Brazil latest news
Here are some of the latest news from Brazil:
Politics
- President Jair Bolsonaro's approval ratings have hit a new low, with only 24% of Brazilians approving of his performance, according to a survey by the Brazilian Institute of Public Opinion and Statistics (IBOPE).
- The Brazilian Senate has approved a bill that aims to reduce the number of politicians who can run for office, in an effort to reduce corruption and improve governance.
- The government has announced plans to increase the minimum wage by 15% in 2023, as part of efforts to combat poverty and inequality.
Economy
- Brazil's economy has officially entered a recession, with GDP contracting by 0.2% in the third quarter of 2022, according to data from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE).
- The country's central bank has cut interest rates to a record low of 2.5% in an effort to stimulate economic growth.
- The government has announced plans to invest in infrastructure projects, including roads, ports, and airports, in an effort to boost economic growth and create jobs.
Environment
- Brazil has seen a surge in wildfires in the Amazon rainforest, with over 10,000 fires reported in the past week, according to data from the National Institute for Space Research (INPE).
- The government has deployed troops to the Amazon to help combat the fires and prevent further deforestation.
- The country has also seen a rise in environmental activism, with protests and demonstrations taking place across the country to demand greater action to protect the environment.
Sports
- Brazil's national soccer team has qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Colombia 1-0 in a playoff match.
- The country's top soccer league, the Brasileirão, has been suspended due to a dispute between the league and the players' union over issues such as salary caps and working conditions.
- The Brazilian Grand Prix, a Formula One racing event, has been cancelled due to a lack of funding and sponsorship.
Other news
- A major earthquake has struck the northeastern state of Bahia, causing widespread damage and injuring several people.
- The country has seen a rise in cases of COVID-19, with over 1,000 new cases reported in the past 24 hours, according to data from the Ministry of Health.
- The government has announced plans to increase funding for education, with a focus on improving access to quality education for low-income students.
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