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Brazil Enters New Leftist Era with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Taking Power
The 77-year old former president and union trade leader was sworn in among thousands of supporters who waved the red workers’ flag. The event was attended by other Latin American leftist leaders such as Gustavo Petro of Colombia to Chile’s Gabriel Boric of Chile.
Political Violence Remains in Brazil After Presidential Election
Even after the October election, Brazil continues to register cases of political violence. A Survey by researchers at…
Putin, Hamas Congratulate Lula da Silva for Winning Brazil’s Presidential Election
Lula, a member of the socialist Worker's Party, won Brazil's presidential election on Sunday with 50.9% of the vote.
Brazilian FM: ‘Give Peace a Chance,’ Discusses Brazil’s Relations with the U.S., China, Russia
Franca said China is Brazil's largest trading partner.
Devastating Floods and Mudslides Kill Scores in Brazil
The death toll is expected to rise as rescue workers continue to wade through the destruction
Death Toll from Brazil Waterfall Rock Face Collapse Rises To 10
The region has been under heavy rainfall for two weeks, which could have loosened the rock face. On Saturday, a dike overflowed at an iron ore mine 300 kilometers to the east, cutting off a major federal highway.