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Brazil's Lula hints at tax reform if elected: "who earns more, pays more"

Brazil's former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is polling ahead of incumbent far-right President Jair Bolsonaro for the country's October election, said on Thursday he would promote a tax reform in which "who earns more, pays more" if elected.

Reuters

Brazil youth voter drive battles apathy - and could help Lula

In the patio of an evangelical youth group in the rough suburbs of Rio de Janeiro one recent weekday afternoon, 18-year-old Vitoria Rodrigues opened up her laptop and began to register young voters for Brazil's upcoming elections.

Reuters

Lewis Hamilton could become Brazilian citizen with vote set to take place

A bill to make seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton an honorary citizen is pending in the lower house of Brazilian parliament but has yet to be voted on

Daily Mirror

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Lewis Hamilton ‘honoured’ by Brazilian citizenship offer after Neymar invites F1 star to explore country

Lewis Hamilton has said he is “honoured” to be offered an honorary citizenship of Brazil.

Evening Standard

Brazil Senate Approves Bill That Could See Country Become The Next Bitcoin Mining Haven

Brazil’s Senate has approved legislation that brings the country closer to regulating cryptocurrency transactions. What Happened: The bill authored by Senator Flávio Arns proposes the regulation of cryptocurrency assets and proposes their supervision between the country’s central bank and tax agency.

Benzinga

Brazil Workers Party okays Alckmin as Lula's running mate

The leadership of former leftist president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's Workers Party (PT) on Wednesday approved former Sao Paulo governor Geraldo Alckmin as his running mate for Brazil's presidential election in October.

Reuters

Brazil's foreign ministry irked by electoral court's EU observer invite

Brazil's foreign ministry on Wednesday criticized an invitation extended by the country's top electoral authority to invite the European Union to send observers for the elections in October.

Reuters

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Brazil poll shows Bolsonaro halving Lula lead in a month

Leftist former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's lead in Brazil's presidential race was halved in a month by far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, a new poll on Wednesday showed.

Reuters

Anderson at Man Utd: Brazilian "better than Wayne Rooney" but couldn't resist McDonald's

Anderson, who turns 34 on Wednesday, was signed by Manchester United as a teenager as a glowing review from Sir Alex Ferguson's brother but struggled to hit the heights expected before his early retirement

Daily Mirror

Zika virus: What is it and what are the symptoms?

Scientists warn that a new variant of the virus could be much more transmissible

The Independent UK

Brazil Hosts First Ever Fashion Show Celebrating Indigenous People

Brazil has organized the first ever indigenous fashion show in the city of Manaus, during which models wear feathered headdresses. "It is a feeling of happiness and pride," said 19-year-old model Moan Munduruku. “As it’s the first-of-its-kind event, we are very eager to show our talent, in sewing, in crafts.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Leeds United transfer rumours as Whites linked with in-demand Brazilian wonderkid

A round up of the latest Leeds United transfer rumours from across the web

Leeds Live

Brazil military bought penis implants for troops - lawmaker

BRASíLIA: After revelations that the Brazilian military had bought Viagra pills for its troops, a lawmaker claimed Tuesday it had also acquired 60 penile implants -- for reasons that were not divulged.

Bangkok Post

Brazil's Lula takes aim at Bolsonaro's decrees on Indigenous

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says that if he wins the October presidential election, he will revoke decisions by incumbent Jair Bolsonaro affecting Indigenous peoples, including promoting mining on their lands

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Benzinga

Gratomic Agrees To Acquire 100% Interest In 3 Mining Licences In Brazil

Gratomic Inc. (TSXV:GRAT)(OTC: CBULF) has agreed with 3 S Ltda and Beko Investments Ltd to acquire 100% of the rights and interests in and to the properties known as the Jacobina Prospect and the Igrapiuna Prospect located in the State of Bahia, Brazil. The Property is adjacent to Gratomic's Capim Grosso graphite project located…

Daily Mirror

Ronaldo makes Ballon d'Or call and insists he's been vindicated after 'criticism'

The former Brazil international superstar won two Ballon d'Or titles across his glittering career - heavily disrupted by injury - and has now claimed he has been vindicated on his long-term stance

Reuters

Brazil's Lula promises indigenous tribes he will reverse Bolsonaro measures

Former leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday promised Brazil's indigenous people that he would stop illegal mining on their reservations and recognize their land claims if he wins the presidential election in October.

Reuters

Two dead in clash between Yanomamis on reservation invaded by gold miners

An indigenous group armed by illegal gold miners attacked a Yanomami village on their vast reservation in northern Brazil, killing two of its members and wounding five people, a tribal leader said on Tuesday.

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Man Utd set to miss out on mega-money boost as Andreas Pereira exit falls through

Manchester United had been hoping to sell Andreas Pereira to Flamengo this summer but the Brazilian club are no longer keen on signing the midfielder at the end of the season

The Guardian - US

Bolsonaro faces stiff questioning over Brazilian army’s Viagra purchase

Navy and air force – which reportedly bought over 30,000 pills – claim drug is being used to treat pulmonary hypertension

The Independent UK

Fernandinho focused on trophy chase after shocking Pep Guardiola with exit news

The Manchester City manager was surprised to learn his captain had revealed plans to return home to Brazil next season.

Sports Illustrated

Fernandinho Surprises Pep Guardiola With Decision to Leave Man City

On Tuesday, the Man City captain announced his intention to leave the club to return to his native Brazil.

Evening Standard

Manchester City stalwart Fernandinho clears up exit comments after Pep Guardiola confusion

Manchester City stalwart Fernandinho has moved to clear up any confusion caused to Pep Guardiola after being told the Brazilian had decided to leave the club at the end of the season.

Manchester Evening News

‘Farewell, legend’ - Manchester City fans pay tribute to Fernandinho after shock exit statement

The 36-year-old has called time on his City career after a nine-year stay, and will return to Brazil this summer

The Independent UK

‘I will go back to Brazil’: Fernandinho confirms plans to leave Manchester City this summer

City manager Pep Guardiola said he “didn’t know” about the Brazilian’s intentions.

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