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Facebook uses media to make or break politicians

22 September 2021

In Canada, Facebook has invested funds through its News Innovation Test program to support Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during his electoral campaign. In July 2021, FB inked a support agreement with Black Press Media, Glacier Media and The Globe and Mail. An amount of $ 8 million was allocated (…)

“The Art of War”

Amazon, the Arsonists Shout “Fire”

Rome (Italy) | 4 September 2019

Allies of yesterday, enemies of today: it is the countries that have invested in Brazil and pushed its industry to exploit its wealth without safeguards who now denounce the ravages of this economic model.

Brazil and Lula: Between sovereignty, constituent power and might

by Julio Yao Villalaz

Panama (Panama) | 6 April 2018

There is nothing new about what is happening today in Brazil where President Dilma Roussef was impeached by the Senate and “Lula” da Silva, the former president who is aspiring once again to be elected president, is very soon to be put in jail. There is no novelty because other Latin American (…)

Speech by Dilma Rousseff at 70th UN General Assembly

by Dilma Rousseff

New York (USA) | 28 September 2015

Your Excellency, Morgens Lykketof, President of the Seventieth General Assembly of the United Nations, Your Excellency Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations, Your Excellencies Heads of State, Government and Delegation, Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is a privilege to address the (…)

China’s “Silk Road” enriches its influence on South America

by Ariel Noyola Rodríguez

Mexico City (Mexico) | 31 May 2015

During his tour through Brazil and Peru, China’s Prime Minister Li Keqiang committed to the construction of the “Silk Road” of South America; a continental train that would connect the Atlantic to the Pacific. Within its objectives, this mega-project will seek to impulse the industrialization (…)

Soros and the CIA Now Banking on Neves to Defeat Rousseff

by Wayne Madsen

Washington D. C. (États-Unis) | 23 October 2014

After the "accidental" death of socialist candidate Eduardo Campos, Brazilians were asked to choose their president among three main candidates: outgoing President Dima Rousseff, the Social Democrat Aecio Neves, or Campos’ substitute, the environmentalist Marina Silva, known for her links with (…)

Speech by Dima Rousseff at 69th UN General Assembly

by Dilma Rousseff

New York (USA) | 24 September 2014

Ambassador Sam Kutesa, President of the 69th General Assembly of the United Nations, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations,  Distinguished Heads of State and Government,  Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is a great satisfaction for Brazil - which has the honour and privilege of (…)

Brazil: Workers Struggle Trumps Sports Spectacle

by James Petras

3 June 2014

The escalating protests in Brazil are symptomatic of the wealth disparities between the ruling class and the masses. More than just food baskets, Brazilian people demand social justice and are up in arms over their government’s lavishly wasteful spending on the 2014 football World Cup.

Remarks by Dilma Rousseff at the 68th UN General Assembly

by Dilma Rousseff

New York (USA) | 24 September 2013

Ambassador John Ashe, president of the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations, Heads of State and Government, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Allow me initially to express my satisfaction in having a renowned representative of (…)

Statement by Dilma Rousseff at 67th UN General Assembly

by Dilma Rousseff

New York (USA) | 25 September 2012

Mr. Vuk Jeremic, President of the General Assembly, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations, Heads of State and Government, Ladies and gentlemen,
Once again, a woman’s voice is opening the debate of the United Nations General
Assembly. For many, we women are "half the sky". (…)

Brazil seeking the truth

7 June 2012

Fulfilling one of her electoral promises, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has established a Truth Commission, which is to investigate human rights violations in the country, including those committed during the military dictatorship (1964-1985). The Commission is headed by former Justice (…)

Dilma Rousseff’s mega-dam to doom Brazil Indians

18 April 2012

The International Labour Organization (ILO) declared that the Brazilian government has failed to fulfill its obligations regarding the human rights of indigenous peoples.
In failing to consult the affected Indian population on the construction of the mega-dam at Belo Monte, Brazil has violated (…)

Lebanese security officials seize suspicious cargo from US, Brazil

8 February 2012

Lebanon’s security officials say a suspicious cargo containing huge amounts of US dollars, guns, special passports and credit cards have been seized upon arrival in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, from the US and Brazil.
The items, packed in a number of chests and delivered via airmail, were (…)

Brazil’s Roussef warns EU over too much austerity

5 October 2011

Brazilian President Dilma Roussef has arrived in Brussels to kick off a key summit with the EU. Visiting Europe for the first time since becoming head of state, Rouseff called for coordinated action to calm global financial markets, blaming an absence of effective regulation for the world’s (…)

Statement by Dilma Roussef at the 66th UN General Assembly

by Dilma Rousseff

New York (USA) | 21 September 2011

Dilma Roussef ©UN Photo/Marco Castro
Mr. President of the General Assembly, Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, Mr. Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon, Heads of State and Government, Ladies and gentlemen,
For the first time in the history of the United Nations, a female (…)

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