‘Arbitrary measures’: Lula slams US ‘terror’ designation for Brazil gangs | Government News

The president of Brazil, left-wing leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, has denounced a decision by the United States to designate two of the South American country’s criminal networks as “terrorists”, warning... Read more »

Stories that caught our eye: May 22 to 29

  TE DEUM CONTROVERSY President Javier Milei attended the traditional Te Deum service accompanying the May 25 anniversary of the birth of nationhood last Monday with his entire Cabinet – but not estranged Vice-President... Read more »

Lula says Brazil will not be treated like ‘tinpot country’ after US designates gangs as terrorists | Brazil

Brazil will not be treated as a “tinpot country,” the country’s president, Luiz Inácio da Silva, said on Friday after the United States designated Brazil’s two largest criminal gangs, the First Capital... Read more »

‘Lower inflation, stronger growth’ on way, Milei tells investors

Milei argued his administration’s economic achievements were “plain to see,” citing improvements on growth, inflation and Argentina’s country risk rating, which is tracked by JP Morgan. The latter, he claimed, has “fallen... Read more »

Six Biggest Brazilian Banks to Backstop Bailout of Capital’s Lender

BRAZIL · BANKING Key Facts —The headline: Brazil’s six largest banks will guarantee a federal-district loan to recapitalize the Banco de Brasília, in a deal homologated by the Supreme Federal Tribunal on... Read more »

Can Messi deliver again for Argentina at his final World Cup?

Lionel Messi will turn 39 during the upcoming World Cup and could have been forgiven for quitting international football after leading Argentina to glory in Qatar in 2022, but he remains his... Read more »

Argentina confirms 26-man squad for World Cup 2026

Lionel Messi will captain Argentina at the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, national coach Lionel Scaloni announced Thursday as he confirmed his 26-man squad for the tournament. Messi,... Read more »

Registrations open for São Paulo School of Advanced Science on Nonlinear and Quantum Photonics

image:  School at the State University of Campinas (Brazil) will bring together a team of global specialists who are leaders in nanophotonics, nonlinear optics, and quantum optics. Registration until June 20. view... Read more »

Milei government sends lobbying transparency bill to Congress

President Javier Milei’s government has sent a bill to Congress that would regulate lobbying activities and increase transparency around efforts by companies, consultants and intermediaries to influence public decision-making in Argentina. The... Read more »

Franca vs Brasília Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

NBB Semifinals Betting Preview: Franca vs Brasília Franca host Brasília in Game 5 of this NBB semifinal, with tip-off set for 01:00 on Friday 29 May. Can Brasília Stay Close to the... Read more »