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☆ Reuters journalist testifies to Brazil's Congress in capital riots probe
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Brazil’s Congress opened an inquiry into the matter, which will eventually produce a written report and may suggest that prosecutors bring criminal charges. The committee has called former Bolsonaro aides to testify about an alleged conspiracy to overturn electoral results which they have denied. Opposition lawmakers have sought to turn up evidence that the government was to blame for the rioting because it failed to provide adequate security in the capital. Some opposition lawmakers have focused on a portion of security footage showing him taking pictures to suggest the scenes were staged. “We’re here today at an anti-climax, listening to a working journalist who was taking photographs,” said pro-government lawmaker Rogerio Correia.

Persons: Jair Bolsonaro, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Adriano Machado, Machado, ” Machado, ”, Alexandre Ramagem, “, Rogerio Correia, you’re, Edward Tobin Organizations: REUTERS, Brazil’s, Reuters News, ” Reuters, Thomson Locations: Brasilia, Brazil, Jan, Brazilian

Argentine presidential candidate Javier Milei of La Libertad Avanza alliance looks on as he casts his vote at a polling station during Argentina's primary elections, in Buenos Aires, Argentina August 13, 2023. REUTERS/Mariana NedelcuBUENOS AIRES, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Argentina's presidential election race has an unpredictable X factor: Javier Milei, a fiery and wild-haired libertarian who wears leather jackets, belts out rock songs to his supporters, calling his political opponents "thieves." He has railed against the "caste" of the political elite who he calls "robbers" taking money out of voters' pockets. "We are facing the end of the caste model," he said after the primary election results. I think that Javier is the right person," added Zoccola, who said he had previously voted for Together for Change.

Persons: Javier Milei, Mariana Nedelcu, Donald Trump, Benjamin Gedan, Milei, Al Capone, Adriano Gabriel Zoccola, Javier, Diana Mondino, He's, Anna, Catherine Brigida, Maximilian Heath, Adam Jourdan, Rosalba O'Brien Organizations: Argentine, La Libertad, REUTERS, American, Wilson, Peronist, Thomson Locations: Buenos Aires, Argentina, Mariana Nedelcu BUENOS AIRES, America, Washington

Frederick Wassef, lawyer representing Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, attends an inauguration ceremony at the Planalto Palace, in Brasilia, Brazil June 17, 2020. The search warrant issued by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes followed police allegations that Bolsonaro's aides used government resources for their personal advantage. The decision by Moraes, seen by Reuters, said proceeds of the sales were delivered in cash to Bolsonaro via intermediaries. The raids follow an investigation into jewelry worth some $3 million given by the Saudi Arabian government as a presidential gift to Bolsonaro, which he failed to declare. The police investigation has established that Bolsonaro aides tried to recover the Saudi jewelry given to then-first lady Michelle Bolsonaro after it was seized in October 2021 in Sao Paulo by customs officials, who found the gems in an aide's backpack when he entered Brazil from Riyadh.

Persons: Frederick Wassef, Jair Bolsonaro, Flavio Bolsonaro, Adriano Machado, Alexandre de Moraes, Moraes, Mauro Cesar Cid, Bolsonaro's, Col Mauro Cid, Wassef, Mauro Cid, Cid, Bolsonaro, Michelle Bolsonaro, Ricardo Brito, Maria Carolina Marcelo, Rodrigo Viga Gaier, Carolina Pulice, Anthony Boadle, Brad Haynes, Rosalba O'Brien Organizations: REUTERS, RIO DE, Supreme, Federal Police, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Brasilia, Brazil, BRASILIA, RIO, RIO DE JANEIRO, Bahrain, Bolsonaro's, Saudi, Sao Paulo, Riyadh, Brasiia, Rio de Janeiro

☆ NASA chief offers Brazil satellite imaging to help stop Amazon deforestation
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson attends a news conference, after meeting with Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (not pictured), at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil July 24, 2023. REUTERS/Adriano MachadoBRASILIA, July 25 (Reuters) - NASA Administrator Bill Nelson visited Brazilian space research center INPE on Wednesday and proposed extending satellite partnerships with the United States to help monitor and prevent destruction of the Amazon rainforest. Nelson said NASA will have a satellite in January that can even render images of what is happening below the forest canopy. "I thanked the president for his continuous effort to save the Amazon rainforest," he told reporters after the meeting. Earlier on Tuesday, Nelson visited Brazilian plane maker Embraer (EMBR3.SA) in Sao Jose dos Campos and toured the production line for its narrow-body commercial E-Jets.

