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Brazil’s Supreme Court allows Jair Bolsonaro to remain under house arrest on health grounds

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro will remain under house arrest after Brazil's Supreme Court ruled that the measure remains the most appropriate option given his health condition. The decision extends a humanitarian arrangement first granted earlier this year, allowing Bolsonaro to continue......

Lula leads Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil presidential run-off, poll shows

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva would defeat opposition Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a potential second-round presidential run-off, according to a new AtlasIntel/Bloomberg poll released Wednesday, signaling a modest lead ahead of Brazil’s October election cycle. The......

Brazil’s Lula extends lead over Flávio Bolsonaro ahead of presidential election, Poll shows

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has increased his lead over opposition senator Flávio Bolsonaro in the race ahead of this year’s presidential election, according to a new opinion poll released Wednesday. The survey suggests that Lula would win a potential second-round......

Brazil’s Lula starts preventive radiotherapy after skin lesion removal

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has begun preventive radiotherapy treatment following the removal of a skin lesion, according to a medical statement released by his doctors. The 80-year-old leader started the treatment on Monday after undergoing a procedure on April 24 to remove......

Brazil’s Lula seeks stronger relationship with Trump, Washington post reports

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has expressed interest in strengthening his personal and diplomatic relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump, according to an interview published by the Washington Post. Lula said that closer ties with the U.S. leader could help attract American......

Brazil’s Lula removes import tax on low-value online purchases from platforms like shein and temu

The government of Brazil has decided to eliminate a tax on low-value international online purchases, marking a significant shift in its e-commerce and consumer policy ahead of upcoming elections. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva отменated the levy, which had previously imposed a 20% charge......

Brazilian Supreme Court suspends law that could have reduced Bolsonaro’s prison sentence

A judge from Supreme Federal Court of Brazil has suspended the implementation of a controversial law that could have significantly reduced the prison sentence of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro. Justice Alexandre de Moraes ruled that the legislation should not take effect until the country’s......

Trump and Lula meet at White House to address tariffs, minerals and security ties

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the White House on Thursday for a working summit covering trade tariffs, critical minerals access and cooperation against organized crime. The meeting marked the first bilateral face-to-face on American soil since......

Brazil’s Lula visits Washington in bid to ease trade tensions with Trump

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is visiting Washington in an effort to strengthen diplomatic ties with U.S. President Donald Trump and prevent the introduction of new trade tariffs that could affect Brazilian exports. The meeting at the White House comes at a sensitive moment in......