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world11 days ago•6 min saved

Lula's Carnival tribute sparks campaign-oversight clash in Rio

Brazilian President Lula da Silva was celebrated at Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome in a samba parade honoring his rise to power, but opponents allege the tribute could constitute early campaigning in an election year and threaten electoral-law action. Supporters say it’s a cultural homage, while critics warn of fines or misuse of public resources, highlighting legal scrutiny ahead of the October vote and the delicate line between festival celebration and politics.

via AP News|

#brazil #carnival #elections

world11 days ago•4 min saved

Rio Carnival Opens With Lula Tribute Amid Election-Year Tensions

Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival kicked off with Academicos de Niteroi honoring serving president Lula da Silva, including a giant Lula float and leftist-themed displays, a divisive tribute in an election year that critics say amounts to early campaigning; the parade also featured anti-Bolsonaro imagery (a Bozo the Clown behind bars) as Lula and his wife watched from VIP boxes, highlighting Brazil’s polarized political moment.

via Barron's|

#bolsonaro #brazil #lula

americas1 month ago•30 min saved

Lula and Trump tee up Washington visit after call on Venezuela and a peace board

Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump by phone and agreed to visit Washington soon, as they discussed Venezuela, Trump’s proposed Board of Peace and efforts to curb organized crime; Lula urged regional stability and Palestinian representation on the board.

via Reuters|

#americas #brazil #lula

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Brazil's Lula Warns of US-Venezuela Tensions and Calls for Mediation

Brazil's President Lula warned that US intervention in Venezuela could lead to a humanitarian catastrophe and warned against military escalation, emphasizing regional stability and peaceful resolution during a Mercosur summit.

via Reuters|

#brazil #lula #south-america

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Lula and Milei Dispute US-Venezuela Tensions

Brazilian President Lula warned against US military action in Venezuela, calling it a potential humanitarian catastrophe, while Argentine President Milei supported US pressure on Caracas; the summit also saw calls for the EU to sign a long-delayed trade deal with Mercosur.

via DW|

#lula #mercosur #milei

world2 months ago•1 min saved

Lula warns US intervention in Venezuela could be disastrous

via KSL.com|

#brazil #lula #south-america

world2 months ago•0 min saved

EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Faces Resistance from France, Italy, and Farmers

Brazilian President Lula has threatened to withdraw from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, signaling potential disruptions in the trade negotiations between Brazil and the European Union.

via Financial Times|

#brazil #eu-mercosur #lula

world3 months ago•5 min saved

Brazil's Deadly Police Raid Sparks National Outcry and Political Tensions

Brazil's deadliest police raid in Rio de Janeiro resulted in at least 121 deaths, sparking national and international criticism, while polls show widespread public support for tough security measures, creating a political dilemma for President Lula as he balances human rights concerns with public safety demands.

via Reuters|

#brazil #human-rights #lula

environment3 months ago•3 min saved

Brazil Revises Strategy for Amazon Rainforest Conservation Funding

Brazil's President Lula proposed a new initiative, the Tropical Forests Forever Fund, to support rainforest preservation in over 70 developing countries through a permanent trust fund, aiming to generate significant private sector investment, and defended Brazil's recent oil exploration activities near the Amazon, emphasizing pragmatic environmental and economic strategies.

via AP News|

#amazon-rainforest #climate-summit #deforestation

world4 months ago•3 min saved

Brazil's Lula and Trump Discuss Tariff Reductions in Friendly Call

Brazil's President Lula and US President Trump held a friendly video call, during which Lula urged Trump to remove tariffs and sanctions on Brazil, aiming to restore better relations and discuss future cooperation, including potential aid in Haiti and a possible in-person meeting.

via The Guardian|

#brazil #lula #tariffs

world4 months ago•1 min saved

Trump and Lula Discuss Strengthening US-Brazil Trade Relations

President Trump and Brazilian President Lula had a 30-minute videoconference, signaling efforts to improve US-Brazil relations after tensions related to Bolsonaro's trial and previous tariffs. The call was described as positive, with discussions about future meetings and cooperation, amid a backdrop of complex diplomatic interactions and political differences.

via Politico|

#diplomacy #international-relations #lula

world5 months ago•5 min saved

Trump and Lula's UN Encounter Highlights Global Democracy Tensions

The article contrasts Donald Trump's confrontational and nationalist speech at the UN General Assembly with Lula's defense of democracy and multilateralism, highlighting the strained US-Brazil relations and the global debate over international cooperation and sovereignty.

via The Washington Post|

#brazil-us-relations #lula #multilateralism

world5 months ago•2 min saved

Lula Defends Brazil’s Democracy Against Trump and Bolsonaro

Brazil's President Lula defends the trial and sentencing of Bolsonaro, criticizes US tariffs and sanctions, and calls for respectful dialogue, emphasizing Brazil's sovereignty and democratic institutions.

via BBC|

#bolsonaro #brazil #lula

world6 months ago•2 min saved

Brazil launches $5.5B aid package for exporters affected by US tariffs

Brazil's President Lula announced a $5.5 billion support package for exporters affected by US tariffs of up to 50%, criticizing the tariffs and calling for negotiation while emphasizing Brazil's sovereignty and democratic independence.

via DW|

#brazil #lula #tariffs

world6 months ago•2 min saved

US Tariffs and Brazil: Impact on Trade and Tech

The article discusses how U.S. tariffs, particularly on coffee imports from Brazil, have not led to Brazil caving in negotiations, partly due to limited communication between Lula and Trump. Lula is benefiting politically from the situation, with potential implications for Brazil's 2026 elections and the future of the Workers' Party, while the economic and diplomatic tensions remain unresolved.

via Politico|

#brazil #brazil-us-relations #economic-impact