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Germany and Brazil call for stronger European-Brazilian cooperation

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva emphasized the importance of strengthening ties between Europe and Brazil during a high-level meeting held at a major international industrial fair in Hanover. The two leaders highlighted the growing strategic......

Spain, Mexico and Brazil call for respectful dialogue to address Cuba crisis

Spain, Mexico and Brazil have jointly called for a “sincere and respectful dialogue” to address the deepening crisis in Cuba, expressing concern over the worsening humanitarian situation on the island. In a coordinated statement issued following an international summit in Barcelona, leaders......

Indigenous leader Raoni Metuktire backs Lula ahead of Brazil’s October election

Prominent Brazilian indigenous leader Raoni Metuktire has announced his support for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ahead of the country’s presidential election scheduled for October, despite expressing concerns over certain government-backed projects. Speaking during a major gathering......

Indigenous march in Brasília to demand land rights

Thousands of Indigenous activists from across Brazil gathered in Brasília this week to demand faster recognition of their ancestral lands, bringing renewed attention to land rights issues ahead of the upcoming presidential election. The demonstration is part of the annual......

Brazil Finance Minister Fernando Haddad prepares bid for Sao Paulo governorship

Fernando Haddad is expected to formally announce his candidacy for governor of Sao Paulo, a move that could reshape the political landscape in Brazil’s most populous region. Haddad, a key ally of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, has played a central role in implementing tax reforms and guiding......

Trump raises global tariffs to 15% after Supreme Court setback

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he is increasing newly introduced global tariffs from 10% to 15%, with immediate effect, following a major ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States that curtailed parts of his trade policy. In a statement published on his social media platform, Trump......

Brazil says it does not want a “New Cold War” ahead of Trump meeting

Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Sunday that his country does not want a “new Cold War” at a press briefing in New Delhi, ahead of an expected meeting with Donald Trump in Washington next month. Lula urged the United States to treat all nations equally and avoid......

Brazil carnival tribute to Lula sparks political controversy

A tribute to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva during Rio de Janeiro's famous carnival has triggered political debate and legal scrutiny. The samba school Academicos de Niteroi based this year’s parade on Lula’s journey from factory worker to president, celebrating both his......

Lula criticizes Trump’s “Peace Council,” warns against a “New UN” under US control

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Friday accused former US President Donald Trump of seeking to position himself as the dominant leader of a “new United Nations” through the creation of a so-called Peace Council. Speaking at an event organized by Brazil’s Landless......