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🏡 President Lula has launched a sweeping housing initiative meant to reach Brazil’s middle class while bolstering low‑income access to credit. Under the new plan, Caixa Econômica will once again finance up to 80% of purchase costs for homes valued up to R$ 2.25 million, expanding access.
October 10, 2025 at 6:24 PM
🏡 President Lula has launched a sweeping housing initiative meant to reach Brazil’s middle class while bolstering low‑income access to credit. Under the new plan, Caixa Econômica will once again finance up to 80% of purchase costs for homes valued up to R$ 2.25 million, expanding access.
🏟 Assunción defeats Rio‑Niterói in the bid to host the 2031 Pan and Parapan Games, securing 28 votes to 24. The decision marks Paraguay’s first time hosting the full Games.
🇧🇷 The Brazilian bid leaned on legacy — 2007 Pan and 2016 Olympic — but could not overcome Assunción’s political backing.
🇧🇷 The Brazilian bid leaned on legacy — 2007 Pan and 2016 Olympic — but could not overcome Assunción’s political backing.
October 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
🏟 Assunción defeats Rio‑Niterói in the bid to host the 2031 Pan and Parapan Games, securing 28 votes to 24. The decision marks Paraguay’s first time hosting the full Games.
🇧🇷 The Brazilian bid leaned on legacy — 2007 Pan and 2016 Olympic — but could not overcome Assunción’s political backing.
🇧🇷 The Brazilian bid leaned on legacy — 2007 Pan and 2016 Olympic — but could not overcome Assunción’s political backing.
💥 PUTIN ADMITS FAULT
✈️ Vladimir Putin has admitted that Russia was responsible for shooting down an Embraer-190 jet from Azerbaijan Airlines, which crashed in Kazakhstan in December 2024, killing 38 people. He said two Russian missiles detonated near the aircraft.
✈️ Vladimir Putin has admitted that Russia was responsible for shooting down an Embraer-190 jet from Azerbaijan Airlines, which crashed in Kazakhstan in December 2024, killing 38 people. He said two Russian missiles detonated near the aircraft.
October 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
💥 PUTIN ADMITS FAULT
✈️ Vladimir Putin has admitted that Russia was responsible for shooting down an Embraer-190 jet from Azerbaijan Airlines, which crashed in Kazakhstan in December 2024, killing 38 people. He said two Russian missiles detonated near the aircraft.
✈️ Vladimir Putin has admitted that Russia was responsible for shooting down an Embraer-190 jet from Azerbaijan Airlines, which crashed in Kazakhstan in December 2024, killing 38 people. He said two Russian missiles detonated near the aircraft.
🇧🇷💸 Brazil will exempt workers earning up to R$5,000/month (~USD 1,000) from income tax starting in 2026. It’s Lula and Haddad’s biggest tax reform yet—putting more money in workers’ pockets and easing the burden on the lower and middle classes.
October 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
🇧🇷💸 Brazil will exempt workers earning up to R$5,000/month (~USD 1,000) from income tax starting in 2026. It’s Lula and Haddad’s biggest tax reform yet—putting more money in workers’ pockets and easing the burden on the lower and middle classes.
Brazil’s Chief Justice Luís Roberto Barroso has announced his retirement from the Supreme Court, set for early 2025. Known for his progressive rulings, Barroso leaves behind a legacy shaped by fierce legal battles and outspoken defense of democracy. 🇧🇷⚖️
October 10, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Brazil’s Chief Justice Luís Roberto Barroso has announced his retirement from the Supreme Court, set for early 2025. Known for his progressive rulings, Barroso leaves behind a legacy shaped by fierce legal battles and outspoken defense of democracy. 🇧🇷⚖️
🛒 To dodge Trump’s tariff hike, Health Minister Alexandre Padilha is hitting the road, heading to the UK, China, and India in search of new deals. The goal? Cut down on Brazil’s reliance on the US and bring in investments for the health sector, especially in vaccines, medicine, and tech.
October 10, 2025 at 2:13 PM
🛒 To dodge Trump’s tariff hike, Health Minister Alexandre Padilha is hitting the road, heading to the UK, China, and India in search of new deals. The goal? Cut down on Brazil’s reliance on the US and bring in investments for the health sector, especially in vaccines, medicine, and tech.
