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US Prez Biden, UN Chief Guterres condemn assault on Brazil's govt buildings

On Sunday, supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro breached security barriers and entered Brazil's Congress, Supreme Court and the Planalto Presidential Palace

Pro-Bolsonaro rioters storm top govt offices, Supreme Court in Brazil

Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro who refuse to accept his election defeat stormed Congress, the Supreme Court and presidential palace in the capital on Sunday, a week after the inauguration of his leftist rival, President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva. Thousands of demonstrators bypassed security barricades, climbed on roofs, smashed windows and invaded all three buildings, which were believed to be largely vacant and sit on Brasilia's vast Three Powers Square. Some of them called for a military intervention to either restore the far-right Bolsonaro to power, or oust Lula from the presidency. In a news conference from Sao Paulo state, Lula said Bolsonaro had encouraged the uprising by those he termed fascist fanatics, and he read a freshly signed decree for the federal government to take control of security in the federal district. There is no precedent for what they did and these people need to be punished, Lula said. TV channel Globo News showed protesters wear

Brazil prepares to bury soccer legend Pele in city he made soccer Mecca

Forty-five years after Pel played his last game, it's hard to imagine modern soccer, or Brazil, without him. Geovana Sarmento, 17, waited in the three-hour line to view his body as it lay in repose at the stadium where he played for most his career. She came with her father, who was wearing a Brazil shirt with Pel's name. I am not a Santos fan, neither is my father. But this guy invented Brazil's national team. He made Santos stronger, he made it big, how could you not respect him? He is one of the greatest people ever, we needed to honor him, she said. Pel will be buried Tuesday in the city where he grew up, became famous, and helped make into a global capital of soccer. A Catholic Mass will be celebrated at the Vila Belmiro stadium before his casket is ushered through the streets of Santos to a nearby cemetery. Brazil's newly inaugurated President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva, who was sworn in for a third term Sunday after a comeback victory, is expected to come to Vila Belmiro short

Thousands pay their last respects to football legend Pele in Brazil

His wake was being held at the Urbano Caldira Stadium, the home field of Pele's former team Santos, allowing fans to pay their last respects

Brazil FM Fernando Haddad calls for 'fairer and simpler' tax system

Haddad did not mention Lula's decision the day before to extend a costly tax exemption on fuels

Lula in charge

A stalling economy will challenge his welfarism

PM Modi congratulates Lula da Silva on being sworn in as Brazil's president

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on being sworn in as president of Brazil and wished him a successful third term. Lula was sworn in as president on Sunday. In his first address, the president expressed optimism about plans to rebuild while pledging that members of outgoing Jair Bolsonaro's administration will be held to account. He is assuming office for the third time after thwarting far-right incumbent Bolsonaro's reelection bid. in a tweet, Modi said, "Hearty congratulations to @LulaOficial on assuming office as the President of Brazil. I wish him a successful third term and look forward to working with him to strengthen India-Brazil Strategic Partnership.

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Brazil's Lula sworn in as prez, vows accountability from outgoing Bolsonaro

Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was sworn in as president on Sunday, and in his first address expressed optimism about plans to rebuild while pledging that members of outgoing Jair Bolsonaro's administration will be held to account. Lula is assuming office for the third time after thwarting far-right incumbent Bolsonaro's reelection bid. His return to power marks the culmination of a political comeback that is thrilling supporters and enraging opponents in a fiercely polarized nation. Our message to Brazil is one of hope and reconstruction, Lula said in a speech in Congress' Lower House after signing the document that formally instates him as president. The great edifice of rights, sovereignty and development that this nation built has been systematically demolished in recent years. To re-erect this edifice, we are going to direct all our efforts. Sunday afternoon in Brasilia's main esplanade, the party was on. Tens of thousands of supporters decked out in the red of Lula's ...