Persons: Bill Nelson, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Adriano Machado BRASILIA, Nelson, Sao Jose dos Campos, Luciana Santos, Anthony Boadle, Brad Haynes, Bill Berkrot Organizations: REUTERS, NASA, INPE, Embraer, EMBR3, Jets, Thomson Locations: Brasilia, Brazil, United States, India, Sao Jose, INPE, China, U.S, Brazilian, American, Argentina, Colombia

☆ Nutrien Cuts Potash Production as Canada Port Strike Hits Exports
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-12 | by ( Adriano Marchese | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Nutrien to Cut Potash Production as Vancouver Port Strike Hits Exports
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-11 | by ( Adriano Marchese | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Bolsonaro's career wrecked as majority of Brazil court vote to bar him for 8 years
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-30 | by ( Ricardo Brito | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

REUTERS/Adriano MachadoBRASILIA, June 30 (Reuters) - Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's political career evaporated on Friday as a majority of federal electoral court (TSE) justices voted to bar him from public office until 2030 for his conduct during last year's fraught election. Bolsonaro denies any wrongdoing and has already said he plans to appeal to the Supreme Court. The TSE trial is part of a broader reckoning in Brazil with the fallout from the country's most painful election in a generation. While the former president faces electoral court scrutiny, many of his one-time allies are being questioned by lawmakers in a congressional probe into the Jan. 8 riots. Reporting by Ricardo Brito; Writing by Gabriel Araujo; Editing by Jonathan Oatis and Rosalba O'BrienOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Jair Bolsonaro, Adriano Machado BRASILIA, Jair, Bolsonaro, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Benedito Goncalves, Donald Trump, Ricardo Brito, Gabriel Araujo, Jonathan Oatis, Rosalba O'Brien Organizations: Brasilia International, Electoral Justice, REUTERS, Supreme, TSE, Thomson Locations: Brasilia, Brazil

☆ Nikola Suspects Foul Play in Fire Behind Phoenix Headquarters
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-23 | by ( Adriano Marchese | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Brazil's Americanas rushes to produce new financials, strike deal with debt holders
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-22 | by ( Carolina Pulice | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Americanas, which filed for bankruptcy protection in January after uncovering 20 billion reais, some $4 billion, in accounting fraud, is now negotiating changes in the plan to win over debt holders who have previously indicated they would reject it. Americanas said in a securities filing it expected to disclose its previous financial information by August 31. With almost 11 billion reais ($2.31 billion) in Americanas debt in hand, the debt holders are considering demanding smaller haircuts than the roughly 70% the restructuring plan calls for and additional compensation for their losses, according to two sources close to the matter. "Most of the (debt) can't be converted into shares - for pension or credit funds, there are legal restrictions, said Adriano Casarotto, a credit manager at Western Asset which holds 300 million reais in Americanas debt. In a statement, Americanas said it remains "committed to its creditors" to build a consensus on its recovery plan and that is still subject to adjustments.

Persons: Americanas, Leonardo Coelho, Adriano Casarotto, Carolina Pulice, Anthony Esposito, Diane Craft Organizations: MEXICO CITY, Americanas SA, Americanas, Western, Thomson Locations: MEXICO

