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BRASILIA (Reuters) - President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has taken a carrot-and-stick approach to asserting authority over Brazil's armed forces and containing sympathies in the barracks for his predecessor after violent unrest in the capital this month.

By Anthony Boadle BRASILIA (Reuters) - Jose Mucio, a veteran politician known for his negotiating skills, will be Brazil's next defense minister, task...

BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's attempt to challenge the election he lost last month appears weak on the merits, according to electoral experts and political analysts, but could still fire up his supporters who have been protesting his loss.

BRASILIA (Reuters) - President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva returned to Brazil on Sunday, after basking in the glory of an international tour, to confront the tough task of defining his government amid jitters in financial markets and divisions in his coalition.

By Anthony Boadle BRASILIA (Reuters) - President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva returned to Brazil on Sunday, after basking in the glory of an intern...

By Marcela Ayres and Lisandra Paraguassu BRASILIA (Reuters) - Markets handed leftist Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva a reprieve on

In a speech to lawmakers on Thursday, Lula said he aims to prioritize social spending over market concerns. Investors have called for Lula to restore firm rules for public spending after major outlays by outgoing President Jair Bolsonaro through the pandemic and election campaign.

Markets handed leftist Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva a reprieve on Friday, clawing back heavy losses from the previous days meltdown which the countrys central bank chief said

The highway blockades have disrupted fuel distribution.

It took Jair Bolsonaro, a right-wing nationalist, more than 44 hours to comment after the election was decided by electoral authorities.