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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/
Brazil’s Amazon megaprojects threaten Lula’s green ambitions
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, instantly recognizable by …
Home of former Brazilian President Bolsonaro raided, six people arrested in fake vaccine card probe
Brazilian authorities raided the home of former President Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday as part of an investigation of a group that allegedly forged COVID-19 vaccine cards. At least six people were …
Lula government embraces “forever COVID” in Brazil after WHO scraps coronavirus public health emergency
Last Friday’s decision by the World Health Organization (WHO), taken without any scientific basis, to end the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency of International Concern was hailed by the Workers Party …
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 represents the first major drop under his watch.
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 …