[ad_1] CNN — Here is a look at the life of Jair Bolsonaro, former president of Brazil. Birth date: March 21, 1955 Birth place: Campinas, Brazil Birth name: Jair Messias Bolsonaro Father: Percy Geraldo Bolsonaro, dentist Mother: Olinda Bonturi Bolsonaro Marriage: Michelle Bolsonaro; Ana Cristina Valle (divorced); Rogéria Bolsonaro (divorced) …
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[ad_1] Itu, Sao Paulo State, Brazil CNN — The drive through Sao Paulo state in Brazil is decidedly unremarkable, blocks and blocks of high-rise buildings give way to commuter highways and eventually to gentle rolling hills. It is hardly the scene where one would expect to find the climate’s salvation. …
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[ad_1] CNN — This week, world leaders and diplomats are converging on the Egyptian resort town of Sharm El Sheikh for the 27th United Nations Climate Conference – better known as COP27. Meanwhile, some 12,000 kilometers away from the sun-drenched beaches and high-level negotiations, another climate battle is already underway. …
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[ad_1] Sao Paulo CNN — Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been elected the next president of Brazil, in a run-off race on Sunday that was tight until the last moments. The victory of the 76-year-old politician represents the return of the left into power in Brazil and marks an …
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[ad_1] São Paulo, Brazil CNN — Polls opened in Brazil on Sunday in a presidential election marred by an unprecedented climate of tension and violence. While there are nearly a dozen candidates on the ballot, the race has been dominated by two frontrunners and polar opposites: right-wing incumbent President Jair …
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