Brazil seeks to weaken fiscal targets it set only a year ago: Leftist administration of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wants greater flexibility on budget surplus ...
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Quick Glance: Brazil Moves to Relax Fiscal Targets Set a Year Ago
- The leftist administration of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wants more flexibility on budget surplus goals
- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s government is seeking to loosen its own budget targets as investor concerns rise about the risk of fiscal slippage in Latin America’s largest economy
- Ministers intend to balance the budget next year, replacing the previous goal for income to exceed outgoings by 0.5 per cent of gross domestic product
- Analysts warn that the current deficit targets are unrealistic and likely to be tweaked, prompting investors to express concerns about Brazil’s economic approach under Lula
Petrobras’ Prates Aligns Himself With Lula to Boost Shipbuilding: Brazil’s state-controlled oil producer Petrobras is getting behind President Luiz Inacio Lula ...
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Brazil's Lula recognizes two more Indigenous lands, but postpones four others: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva officially recognized two more ...
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Quick Glance: Brazil's Lula Recognizes Two More Indigenous Lands, Postpones Four Others
- Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva officially recognized two more Indigenous territories on Thursday, but decided not to sign off on four others because they still need to be cleared by people currently occupying them.
- The recognition grants the territories legal protection as reservations to be defended against invasions by illegal loggers, gold miners, and cattle ranchers.
- Lula has recognized 10 Indigenous territories since taking office in January 2023 for his third non-consecutive term.
- He stated that some state governors had asked for more time to resolve the issue, and acknowledged that his decision might frustrate some Indigenous people, but he needs to be cautious and provide them with alternative solutions.
Rivalries in Lula’s Cabinet Roil Petrobras and Brazilian Markets: A spiraling dispute over the leadership of Petroleo Brasileiro SA is exposing fault lines in ...
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Quick Glance: Brazil's Lula Convenes Meeting on Petrobras CEO's Future
- President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva convened a meeting with three ministers to decide on a potential replacement for Petrobras' CEO.
- Ministers of Finance, Mines and Energy, and the President's chief of staff were summoned to the meeting.
- Speculations surrounding the current CEO's replacement have caused uncertainty and share price volatility at Petrobras.
- The president of Brazil's National Development Bank was mentioned as a possible successor to the current CEO.
Brazilian President Lula indirectly calls out Elon Musk on climate crisis, further fueling tensions
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk and the Support of Far-Right in Brazil
- A court in Brazil is planning an investigation against X owner Elon Musk for alleged obstruction of justice, following Musk's reactivation of accounts belonging to far-right individuals that were flagged by the Brazilian government for removal.
- Under Musk's leadership, X has transformed into a sanctuary for the far right and dissemination of misinformation, resulting in an escalation of hate speech on the platform.
- Experts caution that Musk is establishing a dangerous precedent by protecting and promoting the far right on his platform, regardless of local regulations or public opinion.
- Despite Musk's claims of advocating for free speech, the implementation of these principles on the platform has been inconsistent under his direction, especially concerning government requests to deactivate accounts.
Argentina's Milei Proposes Encounter With Brazil's Lula After Mutual Insults
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Brazil Labor Spat Thwarts Lula’s Bid to Boost Growth and Save the Amazon: A labor dispute at Brazil’s environmental regulator is gumming up Latin America’s ...
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Brazilians More Concerned About Crime Than Economy, Poll Shows: Crime has surged to the forefront of Brazilians’ minds in recent months, supplanting economic ...
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G20 summit: Putin to travel to Brazil despite arrest warrant: If the Russian president were to set foot on Brazilian territory, he would have to be arrested ...
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Milei Extends Olive Branch to Lula After Previous Tensions: In a significant gesture, Argentine President Javier Milei has invited Brazilian President Luiz ...
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Lula-Milei Clash Embodies the World’s Competing Economic Views: There are few presidents in the world today with more radically different economic models than ...
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Brazil Revises Fiscal Goals, Eyes Surplus by 2028 - The Rio Times: On Monday, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's government submitted the 2025 Budgetary ...
