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How Amazon ‘dieback’ is turning the world’s largest rainforest into a savannah Bolsonaro

How Amazon ‘dieback’ is turning the world’s largest rainforest into a savannah

Last week, new research revealed that conditions in the Amazon rainforest are reaching a critical threshold. Scientists have warned the world’s largest rainforest may be nearing a tipping point of “dieback”, the point where it dries out, turns to savannah and loses its ability to heal itself. Dr Chris Boulton…
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March 14, 2022
Report: Gracie family embroiled in Bolsonaro government handout controversy Bolsonaro

Report: Gracie family embroiled in Bolsonaro government handout controversy

Brazil’s Gracie family, the inventors and spiritual guardians of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, are currently under fire in their home country for allegedly receiving government payouts that they may not have been eligible for. The allegations come from independent news outlet Congresso em Foco, which analyzed a number of payments made to…
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March 11, 2022
Brazil ‘Neutral’ In Russia-Ukraine Conflict, Bolsonaro Says Bolsonaro

Brazil ‘Neutral’ In Russia-Ukraine Conflict, Bolsonaro Says

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro (File Photo)Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said Sunday that South America’s biggest country will remain “neutral” over Russia’s invasion of neighboring Ukraine. The far-right Bolsonaro, who undertook a controversial visit to Moscow on February 16 to meet with President Vladimir Putin just as Russian leaders were finalizing…
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February 28, 2022
Brazil neutral in Russia-Ukraine conflict, Bolsonaro says Bolsonaro

Brazil neutral in Russia-Ukraine conflict, Bolsonaro says

Published February 28, 2022 10:14am Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said Sunday that South America's biggest country will remain "neutral" over Russia's invasion of neighboring Ukraine. The far-right Bolsonaro, who undertook a controversial visit to Moscow on February 16 to meet with President Vladimir Putin just as Russian leaders were finalizing…
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February 28, 2022
Bolsonaro won’t condemn Putin, says Brazil will remain neutral over invasion Bolsonaro

Bolsonaro won’t condemn Putin, says Brazil will remain neutral over invasion

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro looks on during the launch ceremony of the National Identity Card at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil February 23, 2022. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRIO DE JANEIRO, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Sunday declined to…
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February 28, 2022
Bolsonaro won’t condemn Putin, says Brazil will remain neutral over invasion Bolsonaro

Bolsonaro won’t condemn Putin, says Brazil will remain neutral over invasion

Author of the article: Reuters Gabriel Stargardter RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Sunday declined to condemn Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, while departing from his government’s official stance at the United Nations to say Brazil would remain neutral. Bolsonaro, a far-right populist, recently snubbed…
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February 27, 2022
War in Ukraine: Brazil Votes Against Russia on UN Resolution, Australia Mulls Sanctions on Putin Bolsonaro

War in Ukraine: Brazil Votes Against Russia on UN Resolution, Australia Mulls Sanctions on Putin

Servicemen of the Ukrainian National Guard take positions in central Kyiv, after Russia launched a massive military operation against Ukraine, February 25, 2022. (Image: Reuters) Brazil voted on Friday for a draft U.N. Security Council resolution that would have deplored the Russian invasion of Ukraine, despite some reluctance by Brazilian…
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February 26, 2022