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Brazilian politician calls Lewis Hamilton eight-time F1 champion after fans 'correct' him

Before Lewis Hamilton attempts to win the the Brazilian Grand Prix for the third time this weekend in Sao Paulo he was honoured by the nation in a very special way

Daily Mirror

Tite brings back Brazil aura with sixth World Cup win in sights

Sao Paulo (AFP) - A smooth operator with the dedication of a monk and a philosophical mind, Tite has brought back Brazil's aura as the Selecao begin their quest for a sixth World Cup crown in Qatar.

AFP

Brazilian Teens Put World Cup Sticker Craze within Reach of Poor Kids

On a giant table in the Brazilian megacity of Sao Paulo teenagers spread out collectible stickers paying homage to their favorite football stars. In the run-up to this month's World Cup in Qatar - the biggest stage for the planet's most popular sport - the special edition stickers are a…

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Brazil roadblocks dwindle as Bolsonaro starts handover

Sao Paulo (AFP) - Brazilian police said Friday they have nearly finished clearing hundreds of roadblocks by supporters of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, who have been protesting since his election loss to veteran leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

AFP

Brazil's Bolsonaro asks supporters to 'unblock' roads

Sao Paulo (AFP) - Brazil's outgoing President Jair Bolsonaro asked participants in what he said were "legitimate" protests to "unblock the roads" and demonstrate elsewhere Wednesday as they push for military intervention to keep him in power.

AFP

F1 offers clarity after speculation Brazilian GP could be at risk over political unrest

Speculation suggested F1 bosses were allegedly concerned about political unrest in Brazil ahead of the race in Sao Paulo next weekend, but Mirror Sport understands this to be untrue

Daily Mirror

Bolsonaro backers call on Brazil military to intervene after Lula victory

Supporters of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday held rallies to call for an armed forces intervention following the election of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, a move that military experts say is out of the question.

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Bolsonaro supporters urge Brazil military to keep him in power

Sao Paulo (AFP) - Thousands of Jair Bolsonaro's supporters called Wednesday for the Brazilian military to intervene and keep the right-wing president in power after he lost re-election to leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

AFP

Brazilian centrist Alckmin, Lula's big-tent bet for VP

Sao Paulo (AFP) - Known as a good administrator but dull politician, Brazil's business-friendly centrist Geraldo Alckmin is the wingman leftist president-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is betting on to help mend a deeply divided country.

AFP

Day of violence feared in Brazil as Bolsonaro supporters block roads over Lula victory

Huge protests will coincide with Dia de Finados as Kim Sengupta reports from Sao Paulo

The Independent UK

After election loss, silence from Brazil’s brash president

Many hours after being defeated, Jair Bolsonaro hadn’t conceded defeat or challenged the results. Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva won Sunday’s runoff with 50.9% to Bolsonaro’s 49.1% — the closest election since Brazil’s return to democracy in 1985.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brazil protests mount as Bolsonaro mum on election loss

Rio de Janeiro (AFP) - Brazilian police on Tuesday fired teargas at protesters who blocked major highways for a second day over the election loss of President Jair Bolsonaro, who has yet to concede defeat.

AFP

Brazil's Bolsonaro still silent on election loss to Lula

Rio de Janeiro (AFP) - Brazil's far-right President Jair Bolsonaro maintained an increasingly loud silence Monday after his election defeat, failing to acknowledge his loss to veteran leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva -- who faces a tough to-do list.

AFP

Brazil's Lula to reclaim presidency after beating Bolsonaro

Brazilians have delivered a very tight victory to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in a divisive presidential election, giving the leftist former president another shot at power in a rejection of incumbent Jair Bolsonaro’s far-right politics

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Brazil's Bolsonaro silent on Lula victory, transition talks begin

President Jair Bolsonaro will not publicly address his defeat in Brazil's presidential election until Tuesday, a minister said, amid doubts over whether the far-right nationalist will accept the victory of his leftist rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

AFP

Lula wins Brazil's bitter presidential vote, Bolsonaro silent

Sao Paulo (AFP) - Brazilian president-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called for "peace and unity" after narrowly winning a divisive runoff election Sunday, capping a remarkable political comeback by defeating far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro -- who has yet to accept defeat.

AFP

In Brazil, a dirty vote campaign ends with colorful rallies

Sao Paulo (AFP) - Thousands of cheering supporters poured into the streets of Brazil Saturday for final rallies on the eve of a knife-edge electoral showdown between Jair Bolsonaro and rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva that is seen as too close to call.

Reuters

Brazil's rural boomtowns ensure Bolsonarismo's future

The small city of Catanduva in the rural farm belt of Sao Paulo state has been ahead of the political curve in Brazil.

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LGBT football fans fight for safe space in Brazil stadiums

Sao Paulo (AFP) - Wearing a rainbow T-shirt and earrings, Ona Ruda struts confidently through the Arena Fonte Nova football stadium, home to his beloved Bahia team and one of Brazil's LGBT fan bases.

Reuters

Brazilians honor coronavirus victims in Sao Paulo homage

Brazilians on Sunday paid tribute in Sao Paulo to friends and family members who died of the coronavirus by writing messages on a mural set up on a boulevard in honor of the 680,000 people Brazil lost to the pandemic.

France 24

Bolsonaro vs Lula: Who has Brazil's business vote?

Brazil’s main Sao Paulo stock market surged the morning after the first round of the 2022 presidential election, when incumbent Jair Bolsonaro fared better than expected against his leftist rival, Lula. Is this a sign that the financial markets prefer Bolsonaro? And could the tight gap between the two candidates…

Reuters

Man killed as gunfire interrupts Bolsonaro ally's Sao Paulo campaign

A man was killed near a campaign event in Sao Paulo for a close ally of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Monday, authorities said, after the sound of gunfire interrupted the event.

The Independent UK

Shooting disrupts Bolsonaro-backed candidate’s campaign stop

A Sao Paulo gubernatorial candidate’s campaign event in the Paraisopolis neighborhood came to an abrupt halt on Monday when gunfire erupted outside

Reuters

Afghan refugees camp out in Brazilian airport in search of new life

Blankets and luggage carts have become the makeshift homes to more than a hundred Afghan migrants in Sao Paulo's international airport, serving as a temporary shelter for refugees after their year-long odyssey since the Taliban returned to power.

AFP

'Who you voting for?' Dating apps get political in Brazil

Sao Paulo (AFP) - In Brazil, supporting the right presidential candidate may actually get you a hot date.

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