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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
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New protected area and expansion of conservation and protection: understand the decrees signed by Lula at COP15 in MS

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced an expansion of protected areas in the Pantanal and the creation of a new conservation unit in the Cerrado during the COP15 conference in Brazil.

Mar 23 • 00:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula highlights the importance of the Pantanal at the opening of COP15 in MS

Brazilian President Lula da Silva emphasizes the significance of the Pantanal region during the opening of the COP15, focusing on biodiversity protection and environmental agreements.

Mar 22 • 23:22 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

US wants ‘to colonize us again’ – Lula to Latin American leaders

Brazilian President Lula da Silva criticized US foreign policy in Latin America, suggesting it threatens a return to colonialism and questioning its democratic nature.

Mar 22 • 12:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula criticizes UN Security Council and calls for reforms: "They are the ones making the wars"

Brazilian President Lula da Silva criticizes the UN Security Council and advocates for reform, arguing that its permanent members contribute to global conflicts.

Mar 21 • 23:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula criticizes UN and says Security Council 'creates wars' instead of preventing them

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva criticized the UN Security Council for promoting conflicts instead of maintaining peace, particularly pointing to wars in the Middle East.

Mar 21 • 21:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula says Brazil owns Petrobras and criticizes the privatization of BR amid rising oil prices

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defended Petrobras's role and criticized the past privatization of BR Distribuidora as a barrier to controlling rising diesel prices in Brazil.

Mar 20 • 19:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dario Durigan appointed as the new Minister of Finance in place of Haddad

Dario Durigan has been appointed as the new Minister of Finance, succeeding Fernando Haddad who stepped down to run for the government of São Paulo.

Mar 20 • 11:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The legacy of Fernando Haddad in economics - The Subject #1684

Fernando Haddad concluded his tenure as Brazil's Minister of Finance, during which he achieved notable economic growth and reforms while facing criticism over increased taxes and public debt.

Mar 20 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Durigan Takes Over the Treasury with the Challenge to Shield Fiscal Policies and Pave the Economy for Possible Lula 4

Dario Durigan is set to officially take over as Brazil's Minister of Finance, tasked with managing fiscal pressures in an election year while preparing for the potential continuation of Lula's economic policies.

Mar 20 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula says Master is 'snake's egg' of Bolsonaro and Roberto Campos Neto, former president of the Central Bank

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva criticized the Master Bank issue as a product of the Bolsonaro administration and its former Central Bank president, Roberto Campos Neto.

Mar 20 • 00:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula pressures governors to eliminate ICMS on diesel to mitigate impact of the war

Brazilian President Lula da Silva urges governors to eliminate the ICMS tax on diesel to alleviate the economic impact from rising international oil prices.

Mar 19 • 18:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula confirms attendance at PT fundraising dinner

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva confirmed his attendance at a PT fundraising dinner scheduled for April 6 in Brasília.

Mar 19 • 17:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula confirms Dario Durigan as Minister of Finance: 'he is the one you will charge for many things'

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced that Dario Durigan will succeed Fernando Haddad as the new Minister of Finance.

Mar 19 • 16:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula says he is 'sad' about the Central Bank's decision to reduce interest rates by 'only' 0.25 percentage points

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expressed disappointment with the Central Bank's decision to reduce interest rates by only 0.25 percentage points, advocating for a greater cut.

Mar 19 • 16:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Senate mandates electronic monitoring for aggressors of women, and project goes to Lula for sanction

The Brazilian Senate has approved a bill requiring electronic monitoring for those accused of violence against women, aiming to enhance protections and reduce femicide cases.

Mar 19 • 12:39 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The US and Brazil negotiate an agreement on critical minerals, says US diplomat

The United States is in negotiations with Brazil for an agreement regarding critical mineral supply chains amidst diplomatic tensions.

Mar 19 • 12:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police investigates whether money diverted from INSS helped pay for travels of President Lula's son

The Federal Police is investigating potential links between diverted INSS funds and travel expenses for Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, President Lula's son.

Mar 19 • 01:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula says that fuel prices rose in Brazil because 'there are many people who like to take advantage of misfortune'

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva attributed the rise in fuel prices in Brazil to opportunists taking advantage of global crises.

Mar 19 • 00:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
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Brazil approves a law requiring platforms to combat children's digital addiction

Brazil has approved a new law aimed at limiting children's use of social media to combat digital addiction and protect minors online.

Mar 18 • 22:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senate approves salary adjustment for members of the Federal Public Ministry, increase will cost R$ 1.6 billion until 2028

The Brazilian Senate approved salary adjustments for members of the Federal Public Ministry, which will have a significant financial impact of R$ 1.6 billion by 2028.

Mar 18 • 21:54 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
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Brazil regulates a law that forces platforms to combat children's digital addiction

Brazil has implemented a law that limits social media use by minors to protect against digital addiction.

Mar 18 • 21:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula's Government Launches ECA Digital to Enhance Protection for Children on the Internet

The Brazilian government, led by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has introduced ECA Digital, a statute aimed at strengthening online protections for children and adolescents.

Mar 18 • 19:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula signs decrees regulating Digital ECA; see main points

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed three decrees to implement the Digital Child and Adolescent Statute (ECA) in Brazil, aimed at enhancing protections for minors online.

Mar 18 • 19:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula calls on Federal Police against diesel price increases concerned about negative reflections in the election year

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has initiated investigations into alleged illegal practices in the diesel fuel sector amid rising prices and inflation concerns ahead of elections.

Mar 18 • 12:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lulinha opens a 'shell company' in Spain amid INSS investigations

Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha, opens a shell company in Spain as investigations into potential fraud involving the INSS begin.

