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PM Modi 'deeply concerned' over rioting, vandalism in Brasilia
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Supporters of Brazilian far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro who refuse to accept his electoral defeat have stormed the presidential palace, Congress, and the Supreme Court in the capital, Brasilia.
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Brazilian authorities clear govt offices of protesters, at least 170 arres
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
At least 170 people were arrested after supporters of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stormed government offices, CNN reported citing CNN Brasil. Police said the authorities have taken control of three main government buildings -- the Supreme Court, the presidential palace and Congress
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US condemns attacks on Brazil's Presidency, Congress and Supreme Court
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Antony Blinken asserted that using violence to attack democratic institutions is "unacceptable."
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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's supporters storm Congress, Sup
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Brazil's Attorney General's office (MPF) has said that it is conducting an investigation of all those involved in the breaching of the country's congressional building, the Supreme Court, and the Planalto Presidential Palace on Sunday.
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PM Modi congratulates Lula da Silva on assuming office as Brazil president
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Lula da Silva for assuming office as Brazil's President after defeating far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in the tightest presidential race in decades.
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Brazil declares three days of mourning for football legend Pele
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Brazil has announced three days of mourning after the death of Pele.
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Brazil's outgoing President Jair Bolsonaro files petition challenging elec
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
In the petition filed on November 22, Bolsonaro and the leaders of his Liberal Party claimed that some voting machines had malfunctioned and demanded the annulment of votes cast through them. Following the election results, Bolsonaro has not accepted his defeat in the presidential elections.
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PM Modi congratulates Lula da Silva for winning Brazil's Presidential elec
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Lula da Silva for winning Brazil's Presidential elections.
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Lula da Silva defeats Bolsonaro to return as Brazil's President for third
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Brazil's Lula da Silva emerged as the country's new president on Sunday after he defeated incumbent president Jair Bolsonaro in fierce voting which was a tight race between the two politicians.
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Bolsonaro to face Lula in run off to Brazil President poll
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Sao Paulo [Brazil], October 3 (ANI): Brazil's incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro will face former President Luiz Inacio 'Lula' da Silva in the deciding second round of Brazil's presidential election later this month.
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Jaishankar conveys PM Modi's greetings to Brazilian President Jair Bolsona
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Brasilia [Brazil], August 24 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and conveyed warm greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday. He also congratulated Bolsonaro on 200 years of Brazil's independence.
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Brazilian president unveils deal to import Russian diesel
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Sao Paulo [Brazil], July 12 (ANI/Xinhua): Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Monday announced his government has reached a deal to begin importing diesel fuel from Russia as part of measures to lower fuel prices at home.
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