Nicolás Maduro’s visit to Brazil after an almost eight-year hiatus has not only sparked controversy due to the accusations against the Venezuelan president and the statements made by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) regarding the neighboring country but also due to the billion-dollar debt that Venezuela owes to the…
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The Supreme Federal Court (STF) has sentenced former senator and president Fernando Collor to 8 years and 10 months in prison for passive corruption and money laundering in one of the cases of Operation Car Wash. Despite the decision, Collor can appeal while remaining free. After seven consecutive trial sessions,…
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva engaged in a phone conversation with Pope Francis, during which they discussed various topics, including the ongoing war in Ukraine. The Brazilian government released a statement highlighting the call and shedding light on the shared concerns regarding the escalating conflict. President Lula expressed…
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE) and the Presidential Press Office (Secom) released statements on Tuesday (30) condemning the assaults suffered by journalists at the end of the South American Presidents’ Summit held at the Itamaraty Palace. During the departure of the event, there was a commotion when some presidents stopped to give interviews to the press. The situation worsened when the President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, passed by, and…
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated on Tuesday night (May 30) that the meeting of 11 South American presidents in Brasília, held at the Itamaraty Palace, was not a gathering of friends but rather of leaders of countries seeking regional coordination. This statement was made in response to questions about disagreements that emerged with other presidents, such as Chile’s Gabriel Boric and Uruguay’s Luis Lacalle Pou. Both leaders criticized…
The 11 South American presidents gathered in Brasilia on Tuesday (May 30) released a letter at the end of the meeting, reaffirming common values and agreeing to deepen discussions on the creation or reestablishment of a cooperative mechanism involving all countries in the region. The commitment is outlined in a publication called the Brasilia Consensus, released by the chancelleries. Divided into nine points, the letter states that the presidents “acknowledged…
The lower house of Congress in Brazil has passed a controversial bill that aims to limit the expansion of Indigenous lands, a move seen as a setback for environmental protection and the rights of native peoples. The legislation, which still needs to be approved by the Senate, garnered support from representatives aligned with the agribusiness sector and opposition groups, but it has faced strong opposition from Indigenous communities and environmental activists. The bill sets a restriction that Indigenous reserves can…
Setback for Amazon Protection and Indigenous Rights Brazil’s lower house of Congress has approved legislation that would limit the expansion of Indigenous lands, a move seen as detrimental to the protection of the Amazon and its native peoples. The bill, passed by the Chamber of Deputies, stipulates that reserves can only be established on land occupied by Indigenous communities at the time of the current constitution’s promulgation in 1988. This legislation, promoted by representatives aligned with the agribusiness sector, poses…
Brasilia- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva delivered a passionate call for increased integration among South American nations during a summit held in Brasilia on Tuesday. In his opening speech, President Lula emphasized the need for closer economic, cultural, and social cooperation among the countries in the region. Banking Collaboration and Reduced Dependency President Lula urged state banks to join forces in financing development projects across South America. By pooling resources, these financial institutions can facilitate economic growth and…
Niger President Extends Invitation to Sahel-Saharan States Summit The President of Niger, Mohammed Bazoum, has extended a cordial invitation to the head of the Presidential Council, Mohammed Menfi, to attend the upcoming 13th summit of the Community of Sahel-Saharan States. The prestigious summit is scheduled to take place in Niamey next June, bringing together leaders from across the region to discuss crucial matters of mutual interest. Bilateral Cooperation Strengthened through Diplomatic Invitation In a gesture of diplomatic goodwill and cooperation,…
Demonstrations Escalate as Indigenous Groups Block Highways and Confront Police Indigenous groups in Brazil have taken to the streets in protest against a proposed law that would curtail their ability to secure protected status for their ancestral lands. In a display of resistance, demonstrators ignited flaming tires to block a major motorway outside Sao Paulo, Brazil’s largest city and engaged in confrontations with the police, who responded by using tear gas to disperse the crowd. Week of Protests Planned as…
After nearly a decade, South American presidents have convened in Brasilia for a landmark summit, responding to an invitation from Brazil’s leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Lula aims to restore Brazil’s active role in regional affairs and address the ideological divisions that undermined previous attempts at cooperation. The summit, attended by leaders from all 12 sovereign states of the continent except Peru, focuses on coordinating efforts to combat climate change and address high inflation in a region grappling…
Increased Representation of Women and Black Individuals in Diplomatic Career The latest round of promotions in the diplomatic career, announced on may 26, featured a higher proportion of women and Black individuals. According to data from Itamaraty, female diplomats accounted for 37.5% of promotions to Minister of the First Class, the top position in the career ladder where ambassadors are placed. The overall proportion of women in Itamaraty is currently 23%. The same trend occurred in lower ranks of the…
A patient undergoing cancer treatment for 13 years has achieved complete remission of the tumor after participating in a study with an innovative therapy known as CAR-T cell therapy. The positive result was confirmed on Sunday (28) when the patient was discharged from the Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da USP (HC-FMUSP) in São Paulo. Paulo Peregrino, 61, had previously tried conventional therapies such as chemotherapy and surgery to remove the tumor but had been unable to rid…