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Macron quips about 'bromance' with Lula - Americas - The Jakarta Post: Macron quips about 'bromance' with Lula - Americas - The Jakarta Post
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Brazil’s 1964 coup casts a long shadow over Lula : The leader has come under fierce criticism for his failure to commemorate the dark period
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Ideological Divide Shapes Brazil-Argentina Diplomacy: The initial period of Javier Milei's presidency in Argentina has not markedly improved ties with ...
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Is Brazil's democracy in danger again?: It is the 60th anniversary of the military coup that turned Brazil into a dictatorship for 21 years ...
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Petrobras and the Dividend Dilemma: Leadership in Limbo?: President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's administration is reportedly on the verge of making a ...
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Goldman Sachs Flags Brazil’s Spending, Questions Fiscal Health: Goldman Sachs has expressed concerns regarding Brazil's fiscal management under President ...
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Public squabbling over policies hits investor confidence : In Brazil, a spiralling dispute over the leadership of state-owned energy giant Petrobras is exposing ...
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When the Amazon burns, they call the Romeritos Brigade: Indigenous firefighters want to save the rainforest with ancient knowledge and modern technology ...
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Brazil Considers Legal Shield for Putin’s Visit Amid Global Controversy: Brazil, led by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is to use diplomatic immunity to ...
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The President of the CBF, Ednaldo Rodrigues, received the vice-rector of @UnivdeCoimbra , João Nuno Calvão da Silva, the entity's headquarters, in Rio de Janeiro ... Show more
Mondino warms ties with Brazil, but no Milei-Lula meet on cards: "The possibility of a presidential meeting is always present. And we hope that at some ...
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Brazil and Colombia Push for Democratic Process in Venezuela: On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, Brazil and Colombia stood united in their support for a peaceful ...
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IMF Projects Ongoing Fiscal Struggles for Brazil During Lula’s Presidency: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded its fiscal projections for Brazil ...
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Bluesky woos heads of state: After they were initially not welcome, heads of government are now allowed to register on the social network. However ...
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At last G20 is showing how to finance an assault on poverty: Brazilian president Lula’s proposals have the backing of the World Bank. Now we need action
theguardian.com/business/2024/apr/14/at-last-g20-showing-how-finance-assault-poverty-lula
Elon Musk's attack, Jamie Dimon's warnings, AstraZeneca CEO's big pay: Leadership news roundup
qz.com/elon-musk-jamie-dimon-inflation-astrazeneca-ceo-pay-1851406684
Brazil again postpones visa exemptions for citizens of U.S., Canada and Australia until April 2025
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Brazilian Opposition Governors Challenge Lula’s Dominance: In early April 2024, a Genial/Quaest poll revealed a growing preference for opposition governors over ...
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Lula Announces Continuation of Visa-Free Entry in Brazil for Key Tourist Markets: Brazil has prolonged its visa-free policy for tourists from the United States ...
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In Brazil, a spiraling dispute over the leadership of state-owned energy giant Petrobras is exposing fault lines in President Lula da Silva’s administration ... Show more www.wionews.com/videos
Are rainforests doomed? New report reveals glimmers of hope for this iconic ecosystem
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Quick Glance: Worldwide Rainforest Loss in 2023
- Every minute in 2023, the world lost the equivalent of 10 football pitches of tropical primary forest cover, totaling 3.7 million ha, comparable to Bhutan's size.
- Despite dramatic drops in forest loss in Brazil and Colombia, losses increased in countries like Indonesia, Laos, and Bolivia.
- These forests are crucial carbon sinks, climate regulators, and livelihood providers for many.
- There is a need to mobilize political will to reduce deforestation rates and increase the value of forests in the global economy for sustained progress.
Jon Lee Anderson embeds with a special-forces unit taking on illegal mining in Yanomami lands, “biology nerds who found themselves carrying guns—a gang of ... Show more www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/04/08/the-brazilian-special-forces-unit-fighting-to-save-the-amazon
State-fueled growth: Lula's risky plans for Brazil's economy: The Brazilian government under President Lula da Silva wants to expand the role of the state in the ...
