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Lula's lead over Bolsonaro narrows ahead of Brazil's October election -poll

Leftist former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's lead has narrowed to 9 points from 14 in one month, but he would still win a second-round runoff soundly if Brazil's election were held today, according to a new poll published on Wednesday.

Reuters

Putin hosts leader of Brazil for talks amid Ukraine crisis

Russian President Vladimir Putin has hosted his Brazilian counterpart Jair Bolsonaro for talks in Moscow and hailed ties between the two countries, which he described as “friendship and mutual understanding.”

The Independent UK

Bolsonaro says Brazil keen on Russian nuclear reactors, no mention of Ukraine

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said during a visit to Moscow that his country is interested in small nuclear reactors that are made by Russia's state nuclear energy corporation Rosatom.

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The US urges Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro to defend democracy in meeting with Putin

After Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro disregarded a U.S. request to call off his upcoming meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, the Biden administration still hopes the right-wing South American leader takes the opportunity to defend “democratic principles” in Moscow.

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Brazil Reaffirms Ties with Ukraine, as Bolsonaro Jets to Russia

Brazil publicly reaffirmed its diplomatic ties with Kyiv on Monday as far-right President Jair Bolsonaro set off on an official visit to Russia amid soaring tensions between Moscow and the West over Ukraine.

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Brazil's Bolsonaro readies trip to Russia despite objections

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro is preparing to travel to Russia despite Western warnings the country could soon invade Ukraine

The Independent UK

Brazil's Bolsonaro issues decrees to boost mining of Amazon

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has issued two decrees to boost gold prospecting with a focus on the Amazon rainforest

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Incursion could start at ‘any time’, White House warns – as it happened

US relocating remaining embassy staff to Lviv, Antony Blinken confirms

The Guardian - US

Bolsonaro allies allegedly pushing fake news effort, Brazil police document says

A group of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's allies allegedly is coordinating a disinformation campaign and targeting of his political rivals ahead of the Oct. 2 presidential election, according to a public extract from a federal police probe.

Reuters

Bolsonaro's campaign manager casts doubt on Guedes staying for 2nd term -report

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, who manages the campaign committee for President Jair Bolsonaro's reelection, said he did not know whether Economy Minister Paulo Guedes would remain in the government for a second term, noting that his role is "tiring."

Reuters

Brazil's Lula to detach local fuel prices from global oil quotes if elected

Brazilian former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, a leftist polling ahead of incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro prior to this year's general election, said on Thursday he does not expect to keep local fuel prices linked to global oil prices if he wins.

Reuters

Brazil's presidential race tightens, new poll shows

Former leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's lead over far-right incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro has tightened somewhat, to 11 percentage points from 14 two weeks ago, a new poll showed on Wednesday.

Reuters

Brazil federal police say Bolsonaro committed crime by leaking sealed probe

Brazil's federal police on Wednesday said President Jair Bolsonaro committed a crime by publicly revealing details about a sealed criminal probe, but would not recommend charging him given his immunity while in office.

Reuters

‘Samba is politics’: struggle for Brazil’s future invades its dancefloors

Outcry as club that is symbol of black resistance finds itself at the centre of politically charged squabble over Bolsonaro’s far-right government

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U.S. leans on Brazil's Bolsonaro to scrap Russia trip, source says

The U.S. government has urged Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to cancel a visit with President Vladimir Putin in Russia due to rising tensions over its troop build-up near Ukraine, a person with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

Reuters

Analysis-Brazil military no obstacle to third Lula term, say ex-generals, analysts

Brazil's armed forces would respect a victory by leftist former President Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva in this year's presidential race, two retired generals told Reuters, adding to recent signs by military brass distancing themselves from the political project of far-right incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro.

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Latest Ukraine updates: UK PM warns of ‘clear danger’ to Ukraine

Ukraine news from February 1: Johnson and Zelenskyy meet in Kyiv amid flurry of diplomatic activity over Ukraine crisis.

Reuters

Bolsonaro hopes Ukraine crisis will be solved "in harmony" as he prepares to meet Putin

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who is set to make an official trip to Russia in February, said on Monday he hopes the current crisis with Ukraine will be solved "in harmony".

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Brazil's Bolsonaro fails to appear for testimony after being subpoenaed

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro did not show up to testify on Friday, after a Supreme Court Justice subpoenaed him and ordered federal police to question him in an investigation about leaked documents.

The Guardian - UK

Outrage as Bolsonaro confirms Russia trip despite Ukraine crisis

Isolated Brazilian president accused of ‘utterly reckless’ plan to meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow

Reuters

Brazil's top court subpoenas Bolsonaro in leaked documents case

A Supreme Court justice on Thursday subpoenaed Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro and ordered police to question him in an investigation into leaked documents in which he has resisted testifying.

Reuters

Bolsonaro says constitutional amendment will lower fuel, energy prices

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Tuesday that a proposed amendment to the Constitution being drafted by the government along with Congress will allow the reduction of federal and state taxes on fuel, electricity and cooking gas.

The Guardian - US

Covid denialist and Bolsonaro ally Olavo de Carvalho died of virus, says daughter

Rightwing radical was a towering figure in Brazil who was adored and abhorred in equal measure by millions of followers and foes

The Independent UK

Divisive Brazilian right-wing philosopher, provocateur dies

A leading light of Brazil’s conservative movement who was a mentor for President Jair Bolsonaro has died in the United States

Reuters

Bolsonaro's far-right guru dead at 74 in United States

Brazilian Conservative ideologue Olavo de Carvalho, who was President Jair Bolsonaro's political guru, died on Monday night at a hospital in Richmond, Virginia, in the United States, his family said on his social media accounts. He was 74.

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