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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…
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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…
