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Latin American and African nations have been sharply critical of Jewish state
Three aides to former leader arrested as police set out details of alleged plan to prevent Lula taking office after 2022 polls
Javier Milei courts hard-right allies in Israel and Italy without freezing out Brazil or China
The president has big plans to kick-start the economy but critics say he is trying to revive a long-discredited strategy
Country remains deeply divided a year after rightwingers attacked government buildings
Brazilian leader lashes out after Macron’s criticism of agreement adds to last-minute hitches to 20 years of talks
Fear and loathing towards Lula and the Supreme Court grips Latin America’s CPAC gathering
President exchanges two cabinet posts for support from rightwing parties
Government in talks on ‘political front’ with parties once allied to hard-right former president Jair Bolsonaro
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa says countries will be admitted next year in ‘first phase of expansion process’
New fiscal framework under leftwing administration means budgets must rise by more than rate of inflation
Leftwing leader Lula wants state to play a greater role in economic development
Subsidies for manufacturers and a non-aligned foreign policy are rooted in the former trade union leader’s formative years
President refuses to sign Mercosur agreement unless Brussels backs down over foreign competition clause
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South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa says greenback’s dominance is ‘on the agenda’ for Brics meeting
Leftwing leader must manage ties with emboldened parliamentary bloc after damaging defeats
‘A big fight’: potential new fossil fuel source causes rift in Lula government after green pledges
Latin American leaders’ embrace of authoritarian president curtails west’s ability to press for free and fair elections
Foreign policy adviser to leftwing president Lula warns western leaders’ stance risks provoking a wider conflict
Appointment of ‘friend and comrade’ angers rightwing opposition and legal experts
Powerful leader of Brazil’s lower house tells FT he will defend market-friendly laws
Former bank executive Gabriel Galípolo will serve as monetary policy director
Government says push to expand the role of the state will be accompanied by commitments for balanced budgets
Leftwing president hopes tighter laws will reduce surge in use of firearms, including attacks on schools
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