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POLITICS8h agoEduardo Bolsonaro and Javier Milei to share an event in the United States, days before the runoff in Brazil and after an arrest warrant against himThe former Brazilian legislator was sentenced in June to four years in prison in a case for carrying out actions in favor of the United States, and days ago a judge ordered his arrest. Both will share the stage days before his brother, Flavio Bolsonaro, defines the presidency with Lula.Clarín
POLITICS13h agoElections in Brazil: in the final stretch of the runoff, Lula announced a package to forgive debts for 3.6 million micro-entrepreneursThe government seeks to forgive debts worth US$ 2.5 billion for SMEs and self-employed individuals. The second round is on October 25.Clarín
POLITICS14h agoIn Brazil, thousands march fearing return of Bolsonaro presidencyThousands of young Brazilians have taken to the streets to support President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and voice fears of a return to power for the Bolsonaro political movement, amid a closely watched presidential race. Many protesters say they are worried about their future, particularly the impact a far-right government could have on universities and education. FRANCE 24’s Jan Onoszko reports from Brazil.France 24 [en]
POLITICS1d agoThe Government denied entry to the country to a Brazilian journalist for criticizing Javier MileiJosé Rogério Carvalho Tomaz Junior arribó al país este lunes, pero Migraciones le informó que le había anulado su residencia. "Ser deportado a causa de mis críticas políticas es un trofeo para mí", afirmó.Clarín
POLITICS1d agoWar over betting in Brazil: the protest at Maracanã that ended with insults to LulaTras ganarle el clásico a Fluminense, los hinchas de Flamengo insultaron al mandatario y exhibieron banderas contra el Gobierno.El enojo radica en la medida que prohíbe el patrocinio de las casas de apuestas deportivas.Ambos planteles también protestaron en la cancha al jugar con indumentaria que rezaba "prohibir no es proteger" en el pecho.Clarín
POLITICS1d ago15 days before the runoff in Brazil, candidates pray to the Virgin and the Court authorizes Bolsonaro to visit his fatherJudge Alexandre de Moraes authorized the resumption of meetings between the presidential candidate and the former president, but with conditions. Both Lula and his rival scheduled events for this Monday in honor of the country's patron saint, the focus of a "holy war" during the first electoral campaign.Clarín
POLITICS2d agoBrazil's Lula accuses social media giant Meta of election interference amid tight run-off campaignSocial media platform Meta has 48 hours to respond to claims by Brazil's leftwing candidate and incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's campaign accusing the tech platform of blocking content on the company's platforms. Brazil's Superior Electoral Court on Saturday gave the social media giant 48 hours to clarify whether it reduced the reach of posts by Lula's campaign ahead of the tight October 25 run-off against rightwing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro.France 24 [en]