☆ Rivian to Use Tesla’s EV Charging Standard
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-20 | by ( Adriano Marchese | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Bunge, Viterra to Merge to Create Global Agribusiness Giant
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-13 | by ( Patrick Thomas | Adriano Marchese | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Sabalenka, Djokovic hoping to steer clear of controversy
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-01 | by ( Aadi Nair | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Another match featuring political overtones is the clash between Ukraine's Elina Svitolina and Russia's Anna Blinkova. Asked about the message following his straight sets win over Marton Fucsovics on Wednesday, Djokovic told reporters: "It's something that I stand for. Greek fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas, who reached the final in 2021, will play Diego Schwartzman. British 14th seed Cameron Norrie is in action against 17th seed Lorenzo Musetti, who now leads Italy's charge for a first French Open men's winner since Adriano Panatta in 1976 after Jannik Sinner's elimination on Thursday. Reporting by Aadi Nair in Nashik, India; Editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Roland Garros, Iryna Shymanovich, Benoit Tessier, Sabalenka, Novak Djokovic, Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk, Ukraine's Elina Svitolina, Anna Blinkova, Svitolina, Djokovic, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Aleksandar Kovacevic, Marton Fucsovics, Davidovich Fokina, Monte, Monte Carlo Masters, Carlos Alcaraz, Denis Shapovalov, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Diego Schwartzman, Cameron Norrie, Lorenzo Musetti, Adriano Panatta, Jannik, Aadi Nair, Ken Ferris Organizations: Belarus, Iryna Shymanovich REUTERS, Strasbourg, NATO, Marton, Monte Carlo, U.S, Thomson Locations: Paris, France, Belarus, Ukraine, Belarusian, Kosovo, Serbia, Belgrade, Zvecan, Spanish, Barcelona, British, Nashik, India

☆ Philippines' military chief visits remote islands near disputed Spratlys
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-18 | by ( Karen Lema | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

BALABAC, Philippines, May 18 (Reuters) - When the Philippine military chief addressed a small contingent of navy officers on a remote island in Palawan province near the disputed Spratly archipelago in the South China Sea, he reminded them their mission was to "ensure there is peace". "We make sure that we are deployed where we are needed. "This is surrounded by islands, and this is where foreign vessels from international waters will enter and pass through our SLOCs (sea lines of communications)," Centino said of the air base's location. China claims sovereignty over almost the entire South China Sea with a "nine-dash line" on maps that stretches more than 1,500 km off its mainland and cuts into the exclusive economic zones of Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia. "It is important we are able to monitor to detect who is coming in and out... if hostile or friendly forces," Centino said.

☆ Brazil's Petrobras scraps fuel import parity policy, shares rise
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Companies Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras FollowRIO DE JANEIRO, May 16 (Reuters) - Brazil's state-run oil giant, Petrobras (PETR4.SA), has approved a new commercial strategy to set diesel and gasoline prices, it said on Tuesday, ditching its previous import parity policy without revealing a specific fresh pricing formula. "The end of pricing parity is not good, but this was already expected." "The new policy scraps the 'import parity' terminology, but in our view it has not changed materially," Credit Suisse analyst Regis Cardoso said. The import parity policy was adopted in 2016 by former President Michel Temer. People close to Lula celebrated the announcement, with his Mines and Energy minister, Alexandre Silveira, telling reporters the policy would not impose as much volatility as the import parity used to.

The new pricing system scraps a so-called fuel import parity policy that more closely aligned prices at the pump with the oil market and exchange rates. In a research note, JPMorgan (JPM.N) described the reworked pricing policy as "more friendly than investors expected." The policy shift will be tested when oil prices rise, and apply upward pressure on what consumers can expect to pay for motor fuels or LPG. Petrobras' new pricing policy also came under criticism from some as too opaque. The previous pricing policy was adopted seven years ago by conservative former President Michel Temer.

☆ This Asian MMA promotion wants to crack the US market -- without the blood and trash-talking
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-05 | by ( Andrew Mcnicol | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Could 2023 be the year mixed-martial arts (MMA) in the United States finally returns to its pure, humble beginnings nurtured in Asia nearly 5,000 years ago? “I can’t wait for the US fans to be exposed to true martial arts. Fighting on American soil, it’s amazing to be able to headline this landmark event,” said the former longtime UFC champion, who joined One in 2018. Courtesy Aaron Pan/ONE ChampionshipWhat “true martial arts” means in new-era combat sports is certainly up for interpretation. That’s more true to the spirit of martial arts and its traditional values.

☆ Toronto-Dominion Bank, First Horizon Terminate Merger Agreement
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-04 | by ( Adriano Marchese | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Toronto-Dominion Bank, First Horizon Call Off Merger
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-04 | by ( Vipal Monga | Adriano Marchese | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank sent shock waves through Wall Street and Main Street. WSJ’s Dion Rabouin explains what this means for investors and everyday Americans. Illustration: Preston JesseeToronto-Dominion Bank and Tennessee-based First Horizon have called off their $13.4 billion merger. TD ran into hurdles getting regulators to sign off on the deal, announced in February 2022. The Canadian lender said it couldn’t be sure when or if it would get the necessary approvals, so the two banks decided to terminate the deal.

