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Lula’s first day: Brazilian president meets with world leaders

A day after taking office, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has held a series of meetings with world leaders. Lula wants Brazil back on the global stage, a change in approach from his predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro. Al Jazeera’s Latin America Editor @LuciaNewman reports from Brasilia, Brazil. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Brazil #politics #LuizInacioLuladaSilva

Brazilian football legend Pele dies at age 82

Pele, the legendary Brazilian football player who rose from barefoot poverty to become one of the greatest and best-known athletes in modern history, has died at the age of 82. Brazil’s government has declared three days of mourning following Pele’s death. Tributes are pouring in from around the world for the 82-year-old who died after a long battle with cancer. He’s been described as the eternal king and the most divine of footballers. Al Jazeera’s Latin America Editor Lucia Newman reports. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #news #Pele […]

Football transforms lives of children from Brazil’s impoverished favelas

Brazil may be out of the World Cup, but the country’s passion for football is changing the lives of children from one of Rio de Janeiro’s favelas, giving them hope for a better future. Al Jazeera’s Monica Yanakiew reports from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Brazil #Football #StreetChild #WorldCup #WorldCup2022 #Children

Brazil: Bolsonaro supporters call for military intervention

Thousands of Brazilians have taken to the streets after former president Lula da Silva secured a return to power on Sunday. Jair Bolsonaro’s supporters are refusing to accept defeat and are calling on the military to annul the results. Bolsonaro has still not conceded defeat to his rival Lula da Silva. But has said he will respect the constitution – and called on protesters to go home. Al Jazeera’s Monica Yanakiew reports from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ #Brazil #BrazilElection #Intervencao #IntervencaoFederal #Bolsonaro

Pro-Bolsonaro protests: Brazilian president has yet to concede election

Supporters of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro have blocked roads across the country after he lost Sunday’s election. Former leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won by a little more than 1 percent. Bolsonaro has still not publicly conceded defeat. Al Jazeera’s @Teresa Bo reports from Luziania in Brazil. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Politics #Brazil #Pro-Bolsonaro #Elections #JairBolsonaro #LuladaSilva

Brazil elections: Tackling gangs has been a campaign issue

How to deal with Brazil’s criminal organisations has been one of the campaign issues. In poor neighbourhoods, police crackdowns have left many dead. Al Jazeera’s @Teresa Bo reports from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Brazil #elections #crime #gangs

Brazilian jiujitsu star buried after being shot dead in nightclub

Brazilian jiujitsu star Leandro Lo has been buried in Sao Paulo, after being shot dead in a nightclub on Sunday. The eight-time world champion’s death has caused shock and outrage in the martial arts community. Al Jazeera’s Monica Yanakiew has more from Rio de Janeiro. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News

Storms near Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro kill 34, fears toll may rise

Landslides and flash floods have killed dozens of people in Brazil. This is the scene of the disaster in the Petropolis region just north of Rio de Janeiro, where the search for survivors continues. The area north of Rio de Janeiro was hardest hit – and the death toll is expected to rise. Al Jazeera’s Katia Lopez-Hodoyan reports. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Brazil

Brazil: Uncontacted tribe members targeted while patrolling for invaders

The Javari Reserve in Brazil’s Amazon is home to numerous tribes who have never had contact with the outside world. But illegal hunters and fishermen are encroaching on their space. Native trackers patrol the rainforest to keep the tribes safe from threats. But as Al Jazeera’s Monica Yanakiew reports, they have also become targets. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Brazil

Latin Grammy-winning singer Marilia Mendonca dies in Brazil crash

One of Brazil’s most popular singers has been killed in a plane crash. Marilia Mendonca, who was 26 years old, died alongside her manager and an aide. Al Jazeera’s Victoria Gatenby reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Brazil #MariliaMendonca