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Jair Bolsonaro

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Jair Bolsonaro, born on March 21, 1955, is the outgoing president of Brazil. The right-wing populist is known for his often controversial and polarizing views.

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September 7, 2023

Brazil: Lula adds Bolsonaro supporters to Cabinet

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Reports & Analysis

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Brazil struggles to protect Amazon as beef demand booms

Brazil struggles to protect Amazon as beef demand booms

Brazil's cattle farmers have exported more beef than ever before. But what's good for the economy is bad for nature.
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Fact check: Fakes about the Brazil riots

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The claims made on social networks included that President Lula had been evacuated and the internet shut down.
PoliticsJanuary 10, 2023
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Aerial view of deforested area of Amazon rainforest

Climate protection in Brazil: Can Lula save the rainforest?

Climate protection in Brazil: Can Lula save the rainforest?

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has promised to help Brazil protect the rainforest.
PoliticsJanuary 3, 2023
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Brazil's Lula da Silva: the communist who wasn't

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PoliticsDecember 29, 2022
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Brazil election: A chance for a new start under Lula?

Brazil election: A chance for a new start under Lula?

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BusinessOctober 31, 2022
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A look at the current state of the Amazon rainforest and what's at stake if we don't conserve it.
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How has the rainforest fared under Bolsonaro?

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The Bolsonaro administration claims to have done more for Brazil's Indigenous than any other government. Is this true?
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Fact check: Bolsonaro's pre-election claims

Are things really going as well for Brazil as President Jair Bolsonaro says?
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Lia Rodrigues: Brazil's traumas through dance

The Brazilian artist who made dance accessible to slum residents is being honored by a prestigious German award.
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