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Dominik Krause has been elected Munich's first openly gay Lord Mayor, ending over 70 years of SPD rule. Full results, biography and what comes next.

March 28, 2026 • 12:00 AM

Green Party candidate wins 22 March run-off with 56.4% of the vote, ending decades of SPD dominance in Bavaria's capital The Election Result On Sunday, 22 March 2026, Green Party candidate Dominik Krause won the run-off mayoral election in Munich, defeating incumbent Dieter Reiter of the SPD. Krause secured 56.4% of the vote against Reiter's 43.6%, with turnout standing at 44.5% of eligible voters, according to the City of Munich's official results. The result came after a first round on 8 March in which no candidate crossed the 50% threshold required for an outright win. In that first...

Ronaldo Caiado Announces Presidential Candidacy Amid Party Challenges

April 5, 2025 • 10:50 AM

The Governor of Goiás, Ronaldo Caiado, has officially declared his intention to run for the presidency of Brazil, launching his pre-campaign in Salvador on April 4. Caiado, representing the União Brasil party, faces significant hurdles as he seeks to unify his party, which has shown divisions regarding his candidacy. Notably absent from the launch event was Antônio Rueda, the president of União Brasil, highlighting the internal conflicts within the party. Many members are waiting for a decision from former President Jair Bolsonaro, who, despite being ineligible to run for office at...

Lula Faces Decision: Retaliate Against Trump's Tariffs or Engage in Dialogue?

April 5, 2025 • 10:40 AM

In a recent debate, Brazilian lawmakers discussed the implications of the new tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on imports from Brazil. The discussion unfolded as President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva considers how to respond to these trade measures.On April 2, 2025, Trump announced a series of tariffs that affect various imported goods, with Brazil facing a basic tax rate of 10%. This move has raised questions about Brazil's potential strategies in addressing the tariffs, especially in light of Lula's earlier comments emphasizing Brazil's sovereignty and the need for mutual...

São Paulo Councilman Files Complaint Against Judge Over Indemnity Ruling

April 5, 2025 • 10:25 AM

Lucas Pavanato, a city councilman in São Paulo, has lodged a formal complaint with the National Justice Council (CNJ) against Judge Cláudia Thome Toni. The complaint stems from a ruling that ordered Pavanato to compensate a University of São Paulo (USP) student with R$ 8,060 for sharing a video featuring her without her consent. Pavanato argues that the judge's ruling may have been influenced by her personal beliefs, citing her published works on LGBTQIA+ issues, in contrast to his known opposition to gender ideology. He contends that this perceived bias raises questions about the...

South Korea's Constitutional Court Upholds Impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol

April 4, 2025 • 02:34 PM

The Constitutional Court of South Korea has officially removed President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, affirming the parliament's impeachment motion stemming from his brief declaration of martial law the previous year, which precipitated a significant political crisis in the nation. This ruling, delivered on April 4, 2025, marks a pivotal moment in South Korea's political landscape, as it formalizes Yoon's ousting following the parliamentary vote for impeachment that occurred in December. Many lawmakers expressed relief at the decision, fearing that Yoon might attempt to reinstate martial law if...

The Great Debate: Is the Amnesty Bill Likely to Pass?

April 4, 2025 • 02:09 PM

The ongoing discussion around the proposed amnesty bill for individuals involved in the January 8 events has intensified, with opposition members in the Chamber of Deputies actively seeking individual support from their colleagues to expedite the proposal's approval.During a recent broadcast of The Great Debate, commentators explored whether the amnesty bill possesses the necessary momentum for passage. The opposition, particularly members of the Liberal Party (PL), has initiated a campaign to garner personal endorsements from deputies in an effort to secure urgent consideration of the bill....

Trump Administration Dismisses Director of National Security Agency

April 4, 2025 • 01:34 PM

The Trump administration has announced the dismissal of both the director and the deputy director of the National Security Agency (NSA), a key agency overseeing U.S. cyber intelligence. This decision, made on April 4, 2025, has sent shockwaves through the intelligence community, which is currently undergoing significant changes as the new administration takes shape.General Timothy Haugh, who has led the NSA since February 2024 and also oversees the U.S. Cyber Command, was terminated from his position, along with his deputy, Wendy Noble. These dismissals come in the wake of broader personnel...

Survey Reveals Pix Monitoring Controversy as Major Government Concern

January 27, 2025 • 12:00 AM

A recent survey conducted by Genial/Quaest has revealed that the controversy surrounding the monitoring rules for the Pix payment system has emerged as the most significant negative news story related to the government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. This finding comes after a wave of misinformation regarding the regulations, which has sparked widespread concern among the public. The survey, which included responses from 4,500 individuals between January 23 and 26, noted a margin of error of one percentage point, with a confidence level of 95%. Participants were asked to identify the...

Lula and Foreign Minister to Address Immigration Deportations

January 27, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Today, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is set to meet with Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira to discuss the recent deportation of Brazilian immigrants from the United States. The meeting, scheduled for 10:30 AM, aims to assess the situation surrounding these deportations and the Brazilian government's response.This discussion comes in light of an urgent call from the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (Celac), which has organized a meeting of heads of state for January 30 to deliberate on the deportation issues exacerbated by the new U.S. administration under Donald Trump....

Overtime, Break Intervals, and Hazard Pay Dominate TST Cases in 2024

January 25, 2025 • 12:00 AM

The Tribunal Superior do Trabalho (TST) has released a report detailing the most frequently litigated issues in 2024, revealing that overtime, break intervals, and hazardous duty pay were the leading topics in labor disputes. In total, the court reviewed over 513,000 cases throughout the year, with 70,508 specifically addressing overtime pay, marking a 19.7% increase from the previous year when 58,900 cases were recorded. Among the issues surrounding overtime, key discussions included the application of divisors, adjustments or reductions in pay, calculation bases, and the implications of...

Supreme Court Approves Funding for NGOs Following Data Compliance

January 25, 2025 • 12:00 AM

The Supreme Federal Court (STF) has authorized the release of parliamentary amendment funds for three non-governmental organizations (NGOs) after they rectified their compliance with transparency regulations.On January 25, 2025, Minister Flávio Dino announced that the funding would be reinstated for the Foundation Euclides da Cunha, the Institute Besouro for Social and Research Promotion, and the Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Sorocaba. These organizations had previously been barred from receiving funds due to deficiencies in their reporting of financial information related to...

Trump Ends Security for Former Officials Targeted by Iran

January 24, 2025 • 12:00 AM

The decision by former President Donald Trump to withdraw security details from ex-officials, including former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former National Security Advisor John Bolton, has raised eyebrows amidst ongoing threats from Iran. This move comes after Trump had previously authorized security measures for these officials due to their involvement in a hardline approach towards Iran during his administration. Sources familiar with the situation indicated that Trump's decision to eliminate Pompeo's security team follows a similar action taken regarding Bolton, highlighting a shift...

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