Brazil's Bolsonaro refuses to concede presidential race in spite of loss
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Brazil election: Lula da Silva narrowly defeats Jair Bolsonaro
Challenger Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won the election to become Brazil’s next president by a whisker, defeating incumbent Jair Bolsonaro after a bitterly fought campaign.
Amazon Leader Welcomes Climate Vow from Brazil's Lula to End Deforestation with Indigenous Help
Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva addressed world leaders at the U.N. climate conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on Wednesday, vowing to end deforestation of the Amazon rainforest and create a ministry to represent Indigenous peoples in his government. Brazil's new approach to climate change aims to reverse outgoing far-right President Jair Bolsonaro's policies that have devastated Indigenous lands. "With Lula's support, we can fight against deforestation and support Indigenous peoples in protecting and confronting the threats they face, including assassinations and human rights violations," says Gregório Mirabal, an Indigenous leader from the Venezuelan Amazon. His colleague Atossa Soltani, board president of Amazon Watch, translated for him.
Police Are Killing with Impunity Inside Rio’s Favelas
Rio’s police have already killed more than 1,000 people this year.
UFOs over San Antonio? | Man records lights in sky, experts weighs in
With his cell phone pointed towards the sky, Dan Paul recorded something he couldn't explain... twice.
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Lula defeats Bolsonaro in Brazil presidential election - BBC News
The left-wing former president of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has defeated far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in the country's presidential election.
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Leftist Lula da Silva Wins Tight Brazilian Presidential Election
The results from Brazil’s presidential election runoff are grabbing global attention. NBC News’ Marissa Parra reports on how in the world’s fourth-largest democracy, former leftist President Lula da Silva beat out incumbent Jair Bolsonaro.
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Brazil’s Supreme Court imposes temporary restrictions on gun sales - BBC News
The Supreme Court in Brazil has imposed temporary restrictions on the purchase of guns, citing the risk of political violence ahead of the presidential election next month.
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Brazilian Truckers Create Multiple Blockades In Support Of Bolsonaro
Truckers who support Brazil's outgoing President Jair Bolsonaro escalated their protests on Monday by blocking roads in 16 states.
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Brazil: Jair Bolsonaro Not Conceding Election To Leftist Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Leftist Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated incumbent right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil’s elections by less than two points on Sunday, a result which is yet to be accepted by the far-right leader who has previously made unproven allegations of electoral fraud.
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Drugs raid shootout in Brazil leaves 25 dead - BBC News
At least 25 people including a police officer have been killed in a shootout in Rio de Janeiro, according to local media.
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Brazil: Bolsonaro's supporters block roads in protest | DW News
Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered police to remove roadblocks set up by supporters of President Jair Bolsonaro to protest his defeat in Sunday's election.
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A eleição presidencial do Brasil vai determinar o futuro do planeta | NYT Opinion
On Oct. 30, Brazilians go to the polls to elect their next president. But at stake is something far more important than just the leadership of one of the world’s largest economies.
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Da Silva Defeats Bolsonaro To Become Brazil's President
Left-leaning candidate Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated conservative incumbent Jair Bolsonaro to become Brazil's president, with 50.8 % of the vote. President Biden tweeted his congratulations to Da Silva and praised the country for its "free, fair and credible" elections.
Over 160 killed in Brazil floods, Bolsonaro promises federal assistance | Latest World English News
Mudslides and floods have killed over 160 people in Brazil's Petropolis. This comes as the region is reeling from its heaviest rainfall in almost a century. WION tells you more.
Brazil’s Lula cries as he speaks on hunger fight
Brazil's President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva cried as he spoke on the fight against hunger in the South American nation during a meeting with political allies in Brasilia.
Bolsonaro, Lula battle for future of Brazil | ABCNL
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is taking on one of the country's most prolific leaders in Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. ABC News correspondent Matt Rivers breaks down the pivotal runoff election.
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Future of Amazon rainforest at stake in Brazil's presidential election
On Sunday, millions of people across Brazil will vote in the final round of its presidential election. They'll choose between right-wing incumbent Jair Bolsonaro, and former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. To many, the future of the Amazon rainforest is on the ballot. Special correspondent Jane Ferguson has the story produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center.
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Brazil: Bolsonaro supporters call for military intervention
Thousands of Brazilians have taken to the streets after former president Lula da Silva secured a return to power on Sunday.
Amazon Leader Welcomes Climate Vow from Brazil's Lula to End Deforestation with Indigenous Help
Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva addressed world leaders at the U.N. climate conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on Wednesday, vowing to end deforestation of the Amazon rainforest and create a ministry to represent Indigenous peoples in his government. Brazil's new approach to climate change aims to reverse outgoing far-right President Jair Bolsonaro's policies that have devastated Indigenous lands. "With Lula's support, we can fight against deforestation and support Indigenous peoples in protecting and confronting the threats they face, including assassinations and human rights violations," says Gregório Mirabal, an Indigenous leader from the Venezuelan Amazon. His colleague Atossa Soltani, board president of Amazon Watch, translated for him.