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2021
02
The traditional Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is canceled with strict warnings against clandestine celebrations.
Vale SA agreed to pay $7.03bn in a settlement with Brazilian authorities for the Brumadinho dam collapse two years ago that killed 270 people. Vale SA reached a settlement agreement with Brazilian authorities for a dam collapse that killed 270 people and led to production cutbacks that stripped the company of the titl...
How many people died in the Brumadinho dam collapse?
The dam collapse killed 270 people.
Brazil
2021
01
Ford Motor Company announces it is closing three plants and laying off 5,000 workers in Brazil.
Ford Motor Co says it will close its three plants in Brazil this year and take pre-tax charges of about $4.1bn as the COVID-19 pandemic worsened the company’s under-utilisation of its manufacturing capacity. Production will cease immediately at Ford’s plants in Camacari and Taubate, with some parts production continui...
How many plants did Ford Motor Company announce it would close in Brazil in January 2021?
Ford announced it would close three plants in Brazil.
Brazil
2021
03
Brazil once again breaks its own record and records 3,600 deaths from COVID-19 in 24 hours.
Brasil tem pior dia da pandemia com 3,6 mil mortes por Covid registradas em 24 horas; média volta a bater recorde País contabilizou 12.407.323 casos e 307.326 óbitos por Covid-19 desde o início da pandemia, segundo balanço do consórcio de veículos de imprensa. Alguns estados relacionaram números altos desta sexta com ...
What was the highest number of COVID-19 deaths recorded in Brazil in a single day as of March 2021?
Brazil recorded 3,600 COVID-19 deaths in a single day in March 2021, its highest at the time.
Brazil
2021
03
Brazil records 3,251 deaths from COVID-19 in 24 hours, a new record.
Saúde Brasil Brasil tem 3.251 mortes por covid, novo recorde em 24 horas 23/03/2021 23 de março de 2021 É a primeira vez que o número diário de óbitos supera 3 mil no país. Total de vítimas chega agora a 298,7 mil, enquanto soma de infectados vai a 12,1 milhões. https://p.dw.com/p/3r1Ow Foto: Alexandre Schneider/Getty ...
How many total COVID-19 deaths had Brazil recorded by March 23, 2021?
By March 23, 2021, Brazil had recorded a total of 298,676 COVID-19 deaths.
Brazil
2021
03
President Jair Bolsonaro changes health minister for the fourth time, as cardiologist Marcelo Queiroga replaces Eduardo Pazuello in office.
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Who replaced Eduardo Pazuello as Brazil's health minister in March 2021?
Marcelo Queiroga replaced Eduardo Pazuello as Brazil's health minister in March 2021.
Brazil
2021
02
President Bolsonaro prevents a truckers′ strike by agreeing to a two-month delay on federal tariffs on diesel fuel.
19 Feb, 2021 11:31 a.m. EST Guardar El presidente de Brasil, Jair Bolsonaro. EFE/Joédson Alves/Archivo El presidente de Brasil, Jair Bolsonaro , cedió ante las presiones del gremio camionero , que ha amenazado con una paralización general por las alzas en el precio de los combustibles, y anunció este jueves una exenció...
What percentage of Brazil's fuel prices in February 2021 came from federal taxes?
Federal taxes accounted for 9% of fuel prices at the time.
Brazil
2021
02
Vale S.A. agrees to pay 37.7 billion reals ($7.03 billion) to settle the January 2019 Brumadinho dam disaster, where 270 people died.
Vale SA agreed to pay $7.03bn in a settlement with Brazilian authorities for the Brumadinho dam collapse two years ago that killed 270 people. Vale SA reached a settlement agreement with Brazilian authorities for a dam collapse that killed 270 people and led to production cutbacks that stripped the company of the titl...
How much did Vale S.A. agree to pay to settle the Brumadinho dam disaster in 2021?
Vale S.A. agreed to pay 37.7 billion reals ($7.03 billion).
Brazil
2015
11
An iron ore tailings dam in Bento Rodrigues, a subdistrict of Mariana, Minas Gerais, suffers a catastrophic failure, causing flooding, killing 19 and injuring over 16. This would become the biggest environmental disaster in the country’s history after the mud had reached the course of the Doce River and later in the fo...
