Brazil
Brasilia gun ban seeks to avert inauguration threats
Civilians have been banned from carrying firearms in the capital until after the presidential inauguration on January 1
BrazilBrazil bomb scare highlights persistent violence risk
A man has been arrested in Brasilia after planting a bomb aimed at disrupting the presidential handover
BrazilOne-year spending vote will boost Brazil Congress
The Lower House yesterday approved the lifting of the cap on government spending, but for one year only
BrazilBrazil fiscal rulings will ease Lula's spending plans
Two new Supreme Court rulings will facilitate social welfare spending and curtail discretionary spending by Congress
BrazilBrazil agribusiness and government policies may clash
The new government will need to reach accommodation with agribusiness, which backed outgoing President Jair Bolsonaro
BrazilFar-right influence will outlast Brazil's Bolsonaro
Despite the president's electoral defeat, results of other elections point to a strong far-right movement going forward
BrazilFar-right violence highlights Brazil security fears
Supporters of President Jair Bolsonaro last night attacked the Federal Police headquarters and set vehicles on fire
BrazilBrazil's Bolsonaro resurfaces as Lula names ministers
The outgoing president has addressed supporters after a six-week silence, as the handover process progresses
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