As part of a larger campaign to hold the guilty accountable, a judge of the Brazilian Supreme Court approved an investigation on Friday to determine whether former president Jair Bolsonaro sparked the unrest in the nation’s capital on January 8, The Washington Post reported. Justice Alexandre de Moraes granted the […]
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Brazil: Jair Bolsonaro denounces violence after supporters storm government buildings
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro denounced the “depredations and invasions of public buildings” in Brasilia, after his supporters stormed key government buildings Sunday, reported CNN. Bolsonaro tweeted that “peaceful demonstrations, respecting the law, are part of democracy.” “However, depredations and invasions of public buildings as occurred today, as well as those practiced […]
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Brazil declares three days of mourning for football legend Pele
Brazil on Thursday declared three days of mourning over the demise of football legend Pele, reported Brazilian news portal G1 citing a decree signed by outgoing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. According to G1, the decree signed by Bolsonaro reads, “Official mourning is declared throughout the country, for a period of […]
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Brazil’s legendary footballer, Pele passes away at 82
Brazil’s three-time World-cup winning football legend, Pele passed away at the age of 82 following a cancer battle, Al Jazeera reported on Friday citing his agent Joe Fraga who confirmed the news of his demise. Considered by many to be the greatest footballer of all time, Pele was in poor […]
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At least 3 killed, 11 injured in twin school shootings in Brazil
At least three people were killed and 11 were severely wounded after an armed gunman opened fire at two schools in the Brazilian state of Espirito Santo on Friday, CNN reported citing Brazilian authorities. The gunman who opened fire on schools in Brazil was reportedly carrying a semi-automatic weapon which was captured […]
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FIFA World Cup: Brazil wait on Neymar scan after ankle injury in opening clash against Serbia
Concerns have been raised after Brazil’s Neymar’s fitness limped out of his side’s 2-0 victory against Serbia in their FIFA World Cup opener. Brazil forward was injured after a blow to his ankle and looked in agony as the ice was taped to his ankle. As per Skysports, Brazil team […]
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FIFA World Cup: Richarlison’s brace helps Brazil defeat Serbia 2-0 in Group G match
Richarlison scored two goals in the space of nine minutes as Brazil overpowered Serbia in the second half to clinch victory by 2-0 in the Group G game of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 at the Lusail Stadium. Five-time champions Brazil announced their arrival in style as they defeated Serbia to go top of Group G. For more than an […]
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MoS Muraleedharan to embark on visit to Brazil from November 7
Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs V Muraleedharan will be on an official visit to the Federative Republic of Brazil from November 7-8, which is part of high-level exchanges between India and Brazil. During his visit, the MoS will attend the Solemn Session on 75 years of India’s Independence […]
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Brazil assumes rotating presidency of UN Security Council for July
Brazil on Friday assumed the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council for July.During the month, Brazil would aim to foster greater cooperation between the Security Council and other UN bodies, especially the Peacebuilding Commission, as it can make a comprehensive contribution to discussions on the renewal of peacekeeping and political […]
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Brazil: Suspect confesses to killing 2 men missing in Amazon
Brazilian police have found human remains in their search for a missing British journalist and an Indigenous expert after a suspect confessed to killing them in the Amazon forest, according to media reports. One of two men arrested over the disappearance of a British journalist Dom Phillips and an Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira in the Amazon confessed to having […]
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Brazil confirms first monkeypox case
Brazil on Thursday confirmed the country’s first case of Monkeypox in the city of Sao Paulo, according to local health authorities. The virus was detected in a 41-year-old man who recently travelled to Spain and Portugal, the city’s health secretariat said in a statement. The patient is currently in isolation […]
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Brazil lifts coronavirus-related public health emergency
The Brazilian government is lifting the public health emergency announced in the country at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, about two years ago, Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga said. “Today, with the strengthening of the SUS, the largest vaccination campaign in our history, and with the improvement of the epidemiological […]
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Brazil will not condemn Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said that his country will not back a United Nations Security Council resolution condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin for launching a military operation in Ukraine, and maintain a neutral stance. “No sanctions or condemnation of President Putin … The vote of Brazil is not determined by and is not associated with […]
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18 people dead in Brazil flooding, thousands displaced
At least 18 people are dead and more than 280 injured in the northeast region of Brazil due to heavy flooding. More than 35,000 people have been forced from their homes, according to Bahia’s civil defence and protection agency, reported CNN. The floods have affected nearly 40 cities throughout the state of Bahia, Governor Rui […]
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Two infants hospitalized in Brazil after getting Pfizer shots by mistake: Reports
Two newborns in Brazil were given coronavirus vaccine shots by mistake and had to be hospitalized, Brazilian media report. A two-month-old girl and a four-month-old boy were each given a Pfizer shot against COVID-19 instead of a combination immunizing agent against diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw), pertussis (whooping cough), and hepatitis B, the Uol media outlet said on Sunday. […]