Brasil Tragédia de Mariana: lama que arrasou rios ameaça o ecossistema marinho Catástrofe provocada pelo rompimento de barragem em Minas é considerada o maior desastre ambiental do país. Rejeitos devem desaguar no mar do ES até domingo Por: Nicole Fusco 20/11/2015 às 08:12 - Atualizado em 20/11/2015 às 08:12 1 45 Sujos...
What were the consequences of the iron ore tailings dam failure in Bento Rodrigues, Brazil, in November 2015?
The dam failure caused flooding, killed 19 people, injured over 16, and led to widespread environmental damage, including contamination of the Doce River and the Atlantic Ocean, making it Brazil's worst environmental disaster.
Brazil
2024
05
2- 2024 Rio Grande do Sul floods At least 147 people are killed from flooding caused by heavy rains in Rio Grande do Sul. At least 127 others are listed as missing and 372 injured, while more than two million people in the state are affected and 600,000 others displaced.
Temporais no RS: Defesa Civil confirma 78 mortes e investiga outros 4 óbitos | Rio Grande do Sul | G1 Rio Grande do Sul Temporais no RS: Defesa Civil confirma 78 mortes e investiga outros 4 óbitos A Defesa Civil soma 107,6 mil pessoas fora de casa e 334 municípios afetados. Aeroporto e rodoviária de Porto Alegre estão ...
How many people were confirmed dead due to the floods in Rio Grande do Sul in May 2024?
At least 147 people were confirmed dead.
Brazil
2024
01
Heavy rains kill 11 people in Rio de Janeiro.
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How many people died due to the torrential rains in Rio de Janeiro in January 2024?
At least 11 people died.
Brazil
2024
07
A study by the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation finds the first incidence of cocaine discovered in sharks following tests on 13 Brazilian sharpnose sharks off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, in what is believed to be caused by waste from illegal laboratories and users.
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What did researchers discover in Brazilian sharpnose sharks off the coast of Rio de Janeiro in 2024?
Researchers discovered high levels of cocaine in the muscles and livers of Brazilian sharpnose sharks.
Brazil
2023
02
A vessel with 14 people on board sinks in Guanabara Bay, leaving 3 dead and 5 missing.
Naufrágio na Baía de Guanabara deixa 3 mortos e 5 desaparecidos | Rio de Janeiro | G1 Rio de Janeiro Naufrágio na Baía de Guanabara deixa 3 mortos e 5 desaparecidos Guarda-vidas e mergulhadores fazem buscas por vítimas, com apoio de uma lancha, motoaquáticas e um helicóptero. Capitania dos Portos do RJ confirmou que ho...
How many people were on board the vessel that sank in Guanabara Bay in February 2023?
There were 14 people on board.
Brazil
2023
01
Supporters of the previous president, Jair Bolsonaro, invade the Supreme Court of Brazil, National Congress of Brazil, and the Planalto Presidential Palace in the Praça dos Três Poderes in Brasília. A federal intervention in public security in the Federal District is decreed.
Brazil Congress: Lula vows to punish supporters of Bolsonaro after riot Skip to content British Broadcasting Corporation Home News US Election Sport Business Innovation Culture Arts Travel Earth Video Live Home News Israel-Gaza War War in Ukraine US & Canada UK UK Politics England N. Ireland N. Ireland Politics Scotlan...
What did supporters of Jair Bolsonaro do in Brasília in January 2023?
Supporters of Jair Bolsonaro invaded the Supreme Court, National Congress, and the Planalto Presidential Palace in Brasília.
Brazil
2023
11
Around a thousand people fainted due to intense heat during the first concert of Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour at the Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro. A fan named Ana Clara Benevides Machado suffers cardiorespiratory arrest and dies during the concert.
Fã que morreu em show de Taylor Swift começou a passar mal durante 2ª música, diz amiga | Mato Grosso do Sul | G1 Mato Grosso do Sul Fã que morreu em show de Taylor Swift começou a passar mal durante 2ª música, diz amiga Ana Clara Benevides Machado, de 23 anos, era natural de Mato Grosso do Sul e foi ao Rio de Janeiro ...
What happened during Taylor Swift's concert at the Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro in November 2023?
Around a thousand people fainted due to intense heat, and a 23-year-old fan named Ana Clara Benevides Machado suffered cardiorespiratory arrest and died during the concert.
Brazil
2023
04
Four children are killed and five others are injured after a man attacks a kindergarten with a hatchet in Blumenau, Santa Catarina.
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How many children were killed in the hatchet attack at the kindergarten in Blumenau, Brazil, in April 2023?
