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The governor of Brazil's wealthiest and most populous state, Tarcisio de Freitas, has emerged as an early contender to lead conservatives after his mentor, far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro, was barred from elected office for eight years. Although the governor and his closest advisers insist he is focused on serving Sao Paulo state, many of Brazil's seasoned conservative power brokers are already calling the pro-business moderate a natural candidate for the presidency in three...

BRASILIA (Reuters) - The governor of Brazil's wealthiest and most populous state, Tarcisio de Freitas, has emerged as an early contender to lead conservatives after his mentor, far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro, was barred from elected office for eight years.

By Ricardo Brito BRASILIA (Reuters) - The governor of Brazils wealthiest and most populous state, Tarcisio de Freitas, has emerged as an early ...

The governor of Brazil's wealthiest and most populous state, Tarcisio de Freitas, has emerged as an early contender to lead conservatives after his mentor, far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro, was barred from elected office for eight years. Although the governor and his closest advisers insist he is focused on serving Sao Paulo state, many of Brazil's seasoned conservative power brokers are already calling the pro-business moderate a natural candidate for the presidency in three ...

BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Cristiano Zanin, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's former defense l...

BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Cristiano Zanin, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's former defense l...

(Adds von der Leyen comments, sustainable development funds) By Anthony Boadle BRASILIA, June 12 (Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday said the EU hopes to finalize its long-delayed trade deal with the Mercosur bloc of South American countries by the end of the year at the latest. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, after meeting with von der Leyen,

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday said the EU hopes to finalize its long-delayed trade deal with the Mercosur bloc of South American countries by the end of the year.

(Adds comments by Brazil president in paragraphs 3-4, background on EU-Mercosur deal in paragraphs 5, 7-10) BRASILIA, June 12 (Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday said the EU hopes to final...

BRASILIA (Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday said the EU hopes to finalize its long-delayed trade deal with the M...