Lula Released From Hospital After Brain Surgery, Addresses Coup Plot Arrest
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was released from the hospital after brain surgery and commented on the arrest of General Walter Braga Netto for alleged coup plotting, calling it a disrespect to democracy.
Lula Released From Hospital After Brain Surgery, Addresses Coup Plot Arrest
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was released from the hospital after brain surgery and commented on the arrest of General Walter Braga Netto for alleged coup plotting, calling it a disrespect to democracy.
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44% Bias Score
Brazilian General Arrested for Alleged Coup Obstruction
Retired General Walter Braga Netto was arrested in Rio de Janeiro on December 14th, 2023, for allegedly obstructing the investigation into a coup attempt to prevent Lula's inauguration, including attempts to obtain confidential information and financial contributions to the plot.
Brazilian General Arrested for Alleged Coup Obstruction
Retired General Walter Braga Netto was arrested in Rio de Janeiro on December 14th, 2023, for allegedly obstructing the investigation into a coup attempt to prevent Lula's inauguration, including attempts to obtain confidential information and financial contributions to the plot.
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52% Bias Score
Venezuela Faces OAS Pressure Over Harassment of Opposition Members
Six Venezuelan opposition members, sheltered in Argentina's Caracas diplomatic compound since March, face escalating harassment, prompting Argentina to urge the OAS to pressure Venezuela for their safe passage amid a post-election political crisis.
Venezuela Faces OAS Pressure Over Harassment of Opposition Members
Six Venezuelan opposition members, sheltered in Argentina's Caracas diplomatic compound since March, face escalating harassment, prompting Argentina to urge the OAS to pressure Venezuela for their safe passage amid a post-election political crisis.
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56% Bias Score
Brazil Arrests Bolsonaro's Ex-Defense Minister for Alleged Coup Attempt
Brazilian authorities arrested former Defense Minister General Walter Braga Netto on December 14, 2024, for his alleged role in a 2022 coup attempt and obstruction of justice, following a two-year investigation that implicated former President Bolsonaro and others in a plot to prevent Lula da Silva'...
Brazil Arrests Bolsonaro's Ex-Defense Minister for Alleged Coup Attempt
Brazilian authorities arrested former Defense Minister General Walter Braga Netto on December 14, 2024, for his alleged role in a 2022 coup attempt and obstruction of justice, following a two-year investigation that implicated former President Bolsonaro and others in a plot to prevent Lula da Silva'...
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40% Bias Score
Brazilian General Arrested for Alleged Obstruction of Justice in Coup Attempt Investigation
Brazilian authorities arrested General Walter Braga Netto, a close Bolsonaro ally, on Saturday in Rio de Janeiro for allegedly obstructing justice in the investigation of a 2022 election coup attempt; this is the first time a four-star general has been arrested in Brazil.
Brazilian General Arrested for Alleged Obstruction of Justice in Coup Attempt Investigation
Brazilian authorities arrested General Walter Braga Netto, a close Bolsonaro ally, on Saturday in Rio de Janeiro for allegedly obstructing justice in the investigation of a 2022 election coup attempt; this is the first time a four-star general has been arrested in Brazil.
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56% Bias Score
Brazilian Laws Threaten Amazon Soy Moratorium, Risking Increased Deforestation
New laws in Mato Grosso and Rondonia, Brazil, threaten the Amazon soy moratorium by reducing tax incentives for companies adhering to it, potentially increasing deforestation; the 18-year-old agreement, supported by major corporations and environmental groups, has helped reduce deforestation, but th...
Brazilian Laws Threaten Amazon Soy Moratorium, Risking Increased Deforestation
New laws in Mato Grosso and Rondonia, Brazil, threaten the Amazon soy moratorium by reducing tax incentives for companies adhering to it, potentially increasing deforestation; the 18-year-old agreement, supported by major corporations and environmental groups, has helped reduce deforestation, but th...
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52% Bias Score
Lula Recovers from Brain Hemorrhage Amidst Arrest of Coup Plotter
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was discharged from the hospital on Sunday after a successful surgery for a brain hemorrhage; while recovering, the police arrested former minister Walter Braga Netto for allegedly plotting a coup in 2022.
Lula Recovers from Brain Hemorrhage Amidst Arrest of Coup Plotter
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was discharged from the hospital on Sunday after a successful surgery for a brain hemorrhage; while recovering, the police arrested former minister Walter Braga Netto for allegedly plotting a coup in 2022.
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32% Bias Score
Brazil Arrests Former Defense Minister for Alleged Coup Plot
Brazil's former defense minister, Walter Braga Netto, was arrested on Saturday for his alleged involvement in a plot to overthrow the 2022 election results, along with an advisor, Colonel Flavio Botelho Peregrino; the arrest follows an 884-page police report recommending charges against former presi...
Brazil Arrests Former Defense Minister for Alleged Coup Plot
Brazil's former defense minister, Walter Braga Netto, was arrested on Saturday for his alleged involvement in a plot to overthrow the 2022 election results, along with an advisor, Colonel Flavio Botelho Peregrino; the arrest follows an 884-page police report recommending charges against former presi...
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48% Bias Score
Brazilian General Arrested for Alleged Coup Plot Obstruction
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered the preventive arrest of General Walter Braga Netto on December 14th, 2023, for allegedly obstructing an investigation into a coup attempt, citing evidence of attempts to access confidential information and control the narrative surrounding...
Brazilian General Arrested for Alleged Coup Plot Obstruction
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered the preventive arrest of General Walter Braga Netto on December 14th, 2023, for allegedly obstructing an investigation into a coup attempt, citing evidence of attempts to access confidential information and control the narrative surrounding...
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44% Bias Score
Brazil Arrests Bolsonaro Ally for Alleged Coup Plot Obstruction
Brazilian police arrested former Defense Minister Walter Braga Netto for allegedly obstructing an investigation into a coup plot involving ex-President Jair Bolsonaro and other high-ranking officials, including plans to assassinate President Lula da Silva.
Brazil Arrests Bolsonaro Ally for Alleged Coup Plot Obstruction
Brazilian police arrested former Defense Minister Walter Braga Netto for allegedly obstructing an investigation into a coup plot involving ex-President Jair Bolsonaro and other high-ranking officials, including plans to assassinate President Lula da Silva.
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48% Bias Score
Brazilian Senate Approves Consumption Tax Reform Bill
The Brazilian Senate approved a consumption tax reform bill creating a single Value Added Tax (IVA) with exceptions for essential goods and services, subject to further analysis by the Chamber of Deputies before presidential sanction; the final tax rate is expected to not exceed 28.48%, with a 26.5%...
Brazilian Senate Approves Consumption Tax Reform Bill
The Brazilian Senate approved a consumption tax reform bill creating a single Value Added Tax (IVA) with exceptions for essential goods and services, subject to further analysis by the Chamber of Deputies before presidential sanction; the final tax rate is expected to not exceed 28.48%, with a 26.5%...
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36% Bias Score
Strong Dollar, High Yields Squeeze Emerging Markets
The strong U.S. dollar and high Treasury yields are creating significant challenges for emerging economies, exemplified by China and Brazil's contrasting yet similarly ineffective responses, resulting in weak currencies and slow growth; capital flows to emerging markets are projected to decline by 2...
Strong Dollar, High Yields Squeeze Emerging Markets
The strong U.S. dollar and high Treasury yields are creating significant challenges for emerging economies, exemplified by China and Brazil's contrasting yet similarly ineffective responses, resulting in weak currencies and slow growth; capital flows to emerging markets are projected to decline by 2...
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48% Bias Score