-
Brazilian Former Official Indicted over Murders of Dom Phillips, Bruno Pereira
Police have indicted the former head of Brazil’s Indigenous protection agency for his alleged role in the murder of British journalist Dom Phillips. Police didn’t identify the official, named as Marcelo Xavier by state media. He was accused of “possible malice” for failing to act on information that police believe could have prevented Phillips’ death.…
-
Deadly Storm Kills Dozens in Brazil
Authorities in the Brazilian state of São Paulo say at least 36 people have been killed in heavy flooding and landslides, forcing some cities to cancel annual Carnival celebrations. The video showed neighbourhoods under water, flooded motorways and debris left after houses were swept away, as rescue teams were been struggling to reach survivors and…
-
President Lula Axes Army Chief as Court Probes Congress Riot
Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has sacked the country’s army chief, two weeks after rioting in the capital. General Julio Cesar de Arruda had only been in the role since 30 December – just before former president Jair Bolsonaro’s mandate ended. President Lula has said he suspects members of the armed forces colluded…
-
Riot: Brazil Supreme Court Investigates Jair Bolsonaro
Brazil’s Supreme Court has agreed to include right-wing former president Jair Bolsonaro in its investigation into the storming of government buildings in Brasília. It is the first time that Mr Bolsonaro has been named among those potentially responsible for the 8 January riots. It comes days after Mr Bolsonaro posted a video questioning the legitimacy…
-
Lula Sworn in as Brazil President, Vows to Rebuild
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been sworn in as the new president of Brazil – the third time he has held the country’s highest office. The veteran left-wing politician, known widely as Lula, also led the country between 2003 and 2010 – and defeated Jair Bolsonaro in October’s poll. In his first speech, Lula…
-
Brazil’s Presidency: Lula Steps on Turf with “Pre-Launch”
Former Brazilian leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has launched his campaign for October’s presidential election. At a rally, the left-winger called on Brazilians to support him in defending the country’s democracy from the far-right President Jair Bolsonaro. Lula led the country for eight years from 2003 but was later convicted of corruption and jailed…
-
FG Bans Flights from Brazil, India, Turkey over COVID Resurgence
The Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 says, persons who have visited Brazil, India or Turkey within Fourteen (14) days preceding travel to Nigeria, shall be denied entry into Nigeria. This regulation, however, does not apply to passengers who transited through these countries. Chairman of the committee and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF)…
-
Coronavirus: Brazil’s President Bolsonaro Tests Positive
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive for coronavirus. He took the test, his fourth, on Monday after developing symptoms, including a high temperature. Mr Bolsonaro has repeatedly played down the risks posed by the virus, calling it “a little flu” and saying that he would not be seriously affected by it. He has also…
-
COVID-19: Brazil Ranks Second Country to Pass 50,000 Deaths
Brazil has become the second country, after the US, to register more than 50,000 deaths from Covid-19. It comes amid growing political tension and just days after the country confirmed more than one million coronavirus infections. Graphs of Brazil’s deaths and infections show a continuing climb. The World Health Organization (WHO) has also recorded the…
-
Coronavirus: Brazil Becomes Second Country to Hit One Million Cases
Brazil has become the second country in the world to confirm more than one million cases of Covid-19, as the disease continues to spread. The health ministry also posted a record number of new cases in the past 24 hours – more than 54,000. In addition, there were more than 1,200 deaths for the fourth…
-
Brazil Withdraws Bid to Host 2023 Women’s World Cup
Brazil has withdrawn its bid to host the 2023 Women’s World Cup. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said the government did not consider it wise to offer financial guarantees in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Brazil will now support Colombia’s proposal, which is up against Japan and a joint bid from Australia and New…
