2022 Brazil News

Brazil's Lula accuses Bolsonaro of inciting violence in capital after election loss Press TV 14 Dec 2022 -- Brazil's President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has accused far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro of inciting violence following violent pro-Bolsonaro demonstrations in the capital Brasilia where vehicles were torched and clashes took place with police.
Brazil's Bolsonaro reluctant to concede defeat to Lula, disputes election result Press TV 23 Nov 2022 -- Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has challenged the election result after losing to his leftist rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva last month, arguing that votes from some institutions should be recounted in a lawsuit election officials have considered with initial skepticism.
Brazil's outgoing president Bolsonaro meets Lula's team to discuss power transition Press TV 04 Nov 2022 -- The outgoing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro met with advisors to his incoming successor Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday, who described the visit as "positive" amid fears that the far-right incumbent would try to contest his election defeat.
Brazil's top court orders removal of roadblocks by Bolsonaro supporters Press TV 01 Nov 2022 -- Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered the removal of roadblocks set up by the supporters of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, who is yet to concede defeat in the presidential election.
Brazil's Bolsonaro Refrains From Either Recognizing Lula's Election Victory or Rejecting Results Sputnik 01 Nov 2022 -- In his first public statement since the Brazilian presidential elections on Sunday, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro refused to either explicitly accept or reject the victory of his rival, former president Lula de Silva.
Press release on the outcome of the general elections in Brazil Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 31 Oct 2022
Greetings to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on winning presidential election in Brazil President of Russia 31 Oct 2022 -- Vladimir Putin sent a message to congratulate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on winning the presidential election in Brazil.
Readout of President Joe Biden's Call with President-Elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil The White House 31 Oct 2022
Lula Da Silva Wins Brazil's Presidential Runoff Vote VOA 31 Oct 2022 -- Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva triumphed over incumbent president Jair Bolsonaro Sunday in Brazil's presidential runoff vote.
Brazil: Statement by High Representative Josep Borrell on the presidential elections European External Action Service (EEAS) 31 Oct 2022 -- Brazilian citizens went to the polls on 30 October to elect their new president in a peaceful and well-organised election.
Former president Lula da Silva wins second round of Brazil's presidential elections People's Daily 31 Oct 2022 -- Former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of the Workers' Party (PT) won the second round of presidential elections on Sunday and is going to serve a four-year term beginning on Jan. 1, 2023.
Lula da Silva Clinches Third Presidential Term After Besting Bolsonaro in Brazil's Runoff Election Sputnik 30 Oct 2022 -- Brazilians flooded the polls on Sunday to elect a new president in what turned out to be an extremely close runoff competition between two of the biggest names in Brazilian politics eyeing drastically different versions of Brazil's future.
Election Disinformation in Brazil Concerns Analysts, Media VOA 25 Oct 2022 -- From claims of rigged polls to accusations that the presidential front-runners are cannibals or Satan worshippers, Brazil's election has been marred by disinformation.
NWSI's Latest Warfare Innovation Continuum Workshop Examines the Future Hybrid Force US Navy 18 Oct 2022 -- The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) hosted its latest hybrid Warfare Innovation Continuum (WIC) Workshop in late September. Spearheaded by the Naval Warfare Studies Institute (NWSI), WIC 2022 brought together more than 138 participants, allowed NPS students to envision the future hybrid force with faculty, staff, fleet officers, Navy labs, industry partners, and international participants from Australia, Japan, Brazil, the Netherlands and Mexico.
INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TARKASH REACHES SOUTH AFRICA FOR IBSAMAR VII India PIB 12 Oct 2022 -- INS Tarkash reached Port Gqeberha (also known as Port Elizabeth), South Africa to participate in the seventh edition of IBSAMAR, a joint multinational maritime exercise among Indian, Brazilian and South African Navies from 10 - 12 Oct 22.
Bolsonaro, Lula Face Off in Contentious Debate VOA 17 Oct 2022 -- Brazil's final two presidential candidates faced off in a nationally televised debate Sunday just two weeks before a runoff vote.
Lula leads opinion polls as Brazil votes in tense presidential contest Press TV 02 Oct 2022 -- People in Brazil are casting their votes to choose a new president in the most divisive presidential election in the country's history, with former Brazilian president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, expected to beat far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro.
Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Foreign Minister of the Federative Republic of Brazil Carlos Alberto Franco França Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Sep 2022
Lula warns of political violence in Brazil after attack on Kirchner Press TV 03 Sep 2022 -- Former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says Brazil's politicians should prepare themselves for an increase in violence in the run-up to elections.