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UN Observers to Oversee Venezuela’s Controversial Elections: After Venezuela barred key rivals to Nicolás Maduro, diplomat Yván Gil announced a UN mission to ...
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Lula’s Push to Revitalize Brazil’s Shipbuilding: In Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced plans to rejuvenate Brazil's ...
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Brazil’s dictatorship: Repression, torture, slaughter of Indigenous people and censorship
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The Brazilian Special-Forces Unit Fighting to Save the Amazon: In the Brazilian Amazon, illegal miners are ravaging Yanomami lands. Jon Lee Anderson embeds with ...
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The Capitals: Macron-Lula in bilateral 'La La Land'; Kyiv's bid to win Delhi for its 'peace plan'; and more
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Brazil’s Vision for G20 Leadership Faces Global Political Hurdles: This year, Brazil begins its ambitious role as G20's rotating president ...
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Brazil Aims to Lower Electricity Bills With Eletrobras Funds: President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva intends to issue a provisional measure next week designed to ...
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French President Emmanuel Macron and Brazilian Lula da Silva launched a diesel-powered submarine built in Brazil with French technology at the Itaguai shipyard ... Show more www.euronews.com/2024/03/27/brazil-and-france-launch-diesel-powered-submarine
There are few presidents in the world today with more radically different economic models than Argentina’s Javier Milei and Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva ... Show more www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/lula-milei-clash-embodies-the-world-s-competing-economic-views
Brazil Seeks Real Estate Market Boost Amid Pressure to Grow: Brazil is readying measures to boost the country’s real estate market amid pressure from President ...
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Macron, Lula show unity on global issues despite Ukraine shadow: French President Emmanuel Macron and his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on ...
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Quick Glance: Unity Prevails: Macron and Lula despite Diverging Views
- Following his extensive visit to the Latin American nation, Macron concluded his trip with a noteworthy visit to the presidential palace in Brasilia, the modern capital.
- Despite cordially reestablishing ties post-Bolsonaro era, significant discrepancies exist regarding the Ukrainian conflict, briefly touched upon during discussions.
- While France and its allies unequivocally support Kyiv, Lula has previously emphasized shared responsibility between Ukraine and Russia, declining to isolate Moscow.
- Highlighting initiatives from preserving the Amazon to collaborating on submarine construction and economic partnerships, the leaders showcased the extensive Franco-Brazilian alliance throughout their visit.
Lula Irks Investors in Bid to Spur Brazil Growth, Boost Approval: Inside Brazil’s presidential palace, angst is mounting as the economy sputters along ...
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France and Brazil announce $1.1 billion investment plan for the Amazon: The Brazilian and the French presidents announced on Tuesday a plan to invest 1 billion ...
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Macron bets on investments and fraternité to charm Lula in first visit to Brazil: The French president hopes to put aside differences with Brazil on trade and ...
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Quick Glance: Brazil, France Launch $1.1 Bln Program to Protect Amazon Rainforest
- Brazil and France have launched an investment program to protect the Brazilian and Guyanese Amazon rainforest, involving 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) in private and public funds over the next four years.
- The presidents of Brazil and France joined forces in Belem, at the heart of the Amazon, to promote an international roadmap for the protection of tropical forests. They committed to halting deforestation in the Amazon by 2030 to help slow global warming.
- During Macron's visit to Brazil, he honored Indigenous leader Raoni Metuktire for his efforts in protecting the rainforest and Indigenous rights. Relations between France and Brazil have recovered from a low point in 2019 when Macron pressured Bolsonaro over Amazon fires.
- Despite past disagreements over the environment, relations between France and Brazil have improved. A French presidential adviser mentioned the reestablishment of bilateral ties and the strategic partnership with Brazil.
Brazil Lula's approval, disapproval statistically even, poll shows: Approval of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's government has slipped and its ...
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France-Brazil lovers: Macron takes wedding joke with humor: ❤️ During Emmanuel Macron's visit to Brazil, some said the French president and his counterpart ...
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Lula Summons Petrobras CEO Over Dividend Crisis: President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will demand that Petrobras chief executive officer explains his handling of ...
