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Brazil Endorses Ghana's UN Reparations Push
Politicsmyjoyonline17d ago

Brazil Endorses Ghana's UN Reparations Push

Brazil's President Lula da Silva announced support for Ghana's United Nations resolution seeking formal recognition of the transatlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity and advocating for reparatory justice.

Supporters of Bolsonaro rally across Brazil
PoliticsKorea Herald1mo ago

Supporters of Bolsonaro rally across Brazil

Thousands of supporters of Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro demonstrated in cities across the South American nation on Sunday, as organizers hoped to build momentum for a right-wing victory in the upcoming presidential elections. Protesters draped in yellow and green — the colors of the national flag — took to the streets in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and the capital Brasilia to voice their opposition to current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva who faces a tough reelection bid in Octob

Korea, Brazil leaders elevate ties to strategic partnership
PoliticsKorea Herald1mo ago

Korea, Brazil leaders elevate ties to strategic partnership

South Korea and Brazil agreed to elevate their ties to a strategic partnership, adopting a four-year action plan and unveiling a package of cooperation deals during the summit. President Lee Jae Myung met with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at Cheong Wa Dae on Monday during Lula’s three-day state visit to South Korea, which began the previous day. Lee announced the elevation of bilateral ties, citing the steady rise in trade — which has exceeded $10 billion annually over the past

India, Brazil sign rare earths deal to build ‘resilient supply chains’
BusinessbloombergwsjAl Jazeera+3SCMPYahooDawn1mo ago6 sources

India, Brazil sign rare earths deal to build ‘resilient supply chains’

India and Brazil agreed to boost cooperation on critical minerals and rare earths on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said after talks in New Delhi with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. “The agreement on critical minerals and rare earths is a major step towards building resilient supply chains,” Modi said. Brazil has the world’s second-largest reserves of critical minerals, which are used in everything from electric vehicles, solar panels and smartphones to jet engines and...

Brazil's Lula Names VP as Running Mate Amid Slipping Poll Numbers
Politicsel-mundoTimes of Indiastraits-times8d ago3 sources

Brazil's Lula Names VP as Running Mate Amid Slipping Poll Numbers

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has named his vice president as his running mate for the upcoming October election. This decision comes as recent polls indicate the veteran leftist president is slipping to a dead heat with his main opponent, Flavio Bolsonaro.

Brazilian President Lula criticizes UN's inaction on conflicts
Worldobservador1mo ago

Brazilian President Lula criticizes UN's inaction on conflicts

Brazilian President Lula da Silva criticized the United Nations for its inability to convene a conference on global conflicts, accusing the organization of ceding to 'lords of war' and attacking Trump for boasting about the 'largest army in the world'.

Lula meets South Korea’s Lee to deepen trade and defence ties
Worldmercopress1mo ago

Lula meets South Korea’s Lee to deepen trade and defence ties

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva began the official programme of his state visit to South Korea in Seoul on Monday, ahead of talks with President Lee Jae-myung expected to strengthen cooperation on trade, defence and other strategic areas.

Rio carnival parade honours President Lula, sparks criticism
CultureFrance 241mo ago

Rio carnival parade honours President Lula, sparks criticism

A colossal metallic robot depicting Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva towered over Rio de Janeiro's famed Sambadrome avenue on Sunday night, in a Carnival parade that has drawn fire for its tribute to a sitting president in an election year. Samba school Academicos de Niteroi kicked off three days of dazzling parades with the homage to Lula, tracing his life as a boy growing up in poverty in the arid northeast, to a metalworker, union leader and then president. The opposition has slammed the parade as veiled early campaigning ahead of October polls in which the 80-year-old Lula is seeking a fourth term.