🇧🇷 BREAKING | Bolsonaro diagnosed with skin cancer
Doctors confirmed two squamous cell carcinoma lesions on his chest and arm, calling them “in situ.” The former president faces treatment after eight lesions were removed this week.
But wait. There's more 👇🏽
Doctors confirmed two squamous cell carcinoma lesions on his chest and arm, calling them “in situ.” The former president faces treatment after eight lesions were removed this week.
But wait. There's more 👇🏽
September 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
🇧🇷 BREAKING | Bolsonaro diagnosed with skin cancer
Doctors confirmed two squamous cell carcinoma lesions on his chest and arm, calling them “in situ.” The former president faces treatment after eight lesions were removed this week.
But wait. There's more 👇🏽
Doctors confirmed two squamous cell carcinoma lesions on his chest and arm, calling them “in situ.” The former president faces treatment after eight lesions were removed this week.
But wait. There's more 👇🏽
⚖🎉 Brazilian crowds cheered after ex-president Jair Bolsonaro was convicted for attempting a coup. In a surreal twist, celebrations featured an Alexandre de Moraes look-alike, echoing the judge who has become Bolsonaro’s (and Trump's) fiercest adversary.
September 13, 2025 at 9:37 PM
⚖🎉 Brazilian crowds cheered after ex-president Jair Bolsonaro was convicted for attempting a coup. In a surreal twist, celebrations featured an Alexandre de Moraes look-alike, echoing the judge who has become Bolsonaro’s (and Trump's) fiercest adversary.
🚨 BREAKING: 4-STAR GENERAL CONVICTED
For the first time in Brazil’s history, a four-star general has been convicted by a civilian court. Braga Netto was sentenced to 26 years for coup d’état and related crimes — the same charges that condemned Bolsonaro.
For the first time in Brazil’s history, a four-star general has been convicted by a civilian court. Braga Netto was sentenced to 26 years for coup d’état and related crimes — the same charges that condemned Bolsonaro.
September 11, 2025 at 10:32 PM
🚨 BREAKING: 4-STAR GENERAL CONVICTED
For the first time in Brazil’s history, a four-star general has been convicted by a civilian court. Braga Netto was sentenced to 26 years for coup d’état and related crimes — the same charges that condemned Bolsonaro.
For the first time in Brazil’s history, a four-star general has been convicted by a civilian court. Braga Netto was sentenced to 26 years for coup d’état and related crimes — the same charges that condemned Bolsonaro.
⚖️ Brazil’s Supreme Court First Panel has sentenced former president Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years and 3 months for leading the attempted coup and related crimes.
The sentence includes 24 years and 9 months of imprisonment, 2 years and 6 months of detention, and 124 day-fines.
The sentence includes 24 years and 9 months of imprisonment, 2 years and 6 months of detention, and 124 day-fines.
September 11, 2025 at 10:18 PM
⚖️ Brazil’s Supreme Court First Panel has sentenced former president Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years and 3 months for leading the attempted coup and related crimes.
The sentence includes 24 years and 9 months of imprisonment, 2 years and 6 months of detention, and 124 day-fines.
The sentence includes 24 years and 9 months of imprisonment, 2 years and 6 months of detention, and 124 day-fines.
🚨⚖️ NO APPEAL
Brazil’s Supreme Court First Panel has convicted former president Jair Bolsonaro by a 4–1 vote, in a landmark ruling that leaves no room for further appeal.
The panel will now decide the sentence Bolsonaro must serve.
Brazil’s Supreme Court First Panel has convicted former president Jair Bolsonaro by a 4–1 vote, in a landmark ruling that leaves no room for further appeal.
The panel will now decide the sentence Bolsonaro must serve.
September 11, 2025 at 9:41 PM
🚨⚖️ NO APPEAL
Brazil’s Supreme Court First Panel has convicted former president Jair Bolsonaro by a 4–1 vote, in a landmark ruling that leaves no room for further appeal.
The panel will now decide the sentence Bolsonaro must serve.
Brazil’s Supreme Court First Panel has convicted former president Jair Bolsonaro by a 4–1 vote, in a landmark ruling that leaves no room for further appeal.
The panel will now decide the sentence Bolsonaro must serve.
📈 IBOVESPA SURGES
Brazil’s stock market soared past 144,000 points for the first time in history.