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Lula Will Name Former Finance Chief Mantega to Braskem Board: Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is expected to appoint former Finance Minister Guido ...
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Lula and Macron Raise Tone, Challenge Venezuela’s Electoral Fairness: Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has labeled the exclusion of Venezuelan ...
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France and Brazil are investing one billion euros (the equivalent of around 979 million francs) in protecting the Amazon region ... Show more
Jair Bolsonaro acusado de falsificar certificado de vacinação contra a COVID-19: O ex-presidente do Brasil Jair Bolsonaro é acusado de falsificar o seu ...
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Quick Glance: Brazil: Bolsonaro Faces Charges for Suspected Vaccine Data Manipulation
- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been officially accused of tampering with his COVID-19 vaccination records, marking the first charge against the controversial far-right leader, with potential additional allegations.
- The federal police indictment, disclosed by the Supreme Court, alleges that Bolsonaro and 16 others were involved in falsifying information within a public health database to give the impression that the former president, his 12-year-old daughter, and select individuals in his close circle had been administered the COVID-19 vaccine.
- Throughout the inquiry, numerous deceptive entries were identified between November 2021 and December 2022, alongside instances of utilizing forged documentation.
- Asserting innocence, Bolsonaro could potentially face a sentence ranging from two to 12 years if found guilty of manipulating health data.
Brazil President Lula’s Debt Relief Program Struggles to Boost Consumption: President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s plan to help Brazilians escape the record ...
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Brazil Eyes Farm Exports to India and Africa With EU Deal Stuck: Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva wants to expand agriculture exports to India and ...
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Lula Criticizes Central Bank Chief Campos Neto, Petrobras Dividend: Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva once again criticized central bank head Roberto ...
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Lula Plans Airline Bailout to Make Flying Cheaper for Brazilians: Brazil is putting the finishing touches on a rescue plan for its troubled airlines ...
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Checagem de fatos: Homem abraçado com Dino é governador do Maranhão, não Brazão: O ministro Flávio Dino, do Supremo Tribunal Federal, não está abraçado com ...
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Macron’s Strategic Visit to Brazil with Lula: Starting next Tuesday, French President Emmanuel Macron embarks on a significant three-day trip to Brazil.
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Brazil’s Mayoral Elections: A National Rivalry Plays Out Locally: In 2024, Brazil's towns will actively elect their mayors and council members ...
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Lula’s Strategic Move in Conservative Strongholds: President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil led a ministerial gathering to counter opposition criticism and ...
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Lula’s Petrobras (PETR4 BZ) Directors Shot Down Special Dividend Proposal: Petroleo Brasileiro SA board members aligned with the government of Luiz Inacio Lula ...
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Brazil: Financial Market Favors Haddad Over Lula, Says Study: A survey shows growing financial market confidence in Finance Minister Fernando Haddad ...
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Los objetivos contradictorios de Brasil: ser potencia ecológica y petrolera: La empresa estatal Petrobras pronto podría convertirse en la tercera mayor ...
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Brazilian President Lula da Silva raised the Palestinian flag at the opening of the fourth session of the National Congress of Culture in the Brazilian capital ... Show more
Brazil GDP Data: Economy Stalls at End of 2023 in Worrying Sign for Lula: Brazil’s economy stagnated in the fourth quarter of 2023, ending a year of robust ...
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'If This Isn't Genocide, I Don't Know What Is,' Says Lula of Israeli Attack on Gaza
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⚡️French President Emmanuel Macron is starting a visit to Brazil, during which, in particular, he will try to convince President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to ... Show more
Brazil’s Lula Faces Lowest Approval Since Term Start: The IPEC survey, released last Friday, reveals a significant dip in approval for President Luiz Inácio Lula ...
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Ex-Brazil president seen waving Israeli flag as hundreds of thousands gather in support
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Brazil's economy grows 2.9 percent in Lula's 1st year, beating expectations
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Stellantis is the latest carmaker to invest in Brazil, following GM and Volkswagen
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Efforts to Make Flying More Affordable in Brazil: President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's government plans to support airlines financially ...
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