Mar 18 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lulinha's defense says company opened in Madrid aims at future projects

The defense of Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha, claims that the company he established in Madrid is legitimate and designed for future projects, despite being inactive at present.

Mar 18 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula receives Cristian Ribera, Paralympic athlete who won Brazil's first-ever medal at the Winter Games

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva met with Cristian Ribera, the Paralympic athlete who won the country's first-ever silver medal in cross-country skiing at the Winter Paralympics.

Mar 17 • 19:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government to initiate new round of import tariff cuts after requests from companies, says MDIC secretary

Brazil's government will implement a new reduction in import tariffs to zero for a limited time following requests from companies, as confirmed by the secretary of the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce, and Services.

Mar 17 • 17:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula cancels launch event for ECA Digital to review decree

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva canceled the launch event for the ECA Digital initiative to gain better understanding of a decree he was supposed to sign.

Mar 17 • 17:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Kassab bets on the rejection and glass roofs of Lula and Flávio

Gilberto Kassab is strategizing around the divided voter base between Luiz Inácio da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, hinting that a decision will be made soon regarding a candidate who can appeal to the electorate.

Mar 17 • 15:17 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

In addition to importing by ships, BYD will bring 50,000 cars manufactured in Brazil to the country

BYD plans to import 50,000 cars manufactured in Brazil to Argentina in addition to utilizing its fleet of cargo ships for importation.

Mar 17 • 14:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula is set to sign a decree that regulates the Digital Child and Adolescent Statute this Tuesday; see main points

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is expected to sign decrees that will regulate the Digital Statute of the Child and Adolescent, imposing strict measures on social media platforms to protect minors.

Mar 17 • 08:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula is expected to sign a decree regulating the Digital Child and Adolescent Statute this Tuesday; see main points

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is set to sign decrees regulating the Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents (ECA Digital), which aims to protect minors from harmful online content.

Mar 17 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

War and research raise uncertainty in the economy

Economic forecasts for Brazil in 2026 are now more uncertain due to expectations of slower interest rate cuts amid inflation concerns linked to recent conflicts involving the U.S. and Israel.

Mar 17 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula Signs Decree on Internet Content Prohibited for Children

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will sign decrees that establish regulations under the Digital Child and Adolescent Statute to restrict access to harmful content online for minors.

Mar 16 • 21:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula cites conflicts that hinder fuel supply and says Bolivia is a safe source of gas

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva emphasized the importance of Bolivia as a secure source of gas amid global conflicts affecting fuel supply.

Mar 16 • 18:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula advocates for Latin American integration and says countries will not prosper in isolation

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva emphasizes the necessity of regional integration for South American countries to thrive in a competitive global environment.

Mar 16 • 17:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula receives right-wing president from Bolivia after missing the inauguration of a leader from the same political spectrum in Chile

President Lula da Silva of Brazil meets with right-wing Bolivian president Rodrigo Paz following Lula's absence at the inauguration of Chile's right-leaning president.

Mar 15 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula makes an effort to hold down diesel prices

In response to rising fuel costs due to the war in the Middle East, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has implemented a subsidy package to control domestically the price of diesel fuel.

Mar 15 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

It's #FAKE that Trump suspended entry of Brazilians after Lula canceled the visa of an American advisor

A false claim is circulating on social media alleging that Donald Trump suspended entry for all Brazilians after Lula canceled a U.S. advisor's visa, but this has been debunked as fake news.

Mar 14 • 19:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

BYD factory in Bahia accumulates orders for 100 thousand cars for Argentina and Mexico

BYD's factory in Camaçari, Bahia has received orders totaling 100,000 vehicles for Argentina and Mexico, announced company executives along with President Lula da Silva.

Mar 13 • 23:21 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Lula bans entry to Brazil for a Trump official who requested to visit Bolsonaro

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has prohibited Darren Beattie, a former Trump administration official, from entering Brazil after he requested to visit jailed ex-president Jair Bolsonaro.

Mar 13 • 19:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Paulistas blame Enel more than Tarcísio, Lula, and Nunes for lack of energy, says Datafolha

A Datafolha survey reveals that residents of São Paulo attribute more responsibility for power outages to the energy company Enel than to public officials.

Mar 13 • 18:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government assesses that Trump's adviser omitted the real reason for the visit and turned the trip to Brazil into a political act

The Brazilian government believes that Trump's adviser Darren Beattie misrepresented the purpose of his visit to Brazil by reframing it as a political event.

Mar 13 • 17:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula says Trump advisor can only enter Brazil if Padilha can enter the USA

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva states that Darren Beattie, an advisor to former U.S. President Donald Trump, will not be allowed into Brazil until Health Minister Alexandre Padilha can enter the United States.

Mar 13 • 15:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'People must learn to get off the couch and walk a little,' says Lula about the use of Ozempic

Brazilian President Lula da Silva emphasizes the importance of physical activity and healthy eating while discussing the use of Ozempic for weight loss.

Mar 13 • 14:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gilmar Mendes takes to in-person session decision on breaking secrecy of 'Lulinha'

Brazil's Supreme Court is set to hold an in-person session regarding the decision to approve or deny the breaking of secrecy on the data of Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha.

Mar 13 • 14:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Petrobras adheres to economic subsidy for diesel oil

Petrobras has announced its approval to join an economic subsidy program for the commercialization of diesel oil amid rising prices due to military conflict in Iran.

Mar 13 • 12:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Understand in 5 points the new measures of the Lula government for diesel

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced new measures regarding diesel prices in response to global fuel price increases due to the war in Iran.

Mar 13 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

PT president rules out two leftist platforms for the government of RS

Edinho Silva, president of the PT, stated that the left cannot have two candidates in the Rio Grande do Sul government race.

Mar 13 • 01:09 UTC

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