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08.01.2023-Manifestantes invadem Congresso, STF e Palácio do Planalto.
International

UN calls for punishment of everyone involved in Jan. 8 riots

The message was released by UN spokesperson Liz Throssell on Monday, one year after the ransacking of the Brazilian government headquarters.

08.01.2023-Manifestantes invadem Congresso, STF e Palácio do Planalto.
General

One year after attempted coup, top court keeps 66 in prison

Thus far, 25 people have been convicted by the Supreme Court. Sentences range from 10 to 17 years in prison in a closed regime.

Brasília (DF) 04/10/2023 - No dia 5 de outubro de 1988 foi promulgada a constituição brasileira, amanhã ela completará 35 anos 
Foto: Joédson Alves/Agência Brasil
Politics

Marked by popular participation, Brazilian Constitution turns 35

The fruit of the re-democratization process that brought to an end 21 years of dictatorship, it is the seventh constitutional text promulgated since 1824, when Emperor Pedro I imposed his first set of laws on the country.

Brasília (DF) 30/05/2023 -  Fotografia oficial dos Presidentes dos países da América do Sul. No palácio do Itamaraty. Foto Rafa Neddermeyer/ Agência Brasil
Politics

South American presidents sign Brasília Consensus

The Brasília Consensus also addresses common challenges faced by the region, including the climate crisis and threats to peace and international security.

Brasília 07/03/2023 - O ministro da Advocacia Geral da Uniāo (AGU), Jorge Rodrigo Araújo Messias, durante abertura da cerimonia de comemoração dos 30 anos da Advocacia Geral da Uniāo (AGU). Foto: Joédson Alves/Agência Brasil.
Politics

Attorney-general vows to redouble efforts against fake news in Brazil

After the Jan. 8 riots, when major government headquarters were ransacked, he carried out what he called a “reshuffle of responsibilities.” Jorge Messias spoke at an event celebrating the 30th anniversary of his agency in Brasília.