Category: Politics
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Trump Administration Releases Archive of Files on the Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
The National Archives published thousands of newly digitized documents related to the 1968 assassination of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr., as part of a directive from President Trump. The release on Monday fulfills an executive order that Trump signed days after the start of his second term, requiring the release and declassification of records connected…
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Coca-Cola Says It Will Use U.S. Cane Sugar in a New Coca-Cola, a Plan Boosted by Trump
Coca-Cola consumers who want to avoid corn syrup sometimes opt for Mexican Coca-Cola, made with cane sugar. But American fans of the drink will have a new option later this year. “We will launch a Coca-Cola sweetened with U.S. cane sugar this fall,” said Coca-Cola president and CEO James Quincey, on a conference call with…
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Moraes orders blocking of Eduardo Bolsonaro’s assets and bank accounts
Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered on Monday (21) the blocking of federal deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro’s (PL-SP) bank accounts and assets. With this measure, the lawmaker is barred from making financial transactions, including receiving cash donations via Pix from former President Jair Bolsonaro, his father, to fund his stay in the United States. According…
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Coca-Cola Says It Will Use U.S. Cane Sugar in a New Coke, a Plan Boosted by Trump
Coca-Cola will launch a new Coke sweetened with U.S. cane sugar this fall, an initiative boosted by President Trump amid calls to ditch high-fructose corn syrup.
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Lula expresses solidarity with STF justices after US sanctions
President Lula da Silva expressed solidarity with STF justices sanctioned by the US, calling the measure arbitrary and unfounded.
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US Revokes Visa of Moraes, Family Members, and “Allies on the Court”
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Friday (18) that he ordered the revocation of visas for Justice Alexandre de Moraes, his family members, and “allies on the Court”. The announcement does not specify which Supreme Federal Court (STF) justices will be affected. The measure was announced hours after former President Jair Bolsonaro was…
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Bolsonaro Ordered to Wear Electronic Ankle Monitor Before Trial
The ongoing dispute between the US and Brazil escalated on Friday after the Supreme Federal Court ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro — Donald Trump’s ally — to wear an electronic ankle monitor, deeming him a flight risk. The court claims that Bolsonaro sought interference from the US president to undermine the Brazilian Judiciary — allegations…
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UNICEF Marks 75 Years of Work with Children and Adolescents
Upon completing 75 years in Brazil, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has been one of the main partners in promoting and defending the rights of Brazilian children and adolescents. When it began its activities in the country, 158 out of every thousand children born died before completing one year. In other words, 16 out…
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Federal Police Carries Out Warrants at Jair Bolsonaro’s Home, Who Will Wear Ankle Monitor
The Federal Police is carrying out two search and seizure warrants on the morning of this Friday (18) at addresses related to former President Jair Bolsonaro. He was taken to the State Secretariat of Penitentiary Administration to be fitted with an electronic ankle monitor. Under the decision, Bolsonaro, in addition to having to wear the…
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Federal Police Serve Warrants at Former President Bolsonaro’s Residence
The Federal Police carried out two search and seizure warrants at addresses linked to former President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday morning (July 18).