BRAZIL

Brazil: Several people arrested for wildlife trafficking

Published on: June 18, 2025
13:39

Brasilia, June 18 (Prensa Latina) A recent joint action by the Federal and Civil Police of Brazil, supported by authorities, ended up in the arrest of 16 persons suspected of being part of a network of international trafficking of wild animals.

16 people arrested in Brazil for wildlife trafficking

Published on: June 18, 2025
12:33

Brasilia, June 18 (Prensa Latina) A recent joint action by the Federal and Civil Police of Brazil, with the support of various authorities, ended arresting 16 persons suspected of being part of a network dedicated to the international trafficking of wild animals.

More Equality Program created to combat racism in Brazil

Published on: June 18, 2025
09:40

Brasilia, June 18 (Prensa Latina) The federal government created the More Equality Program to combat racism and promote ethnic parity in Brazil, in a decree signed by interim President Geraldo Alckmin and Minister Anielle Franco.

Bolsonaro accused of illegally using an intelligence agency

Published on: June 17, 2025
11:45

Brasilia, June 17 (Prensa Latina) The Brazilian Federal Police requested the indictment of more than 30 people, including former President Jair Bolsonaro, for the alleged illegal use of the Brazilian Intelligence Agency to investigate authorities.

Brazil vote to increase penalties for abandonment of the elderly

Published on: June 16, 2025
10:23

Brasilia, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies will vote today on a bill that stiffens penalties for abandonment of elderly or disabled people in hospitals, nursing homes or asylums, if they cause serious injury or death.

Brazil, Caribbean Summit to strengthen alliances

Published on: June 14, 2025
11:58

Brasilia, June 14 (Prensa Latina) The Brazil-Caribbean Summit, attended by leaders from 17 countries to address the situation in Haiti, robust climate financing, and expanding food security and energy connectivity, stood out here this week, which ends today.

Brazil-Caribbean Summit resumes common agenda

Published on: June 13, 2025
07:31

Brasilia, Jun 13 (Prensa Latina) President Lula da Silva received leaders and representatives from the Caribbean and Latin America at the Brazil-Caribbean Summit as part of an agenda focused on concrete results.

Lula returns to his normal schedule in Brazil after labyrinthitis

Published on: May 28, 2025
15:00

Brasilia, May 28 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva returned to his normal schedule after resting Tuesday at the Alvorada Palace, the official residence of presidents, due to labyrinthitis he suffered yesterday.

Brazil calls for urgent measures against networks for disinformation

Published on: May 27, 2025
14:25

Brasilia, May 27 (Prensa Latina) The Brazilian Attorney General's Office filed an appeal before the Supreme Court requesting immediate action against digital platforms that, as it claims, ignore their responsibility for illegal and harmful content.

Brazil continues operation to repatriate deportees from the U.S.

Published on: May 26, 2025
10:58

Brasilia, May 26 (Prensa Latina) Brazil reinforces today its operation of repatriation of citizens in vulnerable situations, with the arrival of another flight from the United States with 103 deported compatriots over the weekend.

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