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São Paulo stock exchange surges after Flávio Bolsonaro election result

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Brazil

Brazil probes alleged US plan to fund far-right causes in the country

The investigation comes as both Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro prepare to contest each other for what is being described as a consequential election in Brazil, that could shape the developing economy’s forecast and future for decades to come.

World News

Lula da Silva formally launches bid for Brazil's presidency

Brazil's Workers' Party meets to confirm Lula da Silva's October bid. At 80, the leftist veteran faces right-wing liberal Flávio Bolsonaro in another polarised Lula vs Bolsonaro race.

World News

Milei allows expulsion of foreigners over anti-Argentina hate speech

The government said the changes were a response to what it described as "recent displays of hostility towards the Argentine Republic and Argentinians," although it did not cite specific examples.

Brazil

Brazil: Bolsonaro’s son Flávio launches bid against Lula

Flávio Bolsonaro received backing from Argentine President Javier Milei and a message of support from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while he seeks further endorsements from allies of US President Donald Trump

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Earth News

Good news for Brazil as Amazon forest fires fall to lowest level ever

"There is no climate security for the world without a protected Amazon".

Europe Today

Europe alone cannot rebuild global order, Brazil’s Ambassador says

Brazil’s Ambassador to the EU tells Europe Today that a “functioning and durable new order” has to be rebuilt by all parts of the world, after Canada’s Prime Minister said on Monday that Europe would lead new order.

Brazil

Brazil's Congress reduces ex-President Bolsonaro's coup jail sentence

Lawmakers defied President Lula da Silva’s veto and moved to adopt a bill that would dramatically reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup following his loss in the October 2022 presidential elections.

Europe News

Sánchez builds anti-Trump coalition looking for political lifeline

Spanish PM led a progressive conference in Barcelona bringing together world leaders opposing MAGA politics, as Brazil's Lula lashed out at warlords and tech billionaires. "They're destroying democracy, workers and nature."

Europe News

'I understand when you say no to war,' Brazil's Lula tells Spain's PM

Lula and Sánchez are both outspoken in their criticism of US President Donald Trump, who has threatened both with punitive tariffs.

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Brazil landslides: 43 missing after heavy rain hits state of Minas Gerais

Brazil is facing deadly floods in Minas Gerais after record rain hit Juiz de Fora and Uba.

Brazil

Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro begins 27-year prison sentence for coup plot

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has started to serve a 27-year prison sentence on Tuesday after he was convicted for leading a coup attempt following his 2022 presidential election loss, despite pressure and protest from US President Donald Trump.

Earth News

COP30 draft deal omits mention of fossil fuels despite phaseout calls

Experts have slammed the “shamefully weak” COP30 draft text for failing to mention fossil fuels at all.

Climate

Germany pledges support for Brazil's tropical forest protection scheme

The Tropical Forest Forever Facility seeks seeks to leverage investments into €108 billion that can be used to pay 74 developing countries for every hectare of forest they conserve.

Climate

Countries pledge billions for rainforest protection fund at COP30

Brazil’s rainforest preservation fund details announced at COP30, draws worldwide support

Earth News

COP30 explained: What it is, who’s going and why it matters

The annual climate conference will take place in Belem, Brazil, from 10 November to 21 November.

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Hundreds of Indigenous protesters call for land recognition in Brazil

About 200 members of Indigenous communities marched in Brasília on Monday, carrying a giant symbolic decree and a five-meter inflatable pen to urge President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to sign the demarcation of 104 pending Indigenous lands before COP30.