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Army inspected less than 3% of shooters in 2022, the last year of the Bolsonaro government
Brazil has nearly 800,000 shooters registered, but inspections reached just over 21,000 individuals registered as hunters and collectors of firearms
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"I will always appoint people according to the interests of Brazilian society," says Lula
The president also stated, "I will never need a personal favor from Zanin because I will never do anything wrong"
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Former minister confirms Bolsonaro's sell-out policies: 'We were going to privatize Petrobras'
"Although many people didn't believe this was possible, the privatization of Petrobras was being prepared by the government," said Adolfo Sachsida
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'Relationship with Congress is the best in decades,' says Lula
The President spoke during the ceremony for the signing of the law creating the new program My House, My Life.
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General Mourão attacks Lula government for ending civic-military schools
The senator and former vice president said he only sees destruction in Brazil, ignoring positive data in the economy and social areas
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June deflation reinforces pressure on the Central Bank to reduce interest rates
Real interest rates in Brazil have remained the highest in the world for a long time
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Central Bank president is "stubborn", but interest rates will drop, says Lula
The president pointed to the growing signs of optimism about the Brazilian economy in his weekly podcast
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Under the leadership of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Brazil has become a hot spot for multinational companies
Companies are optimistic about the expansion of the domestic market and improvement in sales
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Henrique Meirelles says tax reform improves the investment environment
The reform was approved after thirty years of discussions in parliament
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Bruno Dantas reacts to Deltan's attack plan and calls Lava Jato a "gang of hired guns"
Messages reveal that the minister was the target of an attack plan by Deltan Dallagnol, who was orchestrating a "harsh" and "aggressive" interview to criticize him
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In Colombia, Lula outlines a vision for the sustainable economy of the Amazon
The president also praised indigenous peoples, women, and environmental advocates for their tireless work in defending the environment
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"New PAC could have R$ 70 billion for investments in major projects," says Rui Costa
The minister says investments will be even greater with concessions and public-private partnerships (PPPs)
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"Bolsonaro is isolated," says president of the Republicanos after conflict involving Tarcísio
Marcos Pereira criticized Bolsonaro's fights and stated that the former occupant of the Palácio do Planalto does not have appropriate behavior
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"Historical moment and great victory," says Lula about tax reform
The President also congratulated Minister Fernando Haddad for the approval of the tax simplification model
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Brazilian Ambassador in Washington highlights that Brazil and the US will have occasional disagreements, but also convergences
Maria Luiza Viotti emphasized the differences in positions between the Lula and Biden administrations regarding the Ukraine issue
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Bloomberg already considers Galípolo as the future president of the Central Bank
Approved by the Senate as director of monetary policy, he is expected to succeed Roberto Campos Neto
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Bolsonaro family took friends, pastors, and even a dog on FAB planes
Out of 54 trips taken by Michelle Bolsonaro, 33 had a vague purpose with no indication of the events she was supposedly attending
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In Mercosur summit, Lula advocates for a common trade currency and a "strong" response from the bloc to EU demands
President Lula described some of Brussels' demands to seal the trade agreement between the blocs as 'unacceptable'
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Economic agenda interests the country and should not be contaminated by political disputes, says Arthur Lira
"The votes, of course, are inherent to each parliamentarian. I just hope that the atmosphere remains as a project of national interest," he said
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Bolsonaro may also be excluded from the 2030 and 2032 elections due to criminal investigations
Criminal convictions in cases reported by Justice Alexandre de Moraes of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) could worsen his situation
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Lula sanctions law providing equal pay for men and women
"Business owners who fail to comply will have to face Brazilian legislation", said Lula