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‘Very friendly, very pleasant’: Brazil’s Lula on brief UNGA encounter with Donald Trump; notes ‘some chemistry’ despite tensions

File photo: US President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Lula da Silva (Picture credit: AP, PTI) Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Wednesday that he was pleasantly surprised by his first-ever encounter with US President Donald Trump at the United Nations General Assembly, describing it as having “some chemistry” despite months of tensions […]

‘Can be more serious’: Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro diagnosed with skin cancer; health woes continue

Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro departs a hospital where he received medical treatment as he returns home where he is under house arrest in Brasilia, Brazil. (AP) Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro, convicted last week of leading an attempted coup, has been diagnosed with skin cancer, his doctor said on Wednesday.“Two tested positive for a […]

Brazil’s Economy Slows Sharply in Q2 but Outperforms Expectations | Udaipur Kiran

Brasilia (Udaipur Kiran) – Brazil’s economy experienced a marked slowdown in the second quarter of the year but still exceeded market forecasts, according to official data released on Tuesday. The performance was supported by strong services activity and growth in the extractive industry. Gross domestic product (GDP) for Latin America’s largest economy grew by 0.4% […]

Brazil’s Bolsonaro faces fresh allegations: Ex-president received $ 5mn over a year – money laundering case | World News

Jair Bolsonaro (Pic credit: ANI) Brazilian federal police have accused former president Jair Bolsonaro of receiving more than 30 million reais ($5 million) without apparent justification between March 2023 and February 2024. According to investigators, Brazil’s financial watchdog suspects a case of money laundering involving Bolsonaro. They allege Bolsonaro received the funds, most of them […]

‘Goodnight, Cinderella scam’: 2 British tourists robbed of $21000; what is Brazil’s latest fraud targeting foreigners?

Representative Image (AI) Police in Rio de Janeiro are investigating a case where two British tourists claim they were drugged and robbed of $21,000 by three women near a beach.This incident is part of a series of crimes known in Brazil as “Goodnight, Cinderella” scams. In these cases, criminals reportedly seduce foreigners, spike their drinks […]

‘Will not call Trump’: Brazil’s Lula refuses to contact US prez; 50% tariffs remain unresolved

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Tuesday said he will not reach out to US President Donald Trump, saying, “I will not call Trump because he does not want to talk.” The statement comes amid rising diplomatic tensions between Brazil and the United States, reports news agency Reuters.The rift follows Washington’s decision to […]

Brazil’s former president Bolsonaro under house arrest: SC cites restrictions breach; phones seized, visitors banned

Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro (Image credits: AP) Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro on Monday was placed under house arrest by the country’s Supreme Court as he stands trial for allegedly attempting to orchestrate a coup following his 2022 election loss to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.The order, issued by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre […]

In Conversation with Brazil’s President Lula

In an interview with Jack Nicas of The New York Times, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva rejected President Trump’s demands for Brazil. Here’s how the United States and Brazil reached this point. Source link

‘No gringo is going to give orders’: Brazil’s Lula slams US president over 50% tariff; claims Trump is ‘not the emperor of the world’

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday hit back at US President Donald Trump’s move to impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, saying Brazil would not bow to foreign pressure and warning of reciprocal action.Lula expressed his disapproval, saying, “No gringo is going to give orders to this president,” according to news […]

The Story Behind Brazil’s Viral Beatboxing Nuns

These nuns in Brazil went viral for beatboxing. Now, they’re using their newfound fame to draw attention to the Catholic church and to their congregation’s mission. Jack Nicas, the Brazil bureau chief for The New York Times, goes behind the scenes as the nuns record their first music video. Source link