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May 2, 2023

Brazil's Lula, Argentina's Fernández look to eschew US dollar as peso's value crumbles

Argentine President Alberto Fernández met with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Tuesday to examine means of flouting U.S. dollar usage in international commerce.

May 2, 2023

Brazil threatens Google with hourly $200K fines for advocacy against 'misinformation' bills

Brazil's socialist government has threatened Google with legal action for opposing proposed legislation that would punish so-called misinformation and hate speech on tech platforms.

May 1, 2023

Former UFC fighter dies after being hit by bus in Brazil: report

Former UFC fighter Felipe Corales was killed after being hit by a bus in Brazil on Monday, according to a report. Corales owned a 2-4 record in UFC.

April 26, 2023

Brazilian dictionary adds 'Pelé' as adjective for 'exceptional, incomparable, unique'

Brazil's Michaelis dictionary on Wednesday announced a new definition of "Pelé," paying tribute to the nation's late soccer phenom by popular demand.

April 26, 2023

Brazilian judge temporarily suspends Telegram app

A Brazilian federal judge has ordered a temporary suspension of Telegram, a messaging app that has reportedly refused to turn data on far-right users over to authorities.

April 26, 2023

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro gives testimony about his actions related to the Jan. 8 attacks

Jair Bosonaro, the former president of Brazil, gave testimony about his actions related to the Jan. 8 attacks. Hundreds of people involved in the attacks are expected to stand trial.

April 21, 2023

Brazil's president arrives in Portugal amid heightened tensions with EU over position on war in Ukraine

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the president of Brazil, has received backlash from the EU over his position on the war in Ukraine. Brazil's presidents arrived in Portugal on April 21, 2023.

April 17, 2023

Russia's foreign minister visits Brazil as President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva pushes for peace in Ukraine

Brazil's foreign minister welcomed his Russian counterpart into his country's capital on April 17, 2023. Brazil's president is pushing for a diplomatic approach for peace in Ukraine.

April 15, 2023

Biden's weakness has led Brazil, Egypt, UAE, others to turn to China over America, senator says

Arkansas Republican Senator Tom Cotton joined 'Hannity' to sound off on Biden's weakness on the world stage as allies turn to China over America.

April 14, 2023

Brazilian judge orders police to question Bolsonaro over post-inauguration riots

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered federal police to interrogate former President Jair Bolsonaro over attacks by supporters after his successor's inauguration.