Four children were killed in the attack.
Brazil
2023
03
A 13-year-old student carries out a knife attack at a public school in Vila Sônia, São Paulo, resulting in a teacher being killed and five others injured.
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What measures were announced by São Paulo's Secretary of Education after the school attack in March 2023?
A three-day mourning period was declared in honor of the teacher who died.
Brazil
2023
03
Part of the roof of the Osasco Plaza Shopping mall in Greater São Paulo collapses, with no one injured.
Parte de teto de shopping desaba em Osasco, na Grande São Paulo | Jornal Nacional | G1 Jornal Nacional Moedas Dólar Comercial R$ 5,675 0,01% Dólar Turismo R$ 5,913 0,18% Euro Comercial R$ 6,120 0,46% Euro Turismo R$ 6,395 0,58% B3 Ibovespa 129.631 pts -0,54% Moedas Dólar Comercial R$ 5,675 0,01% Dólar Turismo R$ 5,913 ...
What happened at the Osasco Plaza Shopping mall in Greater São Paulo in March 2023?
Part of the roof collapsed, but no one was injured.
Brazil
2023
02
The navy scuttles the decommissioned aircraft carrier São Paulo into the Atlantic Ocean, following the rejections of injunctions from the Ministry of the Environment and the Federal Public Ministry.
Brazil scuttles warship in Atlantic despite pollution concerns Your personal data, your options, our responsibility We and our partners use cookies or similar technologies to access and store non-sensitive information such as your IP address. The processing of your data allows us, for example, to improve your user expe...
Why did Brazil scuttle the decommissioned aircraft carrier São Paulo in the Atlantic Ocean in February 2023?
Brazil scuttled the São Paulo after failing to find a port willing to accept it and following rejections of legal injunctions from environmental authorities.
Brazil
2023
10
A 16-year-old carries out a school shooting in Sapopemba (East Zone of São Paulo), where one student died and three others were injured.
Ataque a tiros em escola estadual na Zona Leste deixa uma estudante morta e outros três feridos; adolescente foi detido | São Paulo | G1 São Paulo Ataque a tiros em escola estadual na Zona Leste deixa uma estudante morta e outros três feridos; adolescente foi detido Aluno de 16 anos entrou armado e disparou contra estu...
How many people were injured in the school shooting at Escola Estadual Sapopemba in October 2023?
Three people were injured in the shooting.
Brazil
2023
09
Actor Kayky Brito has been ran over by a car while crossing a street in Rio de Janeiro. The actor has been hospitalized and is said to be in serious condition after suffering multiple fractures.
Ator Kayky Brito é atropelado na Barra da Tijuca, Zona Oeste do Rio, e estado de saúde é gravíssimo | Rio de Janeiro | G1 Rio de Janeiro Ator Kayky Brito é atropelado na Barra da Tijuca, Zona Oeste do Rio, e estado de saúde é gravíssimo Ator teve politrauma corporal e traumatismo craniano. Ele foi socorrido para o Hosp...
What happened to actor Kayky Brito in September 2023?
He was hit by a car while crossing a street in Rio de Janeiro and hospitalized with serious injuries, including multiple fractures and a head trauma.
Brazil
2020
02
-24 147 homicides are recorded in Ceará, while military police carry out riots.
1 de 4 Encapuzados ocupam unidade da tropa de elite da PM do Ceará em Sobral na manhã desta sexta-feira — Foto: Reprodução/TV Verdes Mares Encapuzados ocupam unidade da tropa de elite da PM do Ceará em Sobral na manhã desta sexta-feira — Foto: Reprodução/TV Verdes Mares O Ceará registrou 51 assassinatos em 48 horas – m...
What was the reason for the military police strike in Ceará in February 2020?
The military police in Ceará went on strike in February 2020 to demand higher salaries.
Brazil
2020
01
Journalist Glenn Greenwald (The Intercept) is charged with cybercrimes in connection to leaking telephone calls, audio, and text messages of prosecutors and other public officials in 2019.
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Which Brazilian government departments were involved in the November 2019 discussions on integrating tourism and culture?
The Ministry of Tourism, the Special Secretariat of Culture, and the Ministry of Citizenship were involved in the discussions.
Brazil
2020
03
The CBF orders the suspension of the Copa do Brasil, Copa do Nordeste, Brazilian Women's Football Championship, the Brazilian U-17 Championship, and the Brazilian U-20 Cup, due to the new coronavirus pandemic. The State Championships are also suspended.
