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Brazil's VP Alckmin, a negotiator of the Mercosur-EU deal, sees it as relief in a turbulent world

Brazil’s Vice President Geraldo Alckmin says the trade deal between South American bloc Mercosur and the European Union offers some solace at a time when unilateral moves have dominated the geopolitical landscape

The Independent UK

Jair Bolsonaro arrested amid fears he planned to flee as coup trial nears conclusion

Brazil’s former president, Jair Bolsonaro, was taken into custody on November 22 after it was determined there was a “high risk” of him attempting to flee to a foreign embassy. The arrest took place as the Brazilian supreme court was analysing Bolsonaro’s final appeal against a 27-year prison sentence for…

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Brazil hails US tariff rollback as ‘significant progress' and seeks more exemptions

Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin says U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to remove additional import tariffs on some Brazilian agribusiness products marks significant progress

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Chinese architect Yu Kongjian killed in plane crash in Brazil’s Pantanal wetlands

Brazilian authorities say a small aircraft has crashed in Brazil, killing four people including distinguished Chinese architect and urbanist Yu Kongjian

The Independent UK

Operation World Cup: the murder plot at the heart of Brazil’s trial of the century

Intricate plan to murder top judge, president- and vice-president elect was central to Jair Bolsonaro coup hopes

The Guardian - UK

Brazil Vows To Fight Trump Tariff 'Injustice'

Brazil vowed Thursday to combat US President Donald Trump's tariffs on its exports, saying it intends to lodge appeals if last-ditch negotiations fail.

International Business Times

The Latest: Trump extends Mexico trade talks for 90 days, while Aug. 1 deadline nears for others

President Donald Trump said Thursday that there would be a 90-day negotiating period with Mexico after a call with that country’s leader, Claudia Sheinbaum, as the 25% tariff rates stay in place

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Lula says the US has ignored Brazil’s attempts to negotiate Trump's announced tariff

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says that his government has not been successful in trying to negotiate the 50% tariff on Brazilian imports that U.S. President Donald Trump announced earlier this month

The Independent UK

Brazil to prioritize negotiation after US trade tariffs, official says

Brazil’s strategy to address extra tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump is to combine negotiations with the U.S. while it expands trade agreements with other countries, a top foreign trade official said Thursday

The Independent UK

Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro Actively Took Part in Coup Plan To Stay In Power, Police Report Says

Bolsonaro was formally accused of attempting a coup last Thursday

Latin Times

Brazil Police Urge Bolsonaro's Indictment For 2022 'Coup' Plot

Brazilian police on Thursday called for the indictment of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro over a 2022 "coup" plot to prevent current leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from taking office.

International Business Times

Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro Charged in Coup Attempt Which Included Plan to Poison Lula da Silva

The investigation mentions an operation known as "Green and Yellow Dagger," which included killing Supreme Court Judge De Moraes with explosives

Latin Times

Brazilian Police Arrest 5 Including Ex-Bolsonaro Aide Over Alleged Plot To Kill Lula

The police investigations revealed documents outlining plans to assassinate Lula and his Vice President-elect Geraldo Alckmin, through shooting or poisoning.

Latin Times

Brazilian Police Arrest Five Over Alleged Assassination Plot

Brazilian authorities uncover coup plot to assassinate President Lula involving military personnel and advanced strategies.

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Macron Criticizes Mercosur-EU Deal, Calls For Rebuilding

French President Macron raises concerns about EU-Mercosur trade deal, advocating for new agreement focusing on climate and health standards.

Reuters

Brazil examining ways to better trace cattle origins, says minister

The Brazilian government is looking at ways to perform more effectively the challenging task of tracing the origins of cattle raised for slaughtering, Carlos Favaro, agriculture minister of the world's biggest beef exporter, said on Thursday.

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Lula government discusses Brazil's new fiscal framework with lawmakers

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva plans to unveil a long-awaited new fiscal framework before he travels to China at the end of the week but wants the proposal discussed privately with congressional leaders first, Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Monday.

The Independent UK

U.S. Climate envoy Kerry meeting authorities in Brazil

The U.S. special climate envoy John Kerry on Tuesday was holding his second day of meetings with Brazilian government officials, executives and lawmakers to discuss details of planned environmental actions

Reuters

Brazil's Lula to end industrial tax IPI, VP says

Brazilian leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will seek to end the industrial tax IPI, Vice President Geraldo Alckmin said on Monday, which would continue an exemption policy initiated by his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro.

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Brazil: Lula Da Silva Sworn In For A Third Term As President

The inauguration of Lula da Silva and his Vice President Geraldo Alckmin took place at 3:00 pm local time (1800 GMT) on Sunday. Read on for details:

The Independent UK

Brazil's Lula taps 16 ministers ahead of inauguration

Brazil’s President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has appointed 16 ministers just over a week before he takes office

Reuters

Lula to appoint Prates as Petrobras CEO, aide says

Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will appoint Senator Jean Paul Prates of his Workers Party to be the next chief executive of state-run oil company Petrobras, a member of his transition team said on Thursday.

Reuters

Analysis-Brazil's tussle over bank job hints at power of Lula's leftist aides

A dust-up among aides to Brazil's president-elect over the country's choice to lead the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is fueling concern that hardcore leftists on his team are eclipsing the influence of more market-friendly moderates.

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