The Brazilian Real also strengthened against the U.S. Dollar, which closed below R$ 5.40.
Brazil’s stock market soared past 144,000 points for the first time in history.
The Brazilian Real also strengthened against the U.S. Dollar, which closed below R$ 5.40.
September 11, 2025 at 9:05 PM
📈 IBOVESPA SURGES
Brazil’s stock market soared past 144,000 points for the first time in history.
The Brazilian Real also strengthened against the U.S. Dollar, which closed below R$ 5.40.
Brazil’s stock market soared past 144,000 points for the first time in history.
The Brazilian Real also strengthened against the U.S. Dollar, which closed below R$ 5.40.
⚖️ BREAKING: BOLSONARO CONVICTED
brazil’s Supreme Court convicts former President Jair Bolsonaro of coup d’état, conspiracy, and attacks on democratic order. Historic ruling marks first ex-president convicted of leading a coup.
brazil’s Supreme Court convicts former President Jair Bolsonaro of coup d’état, conspiracy, and attacks on democratic order. Historic ruling marks first ex-president convicted of leading a coup.
September 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
⚖️ BREAKING: BOLSONARO CONVICTED
brazil’s Supreme Court convicts former President Jair Bolsonaro of coup d’état, conspiracy, and attacks on democratic order. Historic ruling marks first ex-president convicted of leading a coup.
brazil’s Supreme Court convicts former President Jair Bolsonaro of coup d’état, conspiracy, and attacks on democratic order. Historic ruling marks first ex-president convicted of leading a coup.
🇧🇷 D-DAY IN BRAZIL
Today, former president Jair Bolsonaro faces a historic trial that could convict him of attempted coup, criminal conspiracy and violent attack on democracy. For the first time, a Brazilian head of state sits in the dock for trying to overthrow the democratic order.
Today, former president Jair Bolsonaro faces a historic trial that could convict him of attempted coup, criminal conspiracy and violent attack on democracy. For the first time, a Brazilian head of state sits in the dock for trying to overthrow the democratic order.
September 11, 2025 at 4:50 PM
🇧🇷 D-DAY IN BRAZIL
Today, former president Jair Bolsonaro faces a historic trial that could convict him of attempted coup, criminal conspiracy and violent attack on democracy. For the first time, a Brazilian head of state sits in the dock for trying to overthrow the democratic order.
Today, former president Jair Bolsonaro faces a historic trial that could convict him of attempted coup, criminal conspiracy and violent attack on democracy. For the first time, a Brazilian head of state sits in the dock for trying to overthrow the democratic order.
🎙 Lula’s Address | Independence and Sovereignty (English Subtitled)
"We are not and will not be anyone's colony ever again."
Watch Lula's full speech marking Brazil's Independence Day and defending Brazilian sovereignty in the face of the United States and the Trump administration.
"We are not and will not be anyone's colony ever again."
Watch Lula's full speech marking Brazil's Independence Day and defending Brazilian sovereignty in the face of the United States and the Trump administration.
Lula’s Address | Independence and Sovereignty (English Subtitled)
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September 7, 2025 at 12:05 AM
🎙 Lula’s Address | Independence and Sovereignty (English Subtitled)
"We are not and will not be anyone's colony ever again."
Watch Lula's full speech marking Brazil's Independence Day and defending Brazilian sovereignty in the face of the United States and the Trump administration.
"We are not and will not be anyone's colony ever again."
Watch Lula's full speech marking Brazil's Independence Day and defending Brazilian sovereignty in the face of the United States and the Trump administration.
⚖️ The Coup Plot: Bolsonaro’s historic trial
For the 1st time in Brazil, a former president sits in the dock of the Supreme Court, accused of crimes against democracy. Prosecutors say he led an armed criminal group that tried to subvert the 2022 election results
Catch up on what’s happened so far 👇🏽
For the 1st time in Brazil, a former president sits in the dock of the Supreme Court, accused of crimes against democracy. Prosecutors say he led an armed criminal group that tried to subvert the 2022 election results
Catch up on what’s happened so far 👇🏽
September 2, 2025 at 12:42 AM
⚖️ The Coup Plot: Bolsonaro’s historic trial
For the 1st time in Brazil, a former president sits in the dock of the Supreme Court, accused of crimes against democracy. Prosecutors say he led an armed criminal group that tried to subvert the 2022 election results
Catch up on what’s happened so far 👇🏽
For the 1st time in Brazil, a former president sits in the dock of the Supreme Court, accused of crimes against democracy. Prosecutors say he led an armed criminal group that tried to subvert the 2022 election results
Catch up on what’s happened so far 👇🏽
🇧🇷 BRAZIL STRIKES BACK AT TRUMP’S TARIFFS
🌱 Lula’s government is moving to protect both farmers and families from Trump’s 50% tariff war. Brazil will directly buy local production and redirect it to schools, hospitals and public food reserves, measures that also push down food prices here.
