Category: Brazil
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Supporters of Bolsonaro Gather in São Paulo
Supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro gathered on Sunday afternoon (02/25) in São Paulo. Wearing yellow t-shirts and carrying flags of Brazil and Israel, they arrived at the rally on buses with license plates from outside the city and from other states.
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Supporters of Bolsonaro Hold Rally in São Paulo
Supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro gathered on Sunday afternoon (February 25) in São Paulo. Wearing yellow t-shirts and carrying flags of Brazil and Israel, they arrived at the rally on buses with license plates from outside the city and from other states. The former president — who has been barred by the Superior Electoral…
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Dani Alves Sentenced to Four and a Half Years in Prison for Sexual Assault
Former Barcelona and Brazil football player Dani Alves has been sentenced to four years and six months for the rape of a 23-year-old woman at a nightclub in Barcelona in December 2022. A written statement from the National Court of Barcelona states that the victim did not consent to have sexual relations with Alves and…
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8 Million Enjoyed the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro This Year
Approximately 8 million people enjoyed the Carnival in the city of Rio de Janeiro.
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Tickets for the Copa América USA Go on Sale Next Week
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Tickets for the Copa América 2024 in the United States will go on sale on February 28, CONMEBOL announced. Tickets for the group stages, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and third place match will all be available for purchase on this date. Tickets for the final at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens will not be on sale…
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Tickets for the Copa América in the USA Go on Sale Next Week
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With 121 days remaining until the opening match of the 48th edition of the CONMEBOL Copa América USA 2024, CONMEBOL announced that starting Wednesday, February 28, at 10 a.m. (local time for each stadium), fans will be able to purchase tickets for the group stage, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and third-place match of the oldest national team…
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Israel Declares Lula ‘Persona Non Grata’ After Speech on the Holocaust
Israel’s Foreign Minister, Israel Katz, criticized President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva again for his statements regarding Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip and the cut in humanitarian aid to the region’s inhabitants. Katz declared Lula persona non grata on social media. “We will not forgive and we will not forget — on my behalf…
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Israel Declares Lula ‘Persona Non Grata’ After Holocaust Speech
Israel’s Foreign Minister, Israel Katz, once again criticized President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for his statements regarding Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip and the cut in humanitarian aid to the region’s inhabitants. Katz declared Lula persona non grata on social media. “We will not forgive and we will not forget – on my…
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Brazil Loses Two of Its Greatest Business Minds in the Retail Sector
In just a few days in February, Brazil lost two of its brightest business minds in the retail sector. Luiza Trajano Donato, founder of the retail giant Magazine Luiza, passed away on February 12 at the age of 98, and Abílio Diniz, co-founder of Pão de Açúcar, Brazil’s largest supermarket chain, died on February 18…
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Airfares Are Lower. Take Advantage! This May Not Last Long
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Airfares fell 6.4% in January compared to the previous year, the Labor Department reported in its monthly consumer price index report. BUT it may not last long. January is typically a slower month for travel. Domestic travel usually increases during the winter (February) and spring (March/April) school holidays. However, airlines are forecasting robust demand this…