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Brazil's Lula raises welfare benefit ahead of October election

Brazil's Lula raises welfare benefit ahead of October election

BRASILIA, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Brazil's Planning Minister Bruno Moretti announced on Thursday a 15% increase in cash transfers under the country's flagship welfare program Bolsa Familia, as President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva seeks re-election in an October vote.
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Brazil's Lula boosts welfare payments, eyes new debt-relief push ahead of election

Brazil's Lula boosts welfare payments, eyes new debt-relief push ahead of election

By Marcela Ayres BRASILIA, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Brazil's leftist government on Thursday announced a 15% increase in benefits under the country's flagship welfare program and signaled a new initiative targeting indebted households ahead of next month's general election.
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Brazil central bank delivers fifth straight rate cut, leaves next move open

Brazil central bank delivers fifth straight rate cut, leaves next move open

By Marcela Ayres BRASILIA, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank on Wednesday cut interest rates by 25 basis points for a fifth straight meeting amid firmer signs of an economic slowdown while keeping its options open ahead of next month's presidential election.
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British Airways Expands Latin American Network with Daily Non-Stop Service to Buenos Aires

British Airways Expands Latin American Network with Daily Non-Stop Service to Buenos Aires

British Airways Expands Latin American Network with Daily Non-Stop Service to Buenos Aires
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Luar Collaborates with Kenner for Spring 2027 Footwear Collection

Luar Collaborates with Kenner for Spring 2027 Footwear Collection

Luar Collaborates with Kenner for Spring 2027 Footwear Collection
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Brazil’s Lula announces 15% increase in flagship welfare payments ahead of key election

Brazil’s Lula announces 15% increase in flagship welfare payments ahead of key election

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed a decree increasing benefits of his welfare program by 15%
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Google agrees biggest carbon-removal deal yet, aims to scale new model

Google agrees biggest carbon-removal deal yet, aims to scale new model

By Simon Jessop LONDON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Google has agreed its biggest carbon-removal deal yet, backing a project in Brazil run by developer Terradot that aims to both cut methane emissions from rice farming and capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, executives told Reuters.
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Brazil's top court to decide on unprecedented probe of sitting justice

Brazil's top court to decide on unprecedented probe of sitting justice

By Ricardo Brito BRASILIA, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Brazil's Supreme Court is set to hold an unprecedented hearing on Tuesday to decide whether to investigate one of its most powerful justices over allegations that he advised a banker accused of leading a multibillion-dollar fraud scheme, fueling a
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Brazil's top court postpones ruling on probe of justice in politically charged case

Brazil's top court postpones ruling on probe of justice in politically charged case

By Ricardo Brito BRASILIA, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday postponed a decision on whether to investigate one of its own justices in connection with a politically explosive bank corruption case, possibly deferring the issue until after an October presidential election.
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Brazil's top court postpones decision on key justice de Moraes ahead of October elections

Brazil's top court postpones decision on key justice de Moraes ahead of October elections

Brazil’s Supreme Court stopped deliberations Tuesday on whether Justice Alexandre de Moraes, the man who led the trial against former President Jair Bolsonaro, should face an investigation in a graft case, a move that is also shaking the run-up to the country’s presidential election in October
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Volkswagen Restructures Global Operations, Latin America to Play Key Role in Manufacturing Network

Volkswagen Restructures Global Operations, Latin America to Play Key Role in Manufacturing Network

Volkswagen Restructures Global Operations, Latin America to Play Key Role in Manufacturing Network
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Brazil's top court weighs a probe against the judge who sent former President Bolsonaro to prison

Brazil's top court weighs a probe against the judge who sent former President Bolsonaro to prison

Brazil's Supreme Court has started deliberations on whether Justice Alexandre de Moraes should face an investigation in a graft case