[1/2] Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro leaves his home following a search operation, in Brasilia, Brazil, May 3, 2023. REUTERS/Adriano MachadoBRASILIA, May 3 (Reuters) - Brazilian police on Wednesday raided former President Jair Bolsonaro's home and seized his cell phone as part of an investigation into his COVID-19 vaccination records. The investigation may answer questions about how Bolsonaro, a strident coronavirus skeptic who vowed never to get a COVID vaccine, was registered as vaccinated in health records made public in February. Bolsonaro confirmed the raid on his home in Brasilia to journalists and reiterated that he had never taken a COVID vaccine. Police said they were investigating "false data" allegedly added to a national COVID-19 database between November 2021 and December 2022, when Bolsonaro was president.

☆ Brazilian police raid former President Bolsonaro’s home, arrest former aide: CNN Brasil
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-03 | by ( Duarte Mendonca | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Brazilian Federal Police arrested one of former President Jair Bolsonaro’s closest aides and two others, in connection to the investigation of a gang that allegedly falsified data on Covid-19 vaccination cards, according to CNN affiliate CNN Brasil. Sixteen search and seizure warrants and six arrest warrants were also served, police said in a statement. Cars of Brazilian federal police are seen in front of the house of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on May 3, 2023. Ueslei Marcelino/ReutersFormer Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro leaves his home following a search operation in Brasilia on May 3, 2023. A statement from Brazilian police says they are analyzing material seized during the searches and interviewing people they say might have information related to their investigation.

[1/3] Supporters of Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro demonstrate against President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as security forces operate, outside Brazil’s National Congress in Brasilia, Brazil, January 8, 2023. REUTERS/Adriano MachadoBRASILIA, April 26 (Reuters) - Brazil's Congress on Wednesday prepared to open an inquiry into the Jan. 8 storming of key government buildings in the capital by violent demonstrators who denied the electoral victory of the recently inaugurated President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The right-wing opposition has pushed for an inquiry as a way to blame his new government for security failures in Brasilia that day. Once the congressional inquiry is formally opened, there will be a fierce battle over the committee's composition. Reporting by Anthony Boadle and Ricardo Brito Editing by Brad Haynes and Aurora EllisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Brookfield Infrastructure Expands Supply-Chain Footprint with Triton International Acquisition
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-12 | by ( Adriano Marchese | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ The Manhattan DA's office investigating Trump has been 'inundated' with hundreds of angry calls spewing racial slurs and parroting Trump's rhetoric
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-27 | by ( Natalie Musumeci | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The Manhattan attorney's office investigating Donald Trump has been "inundated" with calls from angry supporters. The callers have been parroting Trump's rhetoric and hurling racial slurs against DA Alvin Bragg. In recent days, the Manhattan DA's office has been the victim of several death threats. In a since-deleted post, Trump also shared a photo of himself holding a baseball bat, ready to swing, next to Bragg. "I'm not his social media consultant," Trump lawyer Joe Tacopina told NBC's Chuck Todd on "Meet the Press" on Sunday.

☆ Brazil police bust gang plot to attack authorities, public servants
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/3] Brazilian senator Sergio Moro speaks during a session of the Federal Senate in Brasilia, Brazil March 22, 2023. "A murder plot against several public officials (among them a senator and a prosecutor) was investigated and identified. Sergio Moro, a former judge and current senator, also took to Twitter to confirm he and his family were targets in the gangs' plot. A government minister told Reuters that the plan was organized by the First Capital Command (PCC) gang and was not politically motivated. The federal police said 24 search and seizure warrants, seven preventive arrest warrants and four temporary arrest warrants are being served.

☆ Brazil's Lula says judiciary should force businesses to pay equal salaries
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/4] Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during a ceremony to mark the International Women's Day at Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, March 8, 2023. REUTERS/Adriano MachadoSAO PAULO, March 8 (Reuters) - The Brazilian judiciary should work on compelling businesses to pay equal wages for men and women in the same roles, Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday. In an event marking International Women's Day, Lula also presented a bill to promote wage equality between women and men, among other measures directed toward women. "Whoever works in the same post, with the same abilities, has the right to earn the same salary," Lula added. In a later Twitter post, Lula said the bill also includes measures encouraging greater wage transparency.

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