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Brazil's govt not planning to push for cenbank chief swap, senator says

Brazilian Senator Randolfe Rodrigues, the government leader in Congress, said on Wednesday there was no government guidance regarding replacing central bank Chief Roberto Campos Neto, who has been facing criticism from President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

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Analysis-Brazil central bank autonomy becomes political punching bag for Lula

Brazil's central bank newfound independence that was designed to shield it from politics has turned it into a convenient punching bag for the new government that can use it to fire up its leftist base and blame it for economic woes.

Reuters

Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal Upsets Flamengo 3-2 to Reach Club World Cup Final

Saudi striker Salem Al-Dawsari was once again on the scoreboard in a big match. Al-Dawsari, who scored the winner in Saudi Arabia's 2-1 upset of Argentina at the World Cup, converted two penalties to help Al-Hilal beat Brazilian club Flamengo 3-2 in the Club World Cup semifinal on Tuesday. The…

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Chelsea make major £18m transfer decision amid Enzo Fernandez and Mykhailo Mudryk claim

Chelsea news: Andrey Santos joined the Blues at the very start of the January transfer window and despite not playing for his new club many have been able to watch his performances for Brazil

Football London

Barcelona make 'first move' to sign wonderkid, 17, dubbed 'next Luis Suarez'

Barcelona have opened talks with Athletico Paranaense over a deal for talented teenage forward Vitor Roque, who has already been likened to former Nou Camp favourite Luis Suarez

Daily Mirror

Yanomami health crisis in Brazil can only be solved by expelling miners, official says

The medical emergency the Yanomami people of Brazil are suffering can only be overcome if illegal gold miners that invaded their reservation are evicted, an indigenous health official said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Ronaldinho's son joins Barcelona to follow in legendary father's footsteps

Former Brazil international and Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldinho played more than 200 games for Barcelona, helping them win the Champions League in the 2005-06 season

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Ronaldinho's son completes Barcelona transfer as iconic Brazilian star vows to become Camp Nou ever present

Ronaldinho enjoyed a glittering career at Barcelona with two Ballon d'Or titles and a plethora of trophies.

Daily Record

LGBT Brazilians compete in country's first drag king contest

At a downtown Sao Paulo tattoo studio, drag performer Hinacio King has a six-pack contoured onto their abdomen and their breasts tightly tapped down to transform into their alter ego.

Reuters

In Rio de Janeiro, Carnival returns full steam ahead; record tourism expected

Rio de Janeiro's famously colorful Carnival celebration will return in full force this month and is expected to generate nearly $1 billion in business, an all-time high, following the pandemic-related restrictions of years past.

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.

Reuters

George Santos: Every lie disgraced Republican Congressman has been accused of making

The New York Republican now reportedly facing federal charges brought by Justice Department

The Independent UK

Chelsea to do battle with Barcelona and Manchester United for £52.5m Brazilian wonderkid

Chelsea transfer news: Todd Boehly continued his major overhaul of the playing squad at Stamford Bridge in January with nearly £300m spent and he is already lining up moves for the summer

Football London

Illegal miners in Yanomami reservation seek Brazil government help to leave

Illegal gold miners blamed for causing a humanitarian crisis on Brazil's largest indigenous reservation are asking authorities to help them leave, one of their leaders and a Brazilian senator said on Monday.

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Brazil cracks down on illegal gold miners on an indigenous reserve in the Amazon

The illegal miners have polluted rivers and land in the reserve, leading to widespread hunger and disease.

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Scott Coker on Bellator’s CBS debut, Fedor’s retirement, Eblen’s first title defense, more

Scott Coker on Bellator's debut on CBS, MMA legends' tribute to Fedor Emelianenko, Johnny Eblen and much more.

The Guardian - UK

Investigate Bolsonaro for genocide, says Brazil’s Marina Silva

Exclusive: Environment minister calls for ex-president to be held to account as she prepares to tackle illegal gold miners

Reuters

Brazil's Lula to restart housing program for low-income families

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will this month restart the federal housing program "Minha Casa, Minha Vida" for lower income people, his chief of staff said on Sunday.

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Vinícius Júnior Again Targeted by Racist Insults in Spain

The hate attacks against Vinícius Júnior continued in Spain over the weekend, with the Brazil forward again being targeted by racist insults in a league match. The Spanish league said Monday it will investigate the latest attacks after television images showed someone calling him a monkey during Real Madrid’s 1-0…

The New Daily

How the definition of good health differs from country to country

Opinions are split on today’s definition of healthy, with a new survey revealing a real divide in how people view health and wellbeing.

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.

Daily Mirror

Massive aeroplane fight breaks out between two families in flight row over window seat

The row erupted between two families on a Gol Airlines flight bound to Sao Paulo-Congonhas from Salvador in Brazil, after a mum's request to switch seats was turned down

The Independent UK

Casemiro sent off as Manchester United hold on to defeat Crystal Palace

Manchester United 2-1 Crystal Palace: the Brazil international was dismissed for grabbing Will Hughes around the throat

Radio France Internationale

Brazil sinks rusting French-built 'toxic' warship in Atlantic

Brazil's Navy has sunk a decommissioned 1960's aircraft carrier that had been floating offshore for three months, despite environmental groups claiming the ship was packed with asbestos and other toxic materials.

Reuters

Brazil sinks rusting old aircraft carrier in the Atlantic

Brazil sank a decommissioned aircraft carrier in the Atlantic Ocean off its northeast coast, the Brazilian Navy said, despite warnings from environmentalists that the rusting 1960s French-built ship would pollute the sea and the marine food chain.

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