FUTEBOL NACIONAL Pandemia do novo coronavírus afeta 25 dos 27 campeonatos estaduais no Brasil Antes da suspensão ser decidida, algumas partidas foram disputadas com portões fechados Estadão Conteúdo postado em 17/03/2020 13:59 / atualizado em 17/03/2020 23:53 WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Campeonato Mineiro...
What were the two Brazilian states where football championships continued normally without restrictions in March 2020?
Mato Grosso and Tocantins were the only states where championships continued without any restrictions.
Brazil
2025
04
A bus carrying students and faculty of the Federal University of Santa Maria crashes in Imigrante, Rio Grande do Sul, killing seven people.
Bus crash in southern Brazil kills at least 7, injures 20 Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia 2025-04-05 05:23:00 SAO PAULO, April 4 (Xinhua) -- At least seven people were killed and 20 others injured on Friday when a bus carrying university students and faculty plunged off a highway in southern Brazil, according to local fi...
How many people were killed in the bus crash involving the Federal University of Santa Maria in April 2025?
Seven people were killed in the bus crash.
Brazil
2025
01
A law restricting the usage of smartphones in schools nationwide comes into effect.
Advertising Home Live news At least 10 dead in Brazil landslides Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – Landslides caused by torrential rains in southeast Brazil have left at least 10 people dead, rescue services in Minas Gerais state said Sunday. Issued on: 13/01/2025 - 02:27 Modified: 13/01/2025 - 02:24 1 min Brazilian rescue teams ...
How many people died in the landslides caused by torrential rains in southeast Brazil in January 2025?
At least 10 people died in the landslides.
Brazil
2022
12
By 6 votes to 5, the Federal Supreme Court declares the secret budget unconstitutional.
STF declara 'orçamento secreto' inconstitucional | Política | G1 Política STF declara 'orçamento secreto' inconstitucional 'Orçamento secreto' é como ficaram conhecidas as emendas parlamentares de relator, cujos critérios de distribuição e transparência foram questionados no STF. Por Fernanda Vivas, TV Globo — Brasília...
What did the Federal Supreme Court of Brazil rule regarding the "secret budget" in December 2022?
The Federal Supreme Court of Brazil ruled, by a vote of 6 to 5, that the "secret budget" was unconstitutional due to its lack of transparency and clear distribution criteria.
Brazil
2022
01
A rockfall from a canyon hits four boats with tourists who were strolling on Lake Furnas in Capitólio (southwest of Minas Gerais), leaving ten dead and 32 injured.
Parte de cânion se solta, atinge lanchas e deixa 8 mortos em Capitólio (MG); veja vídeos - 08/01/2022 - Cotidiano - Folha Aviso Este conteúdo é para maiores de 18 anos. Se tem menos de 18 anos, é inapropriado para você. Clique aqui para continuar . Acesse seus artigos salvos em Minha Folha , sua área personali...
What happened in Capitólio, Minas Gerais, in January 2022?
A rockfall from a canyon struck four tourist boats on Lake Furnas, killing ten people and injuring 32 others.
Brazil
2022
05
A man named Genivaldo de Jesus, is tortured and murdered during a police raid in Umbaúba, Sergipe. Agents used a Federal Highway Police vehicle as an improvised gas chamber and trapped the victim in the trunk.
Homem morre após ser colocado em porta-malas de viatura da PRF e aspirar fumaça, em Sergipe Carregando... Últimas Notícias O GLOBO 100 Política Voltar Política Página Principal Eleições 2024 Sonar - A escuta das redes Pulso Brasil Voltar Brasil Página Principal Educação Voltar Educação Página Principal Enem 2024 Prêmio...
What measures were taken after the death of Genivaldo de Jesus Santos in May 2022?
The police opened a disciplinary investigation, and the case was referred to the Civil Police for further inquiry.
Brazil
2022
05
A plane carrying parachutists makes an emergency landing in the rural area of Boituva. Two people are confirmed dead, with seven others injured.
Dois morrem após avião com paraquedistas fazer pouso de emergência em Boituva | Itapetininga e Região | G1 Itapetininga e Região Dois morrem após avião com paraquedistas fazer pouso de emergência em Boituva De acordo com o Corpo de Bombeiros, a aeronave estava transportando paraquedistas e, no momento do pouso, 16 pess...
