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Estadão newspaper Alert: The Criminalization of the Opposition and the Danger to Democracy The recent offensive of the federal government against Deputy Nikolas Ferreira (PL-MG), including representations in the Ethics Council of the House and accusations of crimes such as embezzlement and crime against the popular economy, raises serious concerns about the use of the state apparatus to silence opposition voices. According to the newspaper State of S. Paulo latest editorial, such actions have the clear objective of intimidating political opponents under the pretext of combating “fake news” related to the Pix system.
For the second straight year, the most popular club in Brazil is ready to show its international power. With fans all over the globe, Flamengo is aiming to grow its brand even more outside of Brazil, as well as strengthen ties with supporters in the United States. With the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, the club sees this as a great opportunity to reach new strategic audiences aiming to continue their internationalization process. Flamengo counts with many international stars who play or have played for the biggest national teams in the world and will be ready to put on a…
Condemning Nicolás Maduro’s Illegitimate Attempt to Seize Power in Venezuela and Announcing New Actions Against Maduro and His Representatives and to Support the Venezuelan People PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE Today, Nicolás Maduro held an illegitimate presidential inauguration in Venezuela in a desperate attempt to seize power. The Venezuelan people and world know the truth – Maduro clearly lost the 2024 presidential election and has no right to claim the presidency. The United States rejects the National Electoral Council’s fraudulent announcement that Maduro won the presidential election and does not recognize Nicolás Maduro as the president of…
TikTok stops working in U.S. before federal ban Sunday White House dismisses TikTok’s comment as a stunt Supreme Court upholds ban, Biden unlikely to intervene Users explore alternatives, rivals see shares rise WASHINGTON, – TikTok stopped working in the United States late on Saturday and disappeared from Apple and Google app stores ahead of a law that takes effect Sunday requiring the shutdown of the app used by 170 million Americans. President-elect Donald Trump said earlier in the day he would “most likely” give TikTok a 90-day reprieve from the ban after he takes office on Monday, a promise TikTok…
Ceasefire starts 0630 GMT on Sunday Three female hostages to be released on Sunday afternoon Hostages to be released in return for 30 prisoners each Israeli forces start withdrawing from parts of Gaza, says Hamas media JERUSALEM/CAIRO, Jan 19 – A ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas is set to come into effect on Sunday morning with a hostage release to follow hours later, opening the way to a possible end to a 15-month war that has upended the Middle East. Israeli forces started withdrawing from areas in Gaza’s Rafah to the Philadelphi corridor along the border between Egypt…
United Airlines said on Friday it is donating $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural committee and said CEO Scott Kirby plans to attend various events over the long holiday weekend.
By Steve Holland WASHINGTON- President-elect Donald Trump is set to arrive in Washington on Saturday evening for an inauguration celebration marking his return to power that has been upended by record cold temperatures. Trump will land in the area with his wife Melania in the early evening from his home base in Palm Beach, Florida, where the Republican had worked on his transition to power after winning the Nov. 5 election over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris.
Winter storms that blasted the Northeast and South in recent weeks — causing flight delays and cancellations around the country — led to slightly fewer passengers flying out of the Orlando International Airport this holiday season compared to the previous one. The airport — known by its code MCO — saw more than 1.4 million passengers fly out of the airfield between Dec. 20 and Jan. 5, what officials consider the “holiday period.”
Trump aims to strip job protections from about 50,000 federal employees Critics argue Trump’s ‘deep state’ claims are a conspiracy theory aimed at justifying a power grab Schedule F could spread fear and silence among federal workers, legal experts and unions warn WASHINGTON, President-elect Donald Trump is poised to seize greater control of the federal government than any modern president before him when he takes office on Monday, charging ahead with plans to dismantle what he and his allies call the “deep state,” according to two sources familiar with transition discussions. The effort could get underway as early as Trump’s…
Argentina is set to clinch trade surplus record on grains, energy exports Argentina likely logged the largest trade surplus in its history in 2024, a Reuters analyst poll released on Friday showed, on the back of libertarian President Javier Milei’s bid to boost grains and energy exports in his first full year in office. Milei, who has been president since December 2023, vowed to make Argentina a net energy exporter using the vast shale reserves in the Patagonian Vaca Muerta region. Grains exports, aided by some easing of currency controls and better weather, also rose.