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Bloomberg
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Lula Says He's Up For Reelection If Healthy, Will Beat Far-Right
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva insisted that he will run for reelection next year provided he remains healthy, pledging to block the far-right from regaining power in Latin America's largest nation. If successful in the 2026 vote, the leftist Lula would secure an unprecedented fourth term as president.
Washington Post
a day ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
Brazil's Bolsonaro used intelligence agency to spy on judges, lawmakers and journalists, police say
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil's federal police accused former president Jair Bolsonaro and 35 others of involvement in a sprawling scheme that used the country's intelligence agency to spy on members of the judiciary, lawmakers and journalists. The seal on the 1,125-page document, which adds to the far-right leader's woes, was lifted by the country's Supreme Court on Wednesday.
Reuters
3 days ago
- Politics
- Reuters
Portugal police dismantle armed far-right group, arrest six
LISBON, June 17 (Reuters) - Portuguese police have arrested six people suspected of belonging to a far-right group seeking to create an illegal armed militia, and seized firearms and explosives, police said on Tuesday, adding that those arrested faced terrorism charges. The arrests follow several incidents over the past few months involving other far-right and neo-Nazi groups in Portugal, where the anti-immigration party Chega last month became the second-largest parliamentary force, raising concerns about hate speech. Those arrested, including a senior police officer according to Publico newspaper, are believed to belong to the otherwise little-known Lusitanian Armillary Movement, whose name alludes to one of Portugal's national symbols, the armillary sphere. They are facing charges of being part of a terrorist group, incitement of hatred and violence, and possession of banned weapons, police said in a statement. Among the weapons seized were automatic firearms, some made with 3D printers, edged weapons as well as ammunition. Police said the group sought to establish itself as a political movement backed by an armed militia. The investigation started after authorities detected online activity that they said displayed strong signs of radical nationalist extremism with calls for violence against immigrants and refugees. The European Union has said hate speech is on the rise in Portugal, where four decades of fascist dictatorship ended in a 1974 revolution, and the far right is gaining support after Chega became the main opposition in parliament in last month's election. A week ago, a group of neo-Nazis attacked several actors outside a Lisbon theatre during Portugal Day celebrations, prompting the government, criticised by left-wing parties for what they see as failure to take action against far-right groups, to condemn the violence and promise an investigation. In April, far-right groups provoked clashes in downtown Lisbon, marring celebrations of the 51st anniversary of the Carnation Revolution, which ended the dictatorship.
Washington Post
3 days ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
Portugal arrests six linked to a far-right group and seizes explosives and weapons
MADRID — Portuguese authorities arrested six people linked to a far-right group and seized explosive material and several firearms, police said Tuesday. The detainees are believed to belong to the so-called Movimento Armilar Lusitano (MAL), which sought to establish itself as a political movement supported by an armed militia, according to a police statement.
Associated Press
3 days ago
- Politics
- Associated Press
Portugal arrests six linked to a far-right group and seizes explosives and weapons
MADRID (AP) — Portuguese authorities arrested six people linked to a far-right group and seized explosive material and several firearms, police said Tuesday. The detainees are believed to belong to the so-called Movimento Armilar Lusitano (MAL), which sought to establish itself as a political movement supported by an armed militia, according to a police statement. They are suspected of crimes related to terrorist groups and activities, discrimination and incitement to hatred and violence, and possession of prohibited weapons, police added. Authorities seized several explosives, firearms — some built with 3D printers — and rounds of ammunition and knives in the operation, police said in a statement. Last month, the anti-immigration Chega party won the second-most seats in parliament and will lead the opposition after the third general election in Portugal in as many years. Chega, which means 'Enough,' was a once-fringe party in its first election six years ago. Now, has 60 of the National Assembly's 230 seats in this European Union country of 10.6 million people.