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Brazil declares three days of mourning over football legend Pele's demise

Brazil on Thursday declared three days of mourning over the demise of football legend Pele, reported Brazilian news portal G1 citing a decree signed by outgoing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro

Soccer King Pele's funeral and burial to take place in hometown Santos

The stadium where Brazilian soccer great Pel played some of the best matches of his career will also hold his funeral on Monday and Tuesday. Santos, the club where Pel played in Brazil, said in a statement the public will be able to pay their final respects at Vila Belmiro Stadium, outside Sao Paulo. Pel, whose full name was Edson Arantes do Nascimento, died Thursday after a long battle with cancer. He was 82. Santos said the coffin carrying the three-time World Cup champion will leave Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo early Monday morning and will be placed in the center circle of the field. Visitation will start Monday at 10 a.m. and finish the next day at the same time. Pel's casket will be carried through the streets of Santos and will pass in front of the home of his 100-year-old mother, Celeste. Recent reports in Brazilian media say Pel's mother cannot leave her bed and is not lucid. The burial will take place at the Memorial Necrpole Ecumnica, a vertical cemetery in Sa

World reacts after Brazilian soccer king Pele dies of cancer at 82

Reactions poured in from around the world to the death of Brazilian soccer legend Pele. He died of cancer in Brazil at age 82. His grace, athleticism and mesmerising moves transfixed players and fans. A simple goodbye to the eternal King Pel will never be enough to express the pain that hits the entire world of football at this moment. An inspiration for so many millions, a reference of yesterday, today, always. The affection he has always shown for me was reciprocal in every moment we shared, even at distance. He will never be forgotten and his memory will last for ever in each and everyone of us football lovers. Rest in peace, King Pel. Cristiano Ronaldo, Portuguese soccer star. ___ Your place is on God's side. My eternal king. Rest in peace. 1970 World Cup winner Roberto Rivellino and teammate of Pele on the Brazilian national team. ___ Before Pel, '10' was just a number. I read that somewhere at some point in my life. But that line, beautiful, is incomplete. I would say that

Brazil's financial market lowers the inflation ceiling forecast for 2022

Brazil's financial market cut the inflation forecast for 2022 from 5.76 per cent to 5.64 per cent, the Central Bank of Brazil.

Brazilian President-elect Lula announces 16 more ministers for future govt

Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has announced another 16 ministers, who will make up his new government as of January 1, 2023, in addition to five others named earlier.

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FIFA World Cup: In Kolkata, the final is still between Argentina and Brazil

Observers say that exposure to European football leagues, especially the English Premier League, has helped bring some diversity to the fan base in Kolkata more recently

Pele sends message of support to Neymar after Brazil's FIFA World Cup exit

Brazilian soccer great Pele congratulated Neymar for matching his national team scoring record on Friday, and then commiserated with the player for his World Cup exit. Pele, who has been hospitalized while being treated for a respiratory infection, posted his message on Instagram after Brazil lost to Croatia in the quarterfinals in a penalty shootout at the tournament in Qatar. "I saw you grow, I cheered for you every day and I can finally congratulate you for reaching my number of goals with Brazil. We both know that this is more than a figure," the 82-year-old Pele wrote. "Our biggest duty as athletes is to inspire. Inspire our teammates of today, the next generations and, above all, everyone who loves our sport. "Unfortunately this is not the happiest day for us," Pele added. "My record was set almost 50 years ago, and nobody had managed to get near it until now. You got there, kid. That shows how great your achievement is." Neymar scored Brazil's only goal against Croatia at

Neymar ties Pele's record but Brazil loses again at FIFA World Cup 2022

Neymar walked off the field with teammate Dani Alves by his side, tears still rolling down the Brazil forward's cheeks. Other players had already tried to console Neymar as he cried while sitting near midfield, head down, hiding his face. There wasn't much they could say to get the team's biggest star to lift his head up. Again there was disappointment instead of joy at the end of a World Cup for Neymar. Again he couldn't lead Brazil to a major title. It was his third failure at a World Cup, and his only triumphs with the national team are the 2013 Confederations Cup and the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, when Brazil won its first gold medal in soccer. Neymar said it wasn't the time to talk about his future with the national team. "Honestly, I don't know what's going to happen. It's hard to talk about it right now," he said. "It would be too hasty to come here and say that this is it, but I can't guarantee anything. I have to take some time to think about it. I'm not closing any

Croatia beats Brazil on penalties in Fifa World Cup 2022 quarterfinals

Croatia knocked Brazil out of the World Cup, beating the five-time champions 4-2 in a penalty shootout on Friday in the quarterfinals. Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic saved a penalty attempt by Rodrygo and Marquinhos later hit the post. Neymar had scored late in the first half of extra time to give Brazil the lead, but Croatia equalized when Bruno Petkovic scored in the 117th. Neymar's goal moved him into a tie with Pel as Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 77 goals. Croatia will next face either Argentina or the Netherlands.