Washington (EFE).- The United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Wednesday a new policy to restrict the issuance of visas to foreign officials who engage in censorship against US citizens or US-based content in social media. “It is unacceptable for foreign officials to issue or threaten arrest warrants on US citizens or US … Read more
Brasilia, (EFE).- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was discharged from a Brasilia hospital on Sunday after a three-week stay following surgery to treat a serious intestinal blockage. The 70-year-old far-right leader walked out of the DF Star Hospital on his own and greeted a group of ers gathered outside the private clinic, where he had … Read more
Brasilia, Mar. 25 (EFE).- Brazil’s Attorney General, Paulo Gonet, accused former President Jair Bolsonaro of orchestrating and encouraging illegal actions to remain in power, during the first hearing to determine whether he will face trial for attempting a coup. “The organization was led by the President of the Republic himself and his vice-presidential candidate, General … Read more
Rio de Janeiro, Brasília (EFE).- Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival officially kicked off on Friday, with the handing over of the keys to the city to King Momo, the supreme ruler of Brazil’s most iconic festival, who has decreed five days of unlimited revelry. The Carioca monarch received the keys from the hands of Rio’s mayor, … Read more
São Paulo, Brazil (EFE).- The government of São Paulo, Brazil’s most populous state, declared a public health emergency on Wednesday due to the rapid increase in dengue cases and announced further actions to combat the transmission of the virus. Eleuses Paiva, regional health secretary of Brazil, said at a press conference that the government would … Read more
São Paulo, Brazil, Dec 21 (EFE). – At least 37 people were killed early Saturday morning in an accident involving a bus, a truck, and another vehicle in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, security forces reported afternoon. Firefighters initially reported 22 dead, but the death toll rose as work progressed to recover bodies, some … Read more
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Feb 13 (EFE). – Hundreds of thousands of Brazilians enjoyed the last official day of Carnival on Tuesday, with massive parades in the country’s major cities, some of which had to end earlier than planned due to high temperatures. From the early hours the streets of Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, … Read more
Brasilia, Feb 1 (EFE).- After finding “collusion” between the judge and prosecutors, Brazil’s Supreme Court on Thursday temporarily suspended a 8.5 billion reais fine (US$1.7 billion) imposed on construction giant Odebrecht for two Lava Jato corruption cases. The suspension is related to another ruling by the court in September 2023, which said that the verdict … Read more
Brasilia, Oct 20 (EFE).- Brazilian police on Friday launched an operation to investigate allegations of espionage against thousands of people, including judges, politicians and journalists, during the istration of former President Jair Bolsonaro (2019-2022). Two of Brazil’s National Intelligence Service (Abin), the state agency that allegedly tapped the phones of thousands of people, have … Read more
Brasilia, Sept. 26 (EFE) – A group of Brazilian senators announced Tuesday that they will call for a referendum so the entire population can decide on abortion, just as the Supreme Court deliberates on whether to approve its decriminalization until 12 weeks of gestation. Senator Rogério Marinho said in statements to journalists that the initiative … Read more
New York, Sep 19 (EFE).- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva told the UN General Assembly on Tuesday that the fight against climate change requires firmer action by rich countries, which “are the biggest polluters” and specially by those that “do not fulfill” their commitments. “Acting against climate change also implies helping the poorest,” … Read more
Brasilia, Mar 30 (EFE).- Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro returned home on Thursday, three months after flying to the United States just before the end of his term. Bolsonaro had been living in self-imposed exile in Florida since he was defeated in presidential elections late last year by left-wing candidate Luiz Inacio ‘Lula’ da Silva, … Read more
