Flaming Blimp Crash
Ancient Mariner
Isn't his wife running for election against Lula as a proxy?
andreljbernardo
Educated Fool
Bolsonaro's party considered her for a while, but polls indicated low popularity. Even so, she will likely run for the Senate or vice presidency.
Vaenyr
Ancient Mariner
Brazil showing the world - and the US in particular - how you're supposed to treat corrupt politicians. Actions have consequences, no one should be above the law. No "lawfare", but justice.
It's sad that I was surprised that he is facing real consequences, but I'm also very happy with this.
It's sad that I was surprised that he is facing real consequences, but I'm also very happy with this.
Spaldy
Ancient Mariner
UK recognises Palestine.
Decades too late of course and with little acknowledgement that we helped create the current situation in the first place. But still, is arguably better than nothing. Dozens of other countries expected to follow suit in the next few days.
One hopes that this will put enough pressure on Israel to end the genocide but that's probably wishful thinking (especially while they still have carte blanche from the United States).
www.theguardian.com
Decades too late of course and with little acknowledgement that we helped create the current situation in the first place. But still, is arguably better than nothing. Dozens of other countries expected to follow suit in the next few days.
One hopes that this will put enough pressure on Israel to end the genocide but that's probably wishful thinking (especially while they still have carte blanche from the United States).
UK recognises state of Palestine to ‘keep alive’ the possibility of peace
Keir Starmer says announcement shows government’s hopes for a secure Israel alongside a viable Palestine
www.theguardian.com
Vaenyr
Ancient Mariner
France, Canada, Australia and Portugal as well.