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Brazil police say gang leader likely ordered killing of British journalist, Amazon expert

Brazil's federal police said on Monday they had a "strong conviction" a gang leader known as "Colombia" ordered the brutal murders of British journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira, killed in the Amazon rainforest last June.

Reuters

Analysis-Lula confronts Brazil military's pro-Bolsonaro lean with carrot and stick

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has taken a carrot-and-stick approach to asserting authority over Brazil's armed forces and containing sympathies in the barracks for his predecessor after violent unrest in the capital this month.

Reuters

Proposed Brazil-Argentina common currency is met with doubts

Market analysts are reacting with deep skepticism to a proposal floated by the leaders of Brazil and Argentina to launch a common currency

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A South American currency union? Don't hold your breath

South America is not likely to have a common currency bloc to rival the euro any time soon, analysts said on Monday, despite excited chatter sparked by officials in Brazil and Argentina raising the prospect of a shared tender.

Reuters

Brazilian police name alleged ‘mastermind’ behind murders of Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira

Police chief says Rubens Villar Coelho, whose nickname is Colômbia, ordered the murders of the British journalist and Brazilian Indigenous expert

The Guardian - US

Evidence of 'genocide' among Brazil's indigenous Yanomami, says minister

Following reports of indigenous Yanomami children dying in Brazil of malnutrition and other diseases caused by illegal gold mining, there is strong evidence of "genocide," the country's Justice Minister Flavio Dino said on Monday.

Reuters

Explainer-What Brazil and Argentina's 'currency union' really means

Brazil and Argentina sparked some excitement on Sunday over the possibility of a potential "currency union", though the two countries are unlikely to ditch the real or peso any time soon. So what is the plan all about?

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Body of mum found with wire around her neck in street bin wrapped in pink sheet

Joyce Almeida de Sousa was living on the streets in Sao Paulo in Brazil after struggling with drug addiction when she was murdered and later found in a bin. She leaves behind a nine-year-old son

Daily Mirror

Lula says Brazil and Argentina will study common currency for trade

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Monday said Brazil and Argentina are studying the creation of a common currency to be used in trades between the two countries in order to reduce dependence on the U.S. dollar.

Reuters

Nicolas Dalby was confident he’d get split nod at UFC 283, wants on London card next

After a split decision in hostile territory over Warlley Alves at UFC 283, Nicolas Dalby would love to get on the UFC's return to London.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Venezuela calls off Maduro meeting with Lula, Brazil govt says

Venezuela has decided to call off a previously arranged meeting between President Nicolas Maduro and his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Monday, Lula's press office said.

Reuters

George Santos news - live: White House briefing room laughs at congressman as new drag videos emerge

Congressman George Santos has faced scrutiny after appearing to fabricate much of his resume

The Independent UK

Brazil, US show that secure elections require agreement – not just cybersecurity and clear ballot records

There are a number of ways to run a legitimate election. But the U.S. has learned in recent years, and Brazil learned in recent weeks, that it’s not always simple.

The Conversation

How the Guardian ranked the 100 best male footballers in the world 2022

Maicon, Jan Åge Fjørtoft and Fatih Terim were part of the voting panel for selecting the best players on the planet in 2022

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Lula floats shared 'trading currency' during Argentina trip

Brazil and Argentina are in early talks to establish a shared unit of value for bilateral trade to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Monday, though the move is not aimed at replacing existing currencies.

The Independent UK

Shirt made for Pele’s last Brazil appearance to be sold

The shirt was gifted to the team’s masseur and has been treasured for more than 50 years.

The Guardian - US

Brazil’s female diplomats in new equality push after dark days of Bolsonaro

Movement to tackle lack of diversity within Brazil’s foreign office coincides with Lula’s return to power

Reuters

Brazil and Argentina to discuss common currency

Brazil and Argentina aim for greater economic integration, including the development of a common currency, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Argentine leader Alberto Fernandez said in a joint article they penned.

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Brazil's Lula seeks to reverse Amazon deforestation

Shaking a traditional rattle, Brazil’s incoming head of Indigenous affairs recently walked through every corner of the agency’s headquarters — even its coffee room — as she invoked help from ancestors during a ritual cleansing.

Tribune News Service

Brazil and Argentina are discussing whether to combine currencies

Argentina and Brazil are in the preliminary stages of renewing discussions on forming a common currency, reviving an often-discussed plan that would face numerous political and economic hurdles.

The Independent UK

George Santos finally admits to drag queen past: ‘Sue me for having a life’

GOP congressman reportedly performed in drag as ‘Kitara Ravache’ in Brazil

Reuters

Brazil declares emergency over deaths of Yanomami children from malnutrition

Brazil's ministry of health has declared a medical emergency in the Yanomami territory, the country's largest indigenous reservation bordering Venezuela, following reports of children dying of malnutrition and other diseases caused by illegal gold mining.

Irish Mirror

John Kavanagh recalls 'being humiliated with a bad beating' as he shares emotional post after memorable Brazil UFC 283 victory

Kavanagh was in the corner for Johnny Walker at UFC 283

Salon

All attempted coups are not the same

In Brazil, 1,000 rioters were immediately arrested. In Germany, the plot was stopped early. But in America ...

The Guardian - UK

Lula accuses Bolsonaro of genocide against Yanomami in Amazon

Brazilian president says predecessor emboldened wildcat miners which led to wrecked forests and disease and death among Indigenous people

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