Últimas notícias inauguration

Brasília (DF), 28/09/2023, O presidente do Senado, Rodrigo Pacheco, o ministro Barroso, o presidente Lula e o presidênte da Câmara, Arthur Lira, durante a cerimônia de posse do ministro Luís Roberto Barroso, no cargo de presidente do Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF). Foto: Valter Campanato/Agência Brasil
Justice

Supreme court head: “Armed Forces did not succumb to coup‑mongering”

In his inaugural speech, Justice Luís Roberto Barroso referred to the Jan. 8 riots. “The institutions prevailed, with the indispensable presence of civil society, the press, and the National Congress by their side,” he said.

Palácio do Congresso Nacional na Esplanada dos Ministérios em Brasília
Foto: Fabio Rodrigues Pozzebom/Agência Brasil/Arquivo
Politics

Brazil Congress swears in 513 federal representatives and 27 senators

So far, two candidates are officially competing for the position: the current head, Pacheco, supported by President Lula, and Marinho, from Bolsonaro's party.

O presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, participa da cerimônia de posse da ministra dos Povos Indígenas, Sonia Guajajara.
Politics

Sônia Guajajara swears in as Brazil’s first indigenous minister

“Indigenous peoples face a real humanitarian crisis […]. I am here to end an unconstitutional state of affairs,” the new head of the Ministry of Indigenous People said.

A ministra do Planejamento e Orçamento, Simone Tebet, toma posse em cerimônia no Salão Nobre do Palácio do Planalto.
Politics

Brazil’s new planning minister says budget will include the poor

In her inauguration address, Simone Tebet pledged to combine welfare programs and fiscal responsibility. The Ministry of Planning and Budget was recreated by Lula.

Foto oficial na cerimônia de posse do presidente da República, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva no Palácio do Planalto
Politics

Lula swears in cabinet members, inks first decrees

The first move reworks the president’s cabinet. Another keeps the Bolsa Família welfare allowance at a monthly BRL 600 per person plus BRL 150 per child aged up to six.