BOLSONARO POLITICAL COMEBACK
Lula da Silva: A metalworker who rose from poverty to reclaim Brazil's presidency
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured a fourth, non-consecutive term as Brazil’s president, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro in a fiercely contested election. The victory strengthens the left’s position in Latin America amid Donald Trump’s growing influence, marking another remarkable comeback for the former metalworker who overcame corruption convictions and imprisonment.
Lula vs Bolsonaro: As Brazil lies on the brink of tilting right, India watches its major BRICS partner
Flávio Bolsonaro secured leading votes against incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil's elections on October 4. The runoff on October 25 could solidify right-wing power across South America, following a regional trend. Lula aims to reduce economic inequality while Bolsonaro focuses on crime and spending cuts. India is observing the elections closely due to its strategic partnership with Brazil in various sectors.
Brazil election: Bolsonaro’s son Flavio surges as father’s political comeback gathers pace
Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil, remains under house arrest while his family gains political power. His son Flavio Bolsonaro won a surprising victory in the presidential election's first round. The right-wing Liberal Party saw significant success, indicating growing public support despite Jair's legal challenges. The new Congress will prioritize potential amnesty for Jair Bolsonaro in the upcoming session.
Brazil election: Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro face off in tight race shaped by Trump factor
Brazilians are preparing to vote in a tight election between President Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro on Sunday. Lula is seeking a fourth term while Bolsonaro aims to take advantage of his father's legacy. Opinion polls indicate neither candidate is expected to achieve a majority in the first round of voting. Key demographics are divided, with Lula favored among low-income voters and Bolsonaro appealing to wealthier groups.
From 'Untamed' to 'The Summer I Turned Pretty': List of movies, TV series you can watch on Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu and more
The weekend brings a fresh wave of entertainment. Superman dominates the box office. Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and others offer new series and movies. 'The Actor' streams on Hulu. 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' returns on Amazon. 'Foundation Season 3' is on Apple TV Plus. 'Jaws @ 50' is available on Hulu and Disney+. 'Opus' streams on HBO Max.
Donald Trump inauguration day 2025: Date, time, guest list, invitees, parade schedule, rally
Donald Trump will officially become the US President on January 20.
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Former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro barred from running for office for 8 years
The judge added that with the vote, Brazilian authorities would show they do not tolerate "criminal extremism attacking the powers of the state, fake news, disinformation to try to deceive voters." Bolsonaro has denied any wrongdoing. Speaking to Brazilian radio station Itatiaia on Friday, Bolsonaro said he planned to appeal the court's decision.
Brazil’s ex-President Jair Bolsonaro barred from running for political office until 2030; Here’s what happened
Brazil's highest electoral court has found ex-President Bolsonaro guilty of abusing power and misusing public media during the 2022 election. This decision may put an end to his political comeback hopes in the forthcoming election.
Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sworn in, vows accountability and rebuilding
Lula will have to navigate more challenging economic conditions than he enjoyed in his first two terms, when the global commodities boom proved a windfall for Brazil. At the time, his administration's flagship welfare program helped lift tens of millions of impoverished people into the middle class. He left office with a personal approval rating of 83%. In the intervening years, Brazil’s economy plunged into two deep recessions — first, during the tenure of his handpicked successor, and then during the pandemic — and ordinary Brazilians suffered greatly.
Lula wins Brazil election in political resurrection for leftist
Tens of thousands of jubilant supporters took to the streets of Sao Paulo to celebrate a stunning comeback for the 77-year-old former metalworker who, following his previous two-term 2003-2010 presidency, served prison time for corruption convictions that were later annulled.
Brazil Elections 2022: In a stunning comeback, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva beats Jair Bolsonaro
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva makes history in 2022 Brazil elections. He will return to Brasilía’s Planalto Palace in January. Lula took 50.9% of the vote against Bolsonaro’s 49.1%, according to the official tally.
Addicted to cheap fuel, emerging markets like India, Brazil face a climate dilemma
Governments are now more concerned with supporting families and businesses than with price reform – even though unwinding subsidies would offer much-needed relief to government coffers, and upholding them can have dire consequences for both climate and economies.
WHO reports record virus cases as Trump proposes face-to-face G7 summit
Trump, who is seeking to revive the battered US economy and his political fortunes ahead of the November election, again lashed out again at China, saying its "incompetence" was responsible for "this mass Worldwide killing."
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