How many people were on board the plane carrying parachutists when it made an emergency landing in Boituva in May 2022?
There were 16 people on board the plane.
Brazil
2022
04
A three-story building collapses in Vila Velha (Greater Vitória area), killing three people from the same family.
Desabamento de prédio de três andares deixa mortos da mesma família no ES | Espírito Santo | G1 Espírito Santo Desabamento de prédio de três andares deixa mortos da mesma família no ES Desabamento aconteceu na manhã desta quinta-feira (21), no bairro Cristóvão Colombo, em Vila Velha. Por Diony Silva, g1 ES e TV Gazeta ...
How many people died in the three-story building collapse in Vila Velha in April 2022?
Three people from the same family died in the collapse.
Brazil
2022
03
The Telegram application is blocked in Brazil by decision of Supreme Federal Court minister Alexandre de Moraes.
Moraes determina bloqueio do aplicativo de mensagens Telegram em todo o Brasil | Política | G1 Política Moraes determina bloqueio do aplicativo de mensagens Telegram em todo o Brasil Decisão de ministro do Supremo atende a pedido da PF e terá de ser cumprida por provedores e plataformas digitais. Usado por Bolsonaro e ...
Why did the Brazilian Supreme Court order the blocking of Telegram in March 2022?
The Brazilian Supreme Court ordered the blocking of Telegram because the platform repeatedly failed to comply with judicial orders, including requests to remove misinformation-spreading accounts and provide user data.
Brazil
2022
02
Heavy rains cause flooding and landslides in Petrópolis, resulting in parts of the city being destroyed.
Forte chuva em Petrópolis causa inundações, arrasta carros e provoca queda de barreiras; mortes passam de 30 | Região Serrana | G1 Região Serrana Forte chuva em Petrópolis causa inundações, arrasta carros e provoca queda de barreiras; mortes passam de 30 Nível das chuvas ultrapassou esperado para mês inteiro. Vídeo mos...
How many deaths were reported due to the heavy rains in Petrópolis in February 2022?
Over 30 deaths were reported.
Brazil
2017
03
Share prices for meatpacker JBS S.A. drop 10%.
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What happened to JBS S.A.'s share prices in March 2017?
JBS S.A.'s share prices dropped by 10%.
Brazil
2017
01
At least 10 inmates are killed in a prison riot between rival gangs in Natal.
Brazil prisoners beheaded in riot at Natal prison Published 15 January 2017 Share close panel Share page Copy link About sharing Image source, AFP Image caption, Prisoners were seen on the roof of Alcacuz prison At least 10 prisoners have been killed in fighting between rival gangs at the largest prison in the north-ea...
How many inmates were killed in the prison riot at Alcacuz jail in Natal in January 2017?
At least 10 inmates were killed.
Brazil
2017
06
Reports surface of a Temer administration plan to lift restrictions on foreign mining company operations within a 150-mile zone of the country's border.
Rio state ex-governor Sergio Cabral sentenced to 14 years 13 June 2017 Share Save Share Save Getty Images Sergio Cabral oversaw major construction projects during his time as governor of Rio state The former governor of Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state has been sentenced to 14 years and two months in prison for corruption...
What was the name of the investigation that led to Sergio Cabral's arrest?
He was arrested as part of Operation Car Wash.
Brazil
2017
06
The Superior Electoral Court (TSE) reopens the illegal campaign funding case against President Michel Temer, the vice presidential candidate on former President Dilma Rousseff's ticket in 2014. Temer became president in August 2016 when Rousseff was impeached, and could be unseated if the court annuls the RousseffTemer...
Brazil protests: Ministerial building set on fire during clashes Published 24 May 2017 Share close panel Share page Copy link About sharing This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Media caption, Protest against Brazil's President Temer turns violent Angry demonstra...
What were the main demands of the protesters during the 2017 demonstrations in Brasília?
The protesters demanded the resignation of President Michel Temer, fresh elections, and the withdrawal of economic reform plans.
Brazil
2017
05
The Supreme Court releases a plea bargain testimony from JBS S.A., revealing that the company paid 500 million reais in bribes to politicians, including current President Michel Temer; his predecessors Dilma Rousseff and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva; and former presidential candidates Aécio Neves and José Serra.
Brazil plea-bargain testimony says president took $4.6 million in bribes By Brad Brooks and Lisandra Paraguassu May 19, 2017 11:30 PM UTC Updated ago Text Small Text Medium Text Large Text Share X Facebook Linkedin Email Link Item 1 of 4 Brazil's President Michel Temer speaks at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil...