U.S. Maritime Forces Arrive for UNITAS LXIII hosted by Brazil US Navy 01 Sep 2022 -- Navy and Marine forces are set to arrive in Rio de Janeiro in support of UNITAS LXIII, the world's longest-running multinational maritime exercise scheduled to take place Sept. 8-22.
New York Guard Trains With Brazilian Military DoD News 30 Aug 2022 -- One hundred New York National Guard airmen, including 80 from the 106th Rescue Wing, are participating in exercises with their Brazilian air force counterparts through Aug. 31.
Readout of the 5th Round of the U.S.-Brazil Strategic Defense Talks DoD 24 Aug 2022
Brazilians will remove far-right Bolsonaro from power, says Lula Press TV 21 Aug 2022 -- Brazil's former two-term president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says Brazilians are "tired" of incumbent far-right President Jair Bolsonaro and will topple him in the Oct. 2 election.
Brazilian presidential candidates begin election campaigns Press TV 16 Aug 2022 -- Brazil's sitting President Jair Bolsonaro and former chief executive Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva have officially begun their presidential campaigns amid fears of violence.
Brazil - Javelin Missiles DSCA 09 Aug 2022 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possibleForeign Military Sale to the Government of Brazil of Javelin Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of up to $74 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
First Monkeypox Deaths Reported Outside Africa in Spain, Brazil Sputnik 30 Jul 2022 -- Europe's first monkeypox death was confirmed in Spain on Friday, Spanish media reported citing the national health ministry.
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Brazilian Minister of Defense Paulo Sérgio Nogueira de Oliveira DoD 28 Jul 2022
Brazilian president rejects sanctions against Russia to guarantee fertilizer imports People's Daily 26 Jul 2022 -- Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro reiterated Monday his opposition to economic sanctions against Russia, in order to retain the supply of Russian fertilizer imports to Brazilian agribusiness.
Brazilian president unveils deal to import Russian diesel People's Daily 12 Jul 2022 -- Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Monday announced his government has reached a deal to begin importing diesel fuel from Russia as part of measures to lower fuel prices at home.
Brazil's Bolsonaro says deal close to buy cheaper diesel from Russia amid soaring fuel prices Press TV 11 Jul 2022 -- Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro says his country is close to a deal to buy much cheaper diesel from Russia, amid a global energy crisis in the wake of Western sanctions targeting Moscow over the its military offensive in neighboring Ukraine.
Monkeypox cases in Brazil rise to 76 People's Daily 04 Jul 2022 -- A new case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Brazil, bringing the total number in the country to 76, the Ministry of Health reported on Sunday.
Readout of President Biden's Meeting with President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil The White House 09 Jun 2022
Remarks by President Biden and President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil Before Bilateral Meeting The White House 09 Jun 2022
Brazil's Petrobras Reportedly Refuses US Request to Boost Oil Output Sputnik 10 May 2022 -- Brazil's state-run oil giant Petrobras refused a US request in March to boost crude output after the US oil embargo on Russia sent global oil prices up, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing officials in the know.
Lula launches campaign to unseat Bolsonaro, vows to 'rebuild' Brazil Press TV 08 May 2022 -- Brazil's former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has announced his intention to unseat the far-right populist president Jair Bolsonaro.
Brazil's Army Refutes Reports About Talks With Germany on Ammunition Deliveries to Ukraine Sputnik 29 Apr 2022 -- The Brazilian Army told Sputnik that it was not holding talks with the German government, which reportedly wants to get ammunition for Gepard anti-aircraft vehicles for Ukraine.
Lula trial in Brazil violated due process, says UN rights panel UN News 28 Apr 2022 -- The prosecution of Brazil's former President, Luiz da Silva, violated his right to a fair trial, his right to privacy and his political rights, the UN Human Rights Committee has found.
Brazil decrees end of COVID-19 health emergency People's Daily 23 Apr 2022 -- Brazilian Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga signed a decree on Friday ending the COVID-19 public health emergency, effective 30 days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Brazil Lifts Coronavirus-Related Public Health Emergency Sputnik 18 Apr 2022 -- The Brazilian government is lifting the public health emergency announced in the country at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, about two years ago, Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga said.
Rights expert concerned about erosion of democracy in Brazil UN News 11 Apr 2022 -- Decrying the erosion of democracy in Brazil, a UN expert has called for authorities to create and maintain a safe environment conducive to the exercise of the rights to peaceful assembly and association.
Brazilian President Asked Putin for Assisting in Developing Nuclear Submarine - Reports Sputnik 17 Mar 2022 -- Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro asked during his visit to Moscow in mid-February Russian President Vladimir Putin for assisting in developing a nuclear submarine, media reported.
