Brazil

Saturday, April 12th 2025 - 10:49 UTC
Lula enacts Reciprocity Law in reaction to Trump's tariffs

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva enacted the so-called Reciprocity Law on Friday, whereby the federal government can react whenever countries or economic blocs create measures restricting Brazilian exports, be it in the form of surcharges or objections to the origin of the product. The measure is to be published in Monday's issue of the Diário Oficial da União (Federal Official Gazette).
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Saturday, April 12th 2025 - 10:35 UTC
Bolsonaro hospitalized with severe abdomen pain

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, aged 70, was hospitalized Friday in Rio Grande do Norte due to severe abdominal pain linked to ongoing complications from his 2018 campaign stabbing. Initially treated at a local hospital, he was later airlifted to Natal for further treatment. Rio Grande do Norte Governor Fátima Bezerra provided a helicopter for his transfer and ensured medical support.
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Friday, April 11th 2025 - 18:32 UTC
Brazil's Communications Minister resigns, successor chosen

Federal Congressman Pedro Lucas Fernandes (União Brasil-MA) has been confirmed as Brazil's new Communications Minister, replacing Juscelino Filho, who resigned after being indicted for alleged misuse of parliamentary amendments. The announcement followed a meeting between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the new official. Lucas currently leads the União Brasil Lower House bloc and was nominated by his party for the position. He is expected to be sworn in after April 21, allowing time for administrative arrangements.
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Friday, April 11th 2025 - 10:05 UTC
Chile: Libertadores Cup match halted after two fans die

Two fans of Chilean football club Colo Colo -aged 18 and 13- died late Thursday in a stampede at Santiago's Monumental stadium during a Libertadores Cup match against Brazil's Fortaleza.
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Wednesday, April 9th 2025 - 19:16 UTC
Brazil: Visa requirement in place for US, Australian, and Canadian travelers

Brazil will require citizens of the United States, Canada, and Australia to obtain visas for entry starting April 10, following the principle of reciprocity, it was announced Wednesday.
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Wednesday, April 9th 2025 - 00:14 UTC
Brasilia to host 2025 Youth Games

Brasília has been confirmed as the host city for the 2025 Youth Games, scheduled from September 10 to 25, Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) President Marco La Porta and Federal District Lieutenant Governor Celina Leão announced Tuesday. Highlighting Brasília's history of hosting major sporting events, they underscored the importance of youth sports in building a sporting nation. This edition will further delve into engaging young audiences through electronic sports.
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Tuesday, April 8th 2025 - 10:55 UTC
Brazil strong enough to weather Trump's tariffs, says Lula

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Monday underscored his country's strong international reserves (US$ 370 billion) to withstand global challenges, including Donald Trump's tariffs. He also highlighted his administration's measures to boost credit and consumption.
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Tuesday, April 8th 2025 - 08:05 UTC
Nobody interested in modernizing key bridge linking Argentina and Brazil

Brazilian authorities canceled the auction for the São Borja-Santo Tomé International Bridge due to a lack of bidders. The project -requiring a US$ 99 million investment over 25 years- sought to modernize the 15.62-kilometer structure with upgrades like new access lanes, parking areas, and improved lighting.
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Monday, April 7th 2025 - 10:41 UTC
Thousands of Bolsonaro supporters march down Paulista Avenue

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro spoke at a large demonstration Sunday in São Paulo, during which scoores of Brazilians pressed for Congress to issue a blanket pardon in favor of all those facing charges in connection with the Jan. 8, 2023, uprising in Brasilia against the headquarters of the three branches of Gvernment which the Supreme Federal Court (STF) ruled to be a failed coup d'état.
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Monday, April 7th 2025 - 10:35 UTC
Brazil receives UN approval to expand northern continental shelf to 350 miles

The United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf has recognized a new area of the Atlantic Ocean’s northern seabed and subsoil as belonging to Brazil, covering dimensions equivalent to the size of Germany. Previously, this region was not under any country’s jurisdiction.
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