🌱 Lula’s government is moving to protect both farmers and families from Trump’s 50% tariff war. Brazil will directly buy local production and redirect it to schools, hospitals and public food reserves, measures that also push down food prices here.
August 25, 2025 at 6:58 PM
🇧🇷 BRAZIL STRIKES BACK AT TRUMP’S TARIFFS
🌱 Lula’s government is moving to protect both farmers and families from Trump’s 50% tariff war. Brazil will directly buy local production and redirect it to schools, hospitals and public food reserves, measures that also push down food prices here.
🌱 Lula’s government is moving to protect both farmers and families from Trump’s 50% tariff war. Brazil will directly buy local production and redirect it to schools, hospitals and public food reserves, measures that also push down food prices here.
📊 JAIR, THE COUP & HOUSE ARREST
A new poll out today from Quaest shows that Bolsonaro's public image is tanking. Most Brazilians believe Bolsonaro was involved in the coup attempt, that his house arrest is fair, and that he deliberately provoked Justice Moraes to get himself arrested.
A new poll out today from Quaest shows that Bolsonaro's public image is tanking. Most Brazilians believe Bolsonaro was involved in the coup attempt, that his house arrest is fair, and that he deliberately provoked Justice Moraes to get himself arrested.
August 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
📊 JAIR, THE COUP & HOUSE ARREST
A new poll out today from Quaest shows that Bolsonaro's public image is tanking. Most Brazilians believe Bolsonaro was involved in the coup attempt, that his house arrest is fair, and that he deliberately provoked Justice Moraes to get himself arrested.
A new poll out today from Quaest shows that Bolsonaro's public image is tanking. Most Brazilians believe Bolsonaro was involved in the coup attempt, that his house arrest is fair, and that he deliberately provoked Justice Moraes to get himself arrested.
President of Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court, Luis Roberto Barroso, was treated like a celebrity and mobbed by "fans" at Caetano Veloso’s concert in Brasília, the country’s capital.
The Justice was seen posing for photos with citizens during the show.
The Justice was seen posing for photos with citizens during the show.
August 25, 2025 at 1:57 AM
President of Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court, Luis Roberto Barroso, was treated like a celebrity and mobbed by "fans" at Caetano Veloso’s concert in Brasília, the country’s capital.
The Justice was seen posing for photos with citizens during the show.
The Justice was seen posing for photos with citizens during the show.
🏵 BRICS PAY IS COMING
The Brics Pay system – dubbed the “Brics Pix” – is set for official launch in September 2025, according to the Brics Business Council. Designed for fast, low-cost and secure cross-border payments, it aims to connect the bloc’s member countries.
The Brics Pay system – dubbed the “Brics Pix” – is set for official launch in September 2025, according to the Brics Business Council. Designed for fast, low-cost and secure cross-border payments, it aims to connect the bloc’s member countries.
August 21, 2025 at 10:54 PM
🏵 BRICS PAY IS COMING
The Brics Pay system – dubbed the “Brics Pix” – is set for official launch in September 2025, according to the Brics Business Council. Designed for fast, low-cost and secure cross-border payments, it aims to connect the bloc’s member countries.
The Brics Pay system – dubbed the “Brics Pix” – is set for official launch in September 2025, according to the Brics Business Council. Designed for fast, low-cost and secure cross-border payments, it aims to connect the bloc’s member countries.
🤝 Reacting to Trump’s latest squeeze, Brazil, China & India huddled today to hard-wire BRICS:
① PIX-style cross-border payments in local cash;
② a home-grown commodity bourse;
③ internal markets for grain, energy & tech.
Global South builds our plan B while MAGA swings tariff clubs.
① PIX-style cross-border payments in local cash;
② a home-grown commodity bourse;
③ internal markets for grain, energy & tech.