Secretary Blinken's Call with Brazilian Foreign Minister França US Dept. of State 25 Feb 2022
Press statements following Russian-Brazilian talks President of Russia 16 Feb 2022 -- Following Russian-Brazilian talks, Vladimir Putin and President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro made statements for the press.
Putin Hosts Brazilian President Amid Crisis Over Russian Military Buildup Near Ukraine RFE/RL 16 Feb 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed ties between Russia and Brazil on February 16 as he hosted Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro for talks at the Kremlin.
Press release on Russia-Brazil talks between the foreign and defence ministers in the 2+2 format Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 16 Feb 2022
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks and answers to media questions at a joint news conference with Foreign Minister of Brazil Carlos Franca following talks in the 2 + 2 format, Moscow, February 16, 2022 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 16 Feb 2022
Brazil Records 140,234 New Cases of COVID-19 SPA 13 Feb 2022 -- Brazil recorded 140,234 new infections of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), along with 896 deaths in the past 24 hours.
Brazil: Key torture prevention mechanism whittled down for detainees UN News 11 Feb 2022 -- Brazil must comply with its international obligations, and reinforce its national prevention mechanisms against torture, UN independent experts said on Friday, after concluding a visit to the country, which is home to the third largest prison population in the world.
Saab's Shares Rise as Brazil Reaffirms Interest in More Gripen Fighter Jets Sputnik 02 Feb 2022 -- Brazil remains the largest operator of Saab Gripen jets worldwide outside Sweden and its further interest has bolstered the company, which has seen its plans to export to neighbours fall through one by one.
Brazil Records 183,722 New Cases of COVID-19 SPA 26 Jan 2022 -- Brazil recorded 183,722 new infections of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), along with 487 deaths in the past 24 hours.
Brazil Records 83,340 New Cases of COVID-19 SPA 25 Jan 2022 -- Brazil recorded 83,340 new infections of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), along with 259 deaths in the past 24 hours.
Brazil Records 135,080 New Cases of COVID-19 SPA 24 Jan 2022 -- Brazil recorded 135,080 new infections of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), along with 296 deaths in the past 24 hours.
Brazil Records 157,393 New Cases of COVID-19 SPA 23 Jan 2022 -- Brazil recorded 157,393 new infections of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), along with 238 deaths in the past 24 hours.
Brazil reports over 160,000 new COVID-19 cases for 3rd straight day People's Daily 22 Jan 2022 -- Brazil reported 166,539 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the third consecutive day on which the country registered more than 160,000 cases, the National Council of Health Secretaries said Friday.
Brazil Records 166,539 New Cases of COVID-19 SPA 22 Jan 2022 -- Brazil recorded 166,539 new infections of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), along with 358 deaths, in the past 24 hours.
Brazil Records 168,495 New Cases of COVID-19 SPA 21 Jan 2022 -- Brazil recorded 168,495 new infections of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), along with 350 deaths in the past 24 hours.
Brazil Records 137,103 New Cases of COVID-19 SPA 19 Jan 2022 -- Brazil recorded 137,103 new infections of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), along with 351 deaths in the past 24 hours.
Brazil Records 74,134 New Cases of COVID-19 SPA 18 Jan 2022 -- Brazil recorded 74,134 new infections of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), along with 121 deaths in the past 24 hours.
Brazil Records 70,765 New Cases of COVID-19 SPA 12 Jan 2022 -- Brazil recorded 70,765 new infections of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), along with 147 deaths in the past 24 hours.
Brazil Records 24,382 New Cases of COVID-19 SPA 10 Jan 2022 -- Brazil recorded 24,382 new infections of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), along with 44 deaths in the past 24 hours.
Secretary Blinken's Call with Brazilian Foreign Minister França US Dept. of State 10 Jan 2022
Brazil Records 49,303 New Cases of COVID-19 SPA 09 Jan 2022 -- Brazil recorded 49,303 new infections of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), along with 115 deaths in the past 24 hours.
Brazil Registers 76 COVID-19 Deaths SPA 04 Jan 2022 -- Brazil registered 76 COVID-19 deaths on Monday and 11,850 additional cases, according to data released by the nation's Health Ministry, Reuters reported.
Brazil Registers 49 COVID-19 Deaths SPA 02 Jan 2022 -- Brazil reported yesterday 49 COVID-19 deaths and 3,986 additional cases, according to data released by the nation's Health Ministry, Reuters reported.
Brazil Registers 72 New COVID-19 Deaths SPA 01 Jan 2022 -- Brazil registered 72 COVID-19 deaths on Friday and 10,282 additional cases, according to data released by the nation's Health Ministry, Reuters reported.

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