Which Brazilian president was accused of receiving $4.6 million in bribes according to the 2017 JBS testimony?
President Michel Temer was accused of receiving 15 million reais ($4.6 million) in bribes from JBS.
Brazil
2017
04
STF Minister, Edson Fachin removes the secrecy of Odebrecht's accusations in the context of Operation Lava Jato.
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What action did STF Minister Edson Fachin take regarding Odebrecht's plea bargain testimonies in April 2017?
He ordered the lifting of secrecy on 83 investigations involving politicians named in Odebrecht's plea deal.
Brazil
2017
03
By using the fully expendable version of their Falcon 9 launch vehicle; SpaceX successfully launches the EchoStar 23 satellite, a direct-to-home television broadcast service for Brazil, into a geosynchronous transfer orbit.
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Into what type of orbit did SpaceX deliver the EchoStar 23 satellite in March 2017?
The EchoStar 23 satellite was placed into a geosynchronous transfer orbit.
Brazil
2017
11
Commission approves a bill restricting abortion, even in cases of rape.
Brazil's President Temer avoids corruption trial 26 October 2017 Share Save Share Save EPA President Michel Temer denies any wrongdoing Brazil's President Michel Temer has secured enough votes in the lower house of Congress to avoid facing trial on corruption charges. Prosecutors had accused Mr Temer of obstructing jus...
What were the corruption charges that President Michel Temer faced in 2017?
President Michel Temer was accused of obstructing justice and racketeering, though he denied any wrongdoing.
Brazil
2019
02
Davi Alcolumbre is elected President of Senate.
Eleito para a presidência do Senado, Davi Alcolumbre diz que quer pacificar a casa O senador Davi Alcolumbre (DEM-AP) , 41 anos, se elegeu presidente do Senado neste sábado (2) ao obter 42 votos, um a mais que os 41 necessários para um candidato ganhar no primeiro turno. Dos 81 senadores, votaram 77. É a segunda vez qu...
Who was elected President of the Brazilian Senate in February 2019?
Davi Alcolumbre was elected President of the Brazilian Senate in February 2019.
Brazil
2019
01
The federal government sends National Forces to Ceará, after a wave of attacks carried out by criminal organizations.
O Ceará registrou, desde o dia 2 de janeiro, 261 ataques criminosos a coletivos, prédios públicos, agências bancárias, viadutos e comércios. Foram confirmadas ações em pelo menos 50 dos 184 municípios cearenses. Ataques no Ceará: o que se sabe e o que falta saber Veja a cronologia dos crimes: Noite de quarta-feira (2) ...
In how many municipalities in Ceará were criminal attacks confirmed during January 2019?
Attacks were confirmed in at least 50 of the 184 municipalities in Ceará.
Brazil
2019
03
Two former military police officers are arrested for the murders of Marielle Franco and her driver Anderson Gomes. One of the suspects was arrested at home, in a Rio de Janeiro gated community where President Jair Bolsonaro also resides.
Carnival attendees hold a banner that reads ‘Justice for Marielle’ in Rio de Janeiro. Photograph: Silvia Izquierdo/AP View image in fullscreen Carnival attendees hold a banner that reads ‘Justice for Marielle’ in Rio de Janeiro. Photograph: Silvia Izquierdo/AP Brazil This article is more than 6 years old Brazil: two ex...
Where was one of the suspects in Marielle Franco's murder arrested?
One of the suspects was arrested in a gated community in Rio de Janeiro where President Jair Bolsonaro also resided.
Brazil
2018
02
Police announce that Postalis lost a billion reals ($1.9 billion) to embezzlement.
Brazil police probes graft involving post office pension fund By Reuters February 1, 2018 10:13 AM UTC Updated ago Text Small Text Medium Text Large Text Share X Facebook Linkedin Email Link SAO PAULO, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Brazilian federal police served 100 search-and-seizure warrants on Thursday as part of an investiga...
What was the estimated financial loss due to embezzlement at Brazil's Postalis pension fund in 2018?
The estimated financial loss was 6 billion reais ($1.9 billion).
Brazil
2018
01
Petrobras announces it would pay $2.95 billion to settle a shareholder lawsuit in the United States stemming from the bribes and kickbacks in the Operation Car Wash scandal. The company said in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it had been a victim of dishonesty but that it had decided ...
