At least 10 people have been killed and dozens are missing after flooding in southern Brazil. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has pledged federal help, in response to an appeal from the state governor. He blames the disaster on climate change and is due to visit the worst-hit area. Al Jazeera’s Cara Legg 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: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Brazil #BrazilFloods #Environment #ClimateChange #GlobalWarming #SouthAmerica #LatinAmerica
President Lula compares Israel’s actions in Gaza to the Holocaust, faces criticism from Israel’s Prime Minister, but stands firm. The Brazilian President’s comment drew an immediate reaction from Israel’s Prime Minister, who accused him of demonizing the Jewish state and disgracing the memory of six million Jews murdered by the Nazis. The dispute has now escalated into a diplomatic row, with Israel’s foreign minister summoning Brazil’s ambassador to the country’s Holocaust memorial for a public dressing down. Despite the pressure, President Lula is refusing to back down and has summoned the Israeli ambassador to Brazil for an explanation. The situation remains tense as the two sides continue to exchange heated […]
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza and compared its actions to Adolf Hitler’s campaign to exterminate Jewish people. 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: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News
China’s leader Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva are scheduled to meet this week. Lula is expected to land in Shanghai on Tuesday. Al Jazeera’s Manuel Rapalo takes a look at what is at stake at the high-profile meeting. – 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 #China #Brazil #Ukrainewar
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
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
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
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
