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Brazil’s Capitol Riot And Jair Bolsonaro, Explained
Here’s how Brazil’s Capitol riot happened.
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Politics
Thousands Of Supporters Of Brazil’s Far-Right Former President Attacked The Capitol, Destroying Buildings
Supporters of Brazil’s far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro have stormed the country’s Congress, Supreme Court and presidential office to call for the newly elected president, Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva – also known as Lula – to resign.
Activism
Women Of The Week: Iranian Chess Player Sara Khadem, Greta Thunberg And Brazil’s New Amazon Activist Ministers
We’re only a few days into 2023, and women are already making waves around the world, making history and shutting down misogyny.
Activism
Two Women Amazon Activists Have Been Named As Brazil’s Environment And Indigenous Ministers
Brazil’s new leftist president Lula has appointed two women Amazon activists, Marina Silva and Sônia Guajajara, as his environment and Indigenous ministers.
world
Brazilian Soccer Legend Pelé Has Died At Age 82
Brazilian soccer legend Pelé has died on Dec. 29 in São Paulo after a battle with colon cancer. He was 82.
Featured
For The First Time In History, The World Cup Featured An All-Women Referee Team
Three women referees from France, Brazil and Mexico have made history as the first all-women referee team to take charge of a men’s World Cup match for the first time in 96 years.
Featured
Here’s What Happened Around The World In October 2022
Take a look back at some of the biggest stories from around the world you may have missed in October.
Climate
Brazil Has Voted Out Its Far-Right President Jair Bolsonaro And Elected This Leftist Former President
Voters in Brazil have elected leftist former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, known as Lula, as the country’s new leader, removing the incumbent far-right president Jair Bolsonaro after four years.
Cute
This Rescue Dog Has Become Brazil’s Newest Police Corporal And People Absolutely Adore Him
Decked out in a police officer uniform, a rescue dog from a Brazilian police unit has become one of Rio’s most beloved police corporals for his lovable smile and dedication to the citizens.
Activism
Women Of The Week: Iranian Rock Climber Elnaz Rekabi, Schoolgirl Asra Panahi And Brazil’s First Trans Women Lawmakers
Women from Iran are continuing to stand up against the government and the country’s mandatory hijab law. Meanwhile, across the globe, Brazil has elected its first two trans women as lawmakers in congress. These are some of the inspiring women of the week.
Featured
These Two Brazilian Trans Women Have Made History As The First Trans Lawmakers In The Congress
In a first for the country, Brazil has elected Erika Hilton and Duda Salabert as their first transgender women lawmakers during the country’s general election on Sunday, October 1.
Activism
Women Of The Week: Myanmar Model Nang Mwe San, Indigenous Brazilian Women Candidates And Indian Women
Here are some of the inspiring women you should know about from around the world this week.