At least nine people died and 14 were injured during clashes when a group of prisoners invaded a pavilion of Aparecida prison in Goiania, Brazil. Photograph: Claudio Reis/EPA View image in fullscreen At least nine people died and 14 were injured during clashes when a group of prisoners invaded a pavilion of Aparecida p...
How many people died during the prison riot in Aparecida de Goiania, Brazil, in January 2018?
Nine people died during the prison riot.
Brazil
2018
03
Minister Edson Fachin includes President Michel Temer in an inquiry into Operation Lava Jato, which is also investigating ministers Eliseu Padilha and Moreira Franco. According to the investigation, indications of bribes being paid at the Secretariat of Civil Aviation of the Presidency of the Republic are being investi...
Fachin atende a pedido de Rachel Dodge e inclui Temer em inquérito O ministro Edson Fachin, do Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF), autorizou nesta sexta-feira (2) a inclusão do presidente Michel Temer em um inquérito que investiga os ministros Eliseu Padilha (Casa Civil) e Moreira Franco (Secretaria Geral) dentro da Operaç...
Why was President Michel Temer included in the Operation Lava Jato investigation in March 2018?
He was included due to allegations from Odebrecht executives that bribes were discussed at a dinner in May 2014, where Temer allegedly participated in talks about distributing payments to the PMDB party.
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2018
02
The federal government decides to suspend the progress of the pension reform.
Economia Governo decide suspender tramitação da reforma da Previdência Marun afirmou que ministros do STF opinaram informalmente sobre tema Geralda Doca 19/02/2018 - 17:49 / Atualizado em 19/02/2018 - 19:26 Compartilhe por Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Newsletters PUBLICIDADE O ministro da Secretaria de Governo, Carlos Mar...
Why did the Brazilian government suspend the pension reform process in February 2018?
The government suspended the pension reform process because it concluded that legal restrictions prevented voting on constitutional amendments during a federal intervention, such as the one in place for security in Rio de Janeiro at the time.
Brazil
2016
11
A chartered Avro RJ85 plane carrying 77 people, including the Chapecoense football team, crashes near Medellín, Colombia. Rescuers report that at least six survivors have been found in the wreckage. The 2016 Copa Sudamericana Finals are suspended.
Brazil's Chapecoense football team in Colombia plane crash Published 29 November 2016 Share close panel Share page Copy link About sharing This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Media caption, Footage shows the devastation following the crash near Medellin in Colo...
What happened to the chartered Avro RJ85 plane carrying the Chapecoense football team in November 2016?
The plane crashed near Medellín, Colombia, killing most of the 77 people on board, with only six survivors reported.
Brazil
2016
05
Vice President of Brazil Michel Temer assumes presidential powers and duties as Acting President of Brazil.
Brazil's Dilma Rousseff to face impeachment trial Published 12 May 2016 Share close panel Share page Copy link About sharing Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff is to face trial after the Senate voted to impeach and suspend her. Ms Rousseff is accused of illegally manipulating finances to hide a growing public deficit ah...
Who assumed the presidency of Brazil after Dilma Rousseff's suspension in 2016?
Vice President Michel Temer became the acting president while Rousseff faced an impeachment trial.
Brazil
2016
12
The construction firm Odebrecht and affiliated petrochemical company Braskem plead guilty of violating American foreign bribery laws in connection with the Petrobras deal.
Brazilian firms to pay record $3.5 billion penalty in corruption case By Mica Rosenberg and Nate Raymond December 21, 2016 9:46 PM UTC Updated ago Text Small Text Medium Text Large Text Share X Facebook Linkedin Email Link REFILE - CORRECTING IDENTITYAdriano Juca, Diretor Legal of Construction Norberto Odebrecht (CNO)...
What was the total penalty agreed upon by Odebrecht and Braskem in the 2016 foreign bribery case?
The total penalty agreed upon was at least $3.5 billion, with Odebrecht paying $2.6 billion and Braskem paying $957 million.
Brazil
2016
08
The Federal Senate votes 59 to 21 to indict suspended President Dilma Rousseff on charges of breaking budget laws and put her on trial.
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What was the outcome of the Federal Senate vote regarding the indictment of suspended President Dilma Rousseff in August 2016?
The Federal Senate voted 59 to 21 to indict Dilma Rousseff on charges of breaking budget laws and put her on trial.
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