to mediate an end to Russia's war with Ukraine.

Reuters

'A beautiful relationship': Brazil's Lula heads to China to foster trade ties

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is heading to China this week to meet with Xi Jinping, the leader of Brazil's most important trade partner. Lula will be accompanied by a delegation of over 200 businesspeople. We take a look at what's behind the record flow of exchanges between…

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Brazil's Bolsonaro arrives at police base for diamonds probe

Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro entered the Federal Police headquarters in capital Brasilia on Wednesday to provide testimony regarding diamond jewelry gifts incorporated into the president’s personal collection

Tribune News Service

Bolsonaro returns to Brazil to lead opposition against Lula

BRASILIA, Brazil — After three months of vacation in Florida, Jair Bolsonaro is finally returning to Brazil on Thursday to assume the role of opposition leader and challenge the leftist government of his foe Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Reuters

China to decide new date for Brazil's Lula visit, agreements postponed: minister

Brazil's Agriculture Minister Carlos Favaro said on Sunday that the Chinese government would decide on a new date for Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's visit to the country, adding that the signing of agreements between Beijing and Brasilia has been postponed.

France 24

Politics makes an appearance at this year's Rio de Janeiro carnival

In Brazil, Rio de Janeiro's famous carnival is back in full swing and a little different this year. Following the failed January 8 coup attempt in Brasilia, Rio City Council has decided to inject a political element into the festivities by distributing banners celebrating democracy. The famous street brass bands…

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No 'witch-hunt' in Brazil's Jan. 8 probes, vows top military prosecutor

There will be no "witch-hunt" to root out members of Brazil's military who may have potentially been involved in the Jan. 8 Brasilia riots, the country's top military prosecutor said in an interview, pledging to follow due process to mete out justice.

Reuters

Brazil police carry out new raids as part of probe into Jan. 8 riots

Brazil's federal police said on Tuesday they were carrying out new raids as part of a probe into the Jan. 8 riots in Brasilia, in which supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro stormed government buildings.

Reuters

Officer in charge of Brasilia security on Jan. 8 arrested

Brazil's federal police on Tuesday arrested the military police officer who led security operations in Brasilia on Jan. 8, when supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro stormed government buildings, two sources familiar with the matter said.

Radio France Internationale

A month after election riots, deeply divided Brazil faces risk of more violence

Almost a month on from the insurrection in Brasilia, questions linger about the loyalty of Brazil's security forces and the potential for more violence.

Reuters

Brazil's police carry out fresh raids as part of Jan. 8 riots probe

Brazil's federal police on Friday carried out fresh raids as part of a probe into the Jan. 8 insurrection, when supporters of former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro stormed government buildings in Brasilia.

Reuters

'Life goes on' after Brazil riots but problems must be tackled: Supreme Court Justice

Brazil must make sure it addresses the problems that led to the riots in Brasilia last month, including the "politicisation" of the police and the role of social media, but, for now, life goes on as usual, Supreme Court Justice Gilmar Mendes said on Friday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Brazil's Lula Accuses Bolsonaro of Preparing Jan 8 'Coup'

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday alleged that his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro actively participated in planning for his supporters to storm government buildings on January 8. "Today I am well aware and will say it loud and clear: that citizen [former president Bolsonaro] prepared the coup," Lula…

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