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Brazil cracks down after riot and vows to protect democracy

Brazilian authorities have vowed to punish thousands of supporters of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro who stormed and trashed the nation’s highest seats of power in a riot.

10/01/2023

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The clean-up begins in Brazil’s capital

The clean-up begins in Brazil’s capital after thousands of supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro broke into three main buildings in Brasilia on Sunday, smashing windows and chairs

09/01/2023

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Bolsonaro supporters storm into Congress

Hundreds of supporters of Brazil's far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro broke through police barricades and stormed into Congress, the presidential palace and the Supreme Court Sunday, in a dramatic protest against President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's inauguration last week.

09/01/2023

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Brazil security forces encircle Bolsonaro protesters

Members of Brazil's security forces surround supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro inside the Planalto presidential palace in the capital Brasilia, after they stormed into the building in a dramatic protest against President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's inauguration last week.

09/01/2023

Brazil

World leaders condemn anti-democratic riots in Brazil

Global leaders condemn pro-Bolsonaro rioters that stormed political buildings in Brazil's capital, Brasilia.

09/01/2023

Culture news

Euroviews. Profile: Brazil's new Culture Minister Margareth Menezes

After what some Brazilians called ‘a nightmare’ period, Margareth Menezes appointment as Culture Minister is for many a welcome breath of fresh air into a sector that's been neglected during Jair Bolsonaro's presidency.

09/01/2023

Brazil

Brazil investigates pro-Bolsonaro rioters who stormed Congress

Newly elected president Lula promised exemplary punishment for the leaders of the "fascist" assault aimed at restoring Bolsonaro to power.

08/01/2023

Brazil

After losing presidential immunity, Bolsonaro may face court charges

Bolsonaro has reportedly been in Florida since late December, where he is not immediately threatened by legal probes against him in Brazil.

04/01/2023

Brazil

Lula uses first day as president to meet and greet world leaders

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva greets regional and world leaders on his first day back in office to cap a remarkable comeback for the left-winger

03/01/2023

Brazil

Thousands of fans queue for hours to pay their last respects to Pelé

Thousands of people queued to enter the ground of Pele's former club Santos in order to pay their respects to the world-famous player. The Brazilian icon died last week aged 82.

03/01/2023

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Coffin of Brazil football hero Pelé carried onto stadium pitch

The coffin of Brazilian football great Pelé on Monday was carried into the Vila Belmiro stadium in Santos, where he will lie in state.

02/01/2023

Brazil

Lula promises to 'end devastation era' when swearing in for his term

Fighting back tears and breaking with some of the traditions, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been sworn in as Brazil's president for the third time on Sunday. In a day busy with an number official duties, Lula and his team made sure his first day in office was filled with symbolism.

02/01/2023

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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sworn in as Brazil's president

The veteran left-wing politician, known widely as Lula, also led the country between 2003 and 2010 and defeated Jair Bolsonaro in last October's elections.

01/01/2023

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Brazil's Lula sworn in as president for third time

Lula's predecessor Jair Bolsonaro is believed to have flown in a Brazilian military jet to Florida at the end of December.

01/01/2023

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Brazil honours Pelé at monuments and stadiums

Monuments in Rio de Janeiro and the Santos stadium lit up in honour of Pelé, after his death on Thursday.

30/12/2022

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Pelé Museum attracts visitors in Brazil following the icon's death

Pelé Museum attracts visitors in Brazil following the icon's death. The Brazilian football star died on Thursday evening at the age of 82.

30/12/2022

Brazil

Fans gather outside Brazil hospital where the 'king of football' died

Considered by many the biggest football player of all times,'eternal king' Pelé dies in Sao Paulo hospital aged 82. With his big smile and warming attitude Pelé was adored not only by his fans at home, but around the entire globe.

30/12/2022

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Tributes to Pelé pour in

Tributes to Pelé have been coming in from across the footballing world.

29/12/2022

Brazil

Brazilian football legend Pelé dies aged 82

Pelé's daughter wrote on Instagram: “We love you endlessly. Rest in peace."

29/12/2022

Brazil

Brazilian football legend Pele dies aged 82

The standard-bearer of “the beautiful game” had undergone treatment for colon cancer since 2021.

29/12/2022

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Santa Claus delivers presents in the Amazon

A charity aims to give presents to 4,500 children in poor communities along Brazil's Amazon by sending Santa Claus to see them on a river boat.

19/12/2022

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Watch: Supporters of outgoing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro clash

Supporters of outgoing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro clashed with police on Monday, setting fire to several vehicles and allegedly attempting to invade the federal police’s headquarters in the capital city of Brasilia.

13/12/2022

Scenes

Meet the Brazilian engineer cruising on plastic bottle tops

In partnership with Media City

"We want to be an example for kids and other businesses to show that they can use plastic waste and other residues to have a more circular economy."

05/12/2022

Brazil

Brazil football star Pelé hospitalised amid palliative care concerns

Pelé helped Brazil win the 1958, 1962 and 1970 World Cups and remains the team’s all-time leading scorer with 77 goals in 92 matches.

03/12/2022

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Brazilian firefighters rescue people from rooftops after flooding

Brazilian firefighters rescue stranded people from rooftops after heavy rain has caused rivers to breach their banks.

02/12/2022

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Bringing down the ‘Brazil cost’ through modernisation and reform

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A specific set of economic conditions known as the ‘Brazil Cost’ has, for a long time, presented a barrier not only to foreign investment, but to doing business within the country itself.

02/12/2022