Brasilia

The capital of Brazil, conceptualised as a flagbearer of democracy, is the subject of an ongoing exhibition at New Delhi’s NGMA The capital of Brazil, conceptualised as a flagbearer of democracy, is the subject of an ongoing exhibition at New Delhi’s NGMA To begin with, there was no vegetation, no…

Author of the article: The Associated Press Debora Alvares Federal police leave the headquarters of the Education Ministry after searching for evidence connected to the work of former Education Minister Milton Ribeiro in Brasilia, Brazil, Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Ribeiro was arrested on Wednesday in connection with a federal police…

People take part in a protest to demand justice for journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira, who were murdered in the Amazon, in Brasilia, Brazil on June 19, 2022. (Ueslei Marcelino/Reuters) BRASILIA—Brazilian federal police on Sunday said that five more suspects helped hide the bodies of British journalist…

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro waves before a Flag Day ceremony at the Planalto Palace, in Brasilia, Brazil November 19, 2020. REUTERS/Adriano Machado Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comWASHINGTON, May 18 (Reuters) - Brazil's democracy can support "free and fair elections" in October despite Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's statements…

Author of the article: Reuters Ricardo Brito and Maria Carolina Marcello BRASILIA — Brazilian Senate leaders are stepping up support for the judiciary as it comes under fresh attack from President Jair Bolsonaro, who is gearing up for a re-election campaign by questioning the integrity of a voting system run…

Author of the article: BRASILIA — Brazil on Monday reported an unexpected public sector primary surplus in February, boosted by federal transfers to states and municipalities and higher revenue from fuel sales. The public sector surplus excluding interest payments totaled 3.5 billion reais ($700.17 million) in February. Economists polled by…

BRASILIA: Jair Bolsonaro clapped back Friday after US actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio urged Brazilian youth to register to vote in the country’s October elections -- implying they should vote against the far-right president. The Hollywood star had posted a message on Twitter Thursday saying that “Brazil is home to…

A competitor throws his paper plane during the national Red Bull Paper Wings paper airplane throwing championships at the Museum of Tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. — AFP pic BRASILIA, April 23 — More than a century after their beloved countryman Alberto Santos-Dumont made aviation history, young Brazilians are…

BRASILIA (Reuters) - A dinner between Brazil's Workers Party (PT) leader Gleisi Hoffmann and 30 businessmen on Monday ended with two pieces of information well-received by the latter: The party will work with central bank chief Roberto Campos Neto and there is no thought of controlling fuel prices if former…

Author of the article: BRASILIA — Brazil posted a record trade surplus for March, of $7.4 billion, official data showed on Friday, but the number was well below market forecasts amid expectations that exports would rise as commodity prices spike. Economists projected a $9.01 billion surplus for the month, according…