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Foreign policy adviser to leftwing president Lula warns western leaders’ stance risks provoking a wider conflict
Appointment of ‘friend and comrade’ angers rightwing opposition and legal experts
Powerful leader of Brazil’s lower house tells FT he will defend market-friendly laws
Government says push to expand the role of the state will be accompanied by commitments for balanced budgets
Former Brazilian president’s residence searched in investigation into alleged falsification of immunisation records
Tech giant is among the fiercest opponent to legislation being pushed by Lula administration
Critics decry measures as draconian and open to abuse by special interests
Leftwing president hopes tighter laws will reduce surge in use of firearms, including attacks on schools
Inquiry into ‘coup attempt’ sets stage for battle between president Lula and rightwing lawmakers
Brazilian president’s intransigence highlights EU’s difficulty convincing global south to hold Russia accountable
US accuses Lula of ‘parroting Russian and Chinese propaganda’
President has in effect abandoned his ‘big tent’ coalition only a few months into his third term
Brazil’s president uses three-day visit to strengthen ties with Beijing and chart path towards more multipolar global order
Leftist president lends his voice to Beijing’s efforts to boost renminbi’s role in global commerce
Surge in ‘occupations’ by radical group with ties to leftwing president alarms farmers and conservative politicians
Rightwing former president’s homecoming is complicated by multiple investigations against him
Ex-leader faces several investigations including embezzlement probe over jewellery
Lula seeks diplomatic role as Latin American nations resist aligning with west over conflict
Justice minister Flávio Dino says insurrection by Bolsonaro supporters was coup attempt
President questions independent monetary policy and bank’s continuing independence
Talks on Friday to focus on environmental protection and how to tackle far-right extremism
Minister Anielle Franco, sister of murdered Rio politician, aims to tackle prejudices that harm country’s non-white population
Former Brazilian president is facing multiple investigations at home
Leftist president has been critical of armed forces since Bolsonaro supporters stormed government buildings
Supporters gather outside house where former Brazilian president is staying amid chaos at home
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