RIO DE JANEIRO—With 52 percent of the votes counted, conservative incumbent Jair Bolsonaro is slightly leading former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil’s presidential election. Bolsonaro has 46.3 percent support compared to 44.9 percent for da Silva of the leftist Workers’ Party. Six other candidates share the remaining votes in Sunday’s election. It…
Bolsonaro, Lula Appear Headed for Runoff in Brazil Election
RIO DE JANEIRO—Brazil’s top two presidential candidates were neck-and-neck late Sunday in an election that could determine if the country returns a leftist to the helm of the world’s fourth-largest democracy or keeps the conservative incumbent in office for another four years. The race pits incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro against his political rival, leftist former…
At Least Nine Dead After Warehouse Collapse in Brazil
SAO PAULO—At least nine people have died after part of a warehouse near the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo collapsed on Tuesday, during a visit by two congressional candidates. Congressional candidates Jones Donizette and Ely Santos were visiting Brazilian container company Multiteiner when part of a concrete structure inside the warehouse collapsed over them and…
Fisherman Survives 11 Days Adrift in Freezer
A Brazilian fisherman who survived adrift by floating inside a freezer for 11 days has spoken about his experience. “I couldn’t take it anymore. One more day and I would die inside that freezer,” Romualdo Macedo Rodrigues told Record TV before leaving Suriname, where he was rescued. Rodrigues left the Brazilian city of Oiapoque, in…
‘Man of the Hole,’ Last Survivor of Uncontacted Amazon Tribe, Died
An indigenous man known as “The Man of the Hole” has died, a tribal human rights organization said. He is believed to be the last member of his tribe in the western Brazilian Amazon, Survival International said in a statement. No outsider knows his name. He got the name “The Man of the Hole” for…
Another Lula Da Silva Presidency Would Be a Disaster for Brazilian Democracy And the Press
August 14, 2022
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Commentary Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the far-left candidate in Brazil’s presidential elections this year, has resumed his attack on freedom of expression by demanding the “social control of the media.” “Social control of the media” can be defined as a “euphemism to subordinate the free flow of information to the undercover interference from government.”…
The Church and Convent of São Francisco: A Blend of Portuguese and Brazilian Artistry
Some of Brazil’s most beautiful churches are located in the colorful, historic city of Salvador, in the state of Bahia. Among them, one stands out: The church and convent of São Francisco (St. Francis) is a magnificent representation of both Portuguese and Brazilian artistry from the 18th century. The initial convent and church were built…
Willian Leaves Corinthians After Death Threats
Brazil forward Willian has left local side Corinthians after receiving death threats, the former Arsenal and Chelsea player said. The 34-year-old went on a free transfer to Corinthians last summer, but the return has been everything but pleasant for the winger who has 70 caps for the Brazilian national team since his debut in 2011….
The Fight for Free Speech in Brazil
Commentary Social media companies are often accused of censoring conservative voices. However, the Constitution of Brazil explicitly prohibits all forms of censorship or any hindrance being placed on freedom of expression and freedom of thought. These important freedoms appeared to be considerably restored in Brazil when the nation’s president, Jair Bolsonaro, signed a measure on…
Slavery Versus Freedom: China, US Tug-of-War Over Brazil
Brazil: a key U.S. ally since World War II and the most important country in Latin America. But all that could change. In this special report, we look at why Brazil is strategically vital to the United States, what happens if the Chinese regime takes over, and the consequences of Washington turning a blind eye….
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