Brazilian President

Jair Bolsonaro: Dubbed 'Trump of Tropics', Brazil's polarising far-right president

The aura of invincibility around the far-right leader has faded as he enters the last year of his term with his popularity at an all-time low, the economy in recession and Brazil hit by one of the world's worst COVID-19 outbreaks.

Brazil's unvaccinated president to defy New York jab rule for UN meet

Jair Bolsonaro refuses to be vaccinated against COVID-19 claiming that he is already immunised because his antibody rate remains "at the top"

Brazil outlines Covid-19 vaccination strategy, while President Bolsonaro says shot 'free, but non-mandatory' for citizens

In its four-stage vaccination rollout plan, healthcare workers, indigenous people and elderly will be vaccinated on priority.

'I so want to pound your mouth with punches': Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro threatens reporter

Jair Bolsonaro on Sunday threatened to punch a reporter after being asked about his wife, Michelle Bolsonaro's links to an alleged corruption scheme

2020 Republic Day parade: Chief guest Jair Bolsonaro dubbed as 'Trump of Tropics' has history of controversial comments on race, women and homosexuality

Last week, Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation to be the chief guest at the 2020 Republic Day parade.

Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro accepts Narendra Modi's invitation to be chief guest at Republic Day parade in 2020

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation to be the chief guest at India's Republic Day celebrations next year

Brics issues joint Goa declaration pledging enhanced global role

The emerging-market bloc of Brics issued a joint declaration in Benaulim, looking to play a bigger role and contribute more to the global governance system.

Brazil impeachment: Congressional committee recommends ousting Dilma Rousseff

A congressional committee in Brazil recommended impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff, setting the stage for a crucial vote in the Lower House

Brazil's ex-president Lula charged for hiding alleged ownership of seafront penthouse

Prosecutors in Sao Paulo state have filed money laundering charges against former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is accused of hiding his alleged ownership of a seafront penthouse in the city of Guaruja.

PM Modi congratulates Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff on re-election

On Monday, PM Modi tweeted his best wishes to Dilma Rousseff for being elected as the Brazilian President for the second term.