The Latest Breaking News from Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Richarlison, Reece James and Rio Ferdinand send messages to Vinicius Jr after racist abuse

Vinicus Jr was the subject of racist abuse from Valencia fans and was later sent off for Real Madrid.

Football London · May 22, 2023

Monday briefing: What it will take to reverse the damage done to the rainforest by Jair Bolsonaro

In today’s newsletter: A key campaign promise of the Brazilian president was to reverse the rapid destruction of the rainforest under Jair Bolsonaro, but his commitment is yet to be tested

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2023

Bakhmut at ‘epicentre’ of combat, Kyiv says; Putin aware of claim ‘saboteurs’ attempted to enter Belgorod – as it happened

Kyiv says Russia carrying out airstrikes on Bakhmut; Russian state-owned media says Putin informed of claim Ukrainian forces attempted to infiltrate Belgorod region

The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2023

Ex-chief of Brazil’s Indigenous agency charged over murders of Bruno Pereira and Dom Phillips

Marcelo Xavier accused of indirectly contributing on the grounds that he failed to take steps to protect workers in Amazon

The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2023

Oil drilling project near mouth of Amazon River rejected by Brazil's environmental regulator

Brazil’s environmental regulator has refused to grant a license for a controversial offshore oil drilling project near the mouth of the Amazon River, prompting celebration from environmentalists who had warned of its potential impact

The Independent UK · May 18, 2023

Oil project near Amazon River mouth blocked by Brazil's environment agency

Brazil’s environmental regulator has refused to grant a license for a controversial offshore oil drilling project near the mouth of the Amazon River, prompting celebration from environmentalists who had warned of its potential impact

The Independent UK · May 18, 2023

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

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

Why the west needs to offer Brazil, India and South Africa a new deal

The unwillingness of some countries to back the west’s position on Ukraine is a wake-up call. Western leaders must now determine what they can offer to powerful states including Brazil, India and South Africa to keep them onside.

The Conversation · May 16, 2023

Rita Lee, Brazilian Queen of Rock, dies aged 75

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva paid tribute to ‘one of the greatest and most brilliant names in Brazilian music’

Evening Standard · May 11, 2023

Lula envoy meets Ukraine's Zelenskyy after comments that drew ire

A special adviser to Brazil’s presidency has met with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following from his Brazilian counterpart that drew rebukes from Kyiv, the U.S. and Europe

The Independent UK · May 10, 2023