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Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon falls 68% in April, first major drop under Lula
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest fell 68% in April from the previous year, preliminary government data showed on Friday, a positive reading for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as it …
Brazil threatens to ban Telegram VPN
The move comes after Telegram warned that ‘democracy is under attack in Brazil’ as VPN interest grows across the region amid temporary blocks.
https://news.yahoo.com/brazil-threatens-ban-telegram-vpn-160514466.html
Will Creationism Continue to Flourish in Brazil?
Under former president Jair Bolsonaro, scientific misinformation ran rampant through Brazil; and even with new leadership, it will be difficult to stop …
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/will-creationism-continue-to-flourish-in-brazil/
George Santos signs deal to avoid prosecution over stolen checks in Brazil
New York congressman was subject of a criminal charge for using two stolen checks to buy items worth $1,350 at a store in Niteroi …
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/may/11/george-santos-agreement-brazil
George Santos owns up to theft charges in Brazil, signs deal to avoid prosecution
Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) has signed an agreement with public prosecutors in Brazil, avoiding prosecution in a 15-year-old fraud case. Santos’s lawyer in Brazil, Jonymar Vasconcelos, confirmed to …
https://news.yahoo.com/george-santos-owns-theft-charges-021628395.html
Rep. George Santos poised to make deal to avoid prosecution in Brazil fraud case
NEW YORK — One day after embattled Rep. George Santos pleaded not guilty to federal fraud and money laundering charges, a deal Santos struck with Brazilian authorities to avoid prosecution in a fraud …
Lula envoy meets Ukraine’s Zelenskyy after comments that drew ire
A special adviser to Brazil’s presidency has met with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following from his Brazilian counterpart that drew rebukes from Kyiv, the U.S. and Europe …
Brazil’s Amazon megaprojects threaten Lula’s green ambitions
RIO DE JANEIRO — After his swearing-in ceremony on Jan. 1, Brazil‘s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva walked up the ramp to the presidential palace arm in arm with Indigenous leader Raoni Metuktire …
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/may/7/brazils-amazon-megaprojects-threaten-luiz-inacio-l/
Brazilian ex-president Jair Bolsonaro’s home searched over ‘fake Covid vaccine cards’
Jair Bolsonaro was outspoken about his opposition to the jab throughout the pandemic and advertised that he refused to get it.
Italy vs Brazil: times, how to watch on TV, stream online | U20 World Cup
Find out how to watch Italy take on Brazil at the Estadio Malvinas Argentinas on May 21, with kick-off scheduled for 5 p.m. ET.