Global South builds our plan B while MAGA swings tariff clubs.
August 7, 2025 at 7:40 PM
🤝 Reacting to Trump’s latest squeeze, Brazil, China & India huddled today to hard-wire BRICS:
① PIX-style cross-border payments in local cash;
② a home-grown commodity bourse;
③ internal markets for grain, energy & tech.
Global South builds our plan B while MAGA swings tariff clubs.
① PIX-style cross-border payments in local cash;
② a home-grown commodity bourse;
③ internal markets for grain, energy & tech.
Global South builds our plan B while MAGA swings tariff clubs.
🇧🇷🤝🇮🇳 While Trump hammers India with fresh sanctions, Brazil’s President Lula picked up the phone to stand with Prime Minister Modi.
Lula offered to swing open Mercosur’s doors for a Brazil-India free-trade pact and even floated exporting Brazil’s wildly successful Pix instant-payment rails
Lula offered to swing open Mercosur’s doors for a Brazil-India free-trade pact and even floated exporting Brazil’s wildly successful Pix instant-payment rails
August 7, 2025 at 7:38 PM
🇧🇷🤝🇮🇳 While Trump hammers India with fresh sanctions, Brazil’s President Lula picked up the phone to stand with Prime Minister Modi.
Lula offered to swing open Mercosur’s doors for a Brazil-India free-trade pact and even floated exporting Brazil’s wildly successful Pix instant-payment rails
Lula offered to swing open Mercosur’s doors for a Brazil-India free-trade pact and even floated exporting Brazil’s wildly successful Pix instant-payment rails
🚨🔥 WHAT IN THE BRAZIL IS THIS
Chaos reigned in Brazil’s lower house last night. Shortly after 10 p.m. on August 6, dozens of deputies from the far-right Liberal Party (PL) surged onto the dais, planted themselves in the Speaker’s chair and refused to let Chamber president Hugo Motta open business.
Chaos reigned in Brazil’s lower house last night. Shortly after 10 p.m. on August 6, dozens of deputies from the far-right Liberal Party (PL) surged onto the dais, planted themselves in the Speaker’s chair and refused to let Chamber president Hugo Motta open business.
August 7, 2025 at 3:34 PM
🚨🔥 WHAT IN THE BRAZIL IS THIS
Chaos reigned in Brazil’s lower house last night. Shortly after 10 p.m. on August 6, dozens of deputies from the far-right Liberal Party (PL) surged onto the dais, planted themselves in the Speaker’s chair and refused to let Chamber president Hugo Motta open business.
Chaos reigned in Brazil’s lower house last night. Shortly after 10 p.m. on August 6, dozens of deputies from the far-right Liberal Party (PL) surged onto the dais, planted themselves in the Speaker’s chair and refused to let Chamber president Hugo Motta open business.
🚨 BRAZIL: CONGRESS UNDER SIEGE
Far-right lawmakers have seized control of the Speaker’s bench in Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies. Pro-government legislators are seated on the floor of the chamber, refusing to leave.
Far-right lawmakers have seized control of the Speaker’s bench in Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies. Pro-government legislators are seated on the floor of the chamber, refusing to leave.
August 7, 2025 at 1:13 AM
🚨 BRAZIL: CONGRESS UNDER SIEGE
Far-right lawmakers have seized control of the Speaker’s bench in Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies. Pro-government legislators are seated on the floor of the chamber, refusing to leave.
Far-right lawmakers have seized control of the Speaker’s bench in Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies. Pro-government legislators are seated on the floor of the chamber, refusing to leave.
🚨 THIS JUST IN — BRAZIL
House Speaker Hugo Motta has just declared there is “no chance” he’ll back down from reopening Brazil’s Congress, currently under siege by far-right lawmakers.
House Speaker Hugo Motta has just declared there is “no chance” he’ll back down from reopening Brazil’s Congress, currently under siege by far-right lawmakers.
August 7, 2025 at 12:38 AM
🚨 THIS JUST IN — BRAZIL
House Speaker Hugo Motta has just declared there is “no chance” he’ll back down from reopening Brazil’s Congress, currently under siege by far-right lawmakers.
House Speaker Hugo Motta has just declared there is “no chance” he’ll back down from reopening Brazil’s Congress, currently under siege by far-right lawmakers.