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Reuters
18-05-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Brazil's Haddad backs research on oil reserves near mouth of the Amazon
SAO PAULO, May 18 (Reuters) - Research in Brazil for possible oil reserves near the mouth of the Amazon river has to go ahead but any discoveries should not delay the country's transition to cleaner energy, Finance Minister Fernando Haddad has said. In the quest for new oil discoveries, the mouth of the Amazon is considered the area with the greatest potential in Brazil's Equatorial Margin - a vast region stretching between the states of Rio Grande do Norte and Amapa. "I am in favor of research, I think we have to do it, we have to check what is there. However, the oil that may be there cannot be an excuse for us to delay our (energy) transition," Haddad said in a television interview with local media outlet GloboNews on Saturday. Due to the site's location in the Amazon basin, potential drilling for oil is highly controversial. Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva - known as Lula - defends the exploration efforts. However, other elements in the government are concerned that opening new hydrocarbon projects in environmentally sensitive regions flies in the face of a global quest for cleaner energy options. Haddad called for reducing Brazil's dependence on oil, arguing this would be possible with greater investment in other energy sources. "Brazil has been leading this process for decades," he said.
Wales Online
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Lady Gaga bomb plot revealed as star's huge Brazil show targeted
Lady Gaga bomb plot revealed as star's huge Brazil show targeted A man and a teenager have been arrested after the pair were allegedly planning to bomb Lady Gaga's massive concert in Brazil Over two million people attended the free concert (Image: (Image: Getty) ) A man and a teenager have been arrested by police following the discovery of a horrifying plot to bomb a Lady Gaga concert in Brazil. Their plans allegedly involved Molotov cocktails and homemade bombs. The bomb threat was identified just hours before the concert was due to start, as reported by Brazilian news channel GloboNews, thanks to the efforts of police officers and the Ministry of Justice and Public Security. With over two million people in attendance at the free concert, the consequences would've been unthinkable. It's thought the primary target for the terrorists was members of the LGBTQIA+ community, teenagers, and children. Police have already begun action against a gang known for spreading hate speech. Fans of Lady Gaga are affectionately referred to as 'Little Monsters', with the plan to identify the culprits being called 'Operation Fake Monster'. Reports suggest police had been investigating individuals who were trying to recruit others to carry out attacks using Molotov cocktails and improvised explosives, reports the Express. They have raided nine addresses in Brazil in relation to the terror plan and retrieved a number of suspicious electronic devices believed to be in connection. Article continues below The man whom police believe is the leader of the terror group was arrested for illegal possession of a firearm. A teenager was also arrested for storing child abuse images. The potential consequences, had the plan been successful, are unimaginable. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here . Fans had to queue from the early hours of the morning (Image: Getty Images ) Fans started queuing early in the morning to gain access to the beach. The event required a massive security operation, with 5,000 police officers on duty and attendees required to pass through metal detectors. Drones and facial recognition cameras were also used by authorities to ensure the safety and security of the event. City officials have confirmed over two million people flocked to the free Lady Gaga concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday evening. Article continues below The massive gig, funded by the city in a bid to boost the economy, is estimated to rake in around £75m. The performance was part of the promotional tour for Lady Gaga's eighth album, Mayhem, featuring tracks such as Abracadabra and Die With a Smile. Her last performance in Brazil was back in 2012.
Daily Record
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Lady Gaga 'bomb plot uncovered' as Brazilian police arrest man and teen
Police say Molotov cocktails and explosives were allegedly planned for use at the Copacabana Beach show, attended by over two million fans. A man and a teenager have reportedly been arrested in Brazil over a terrifying alleged plot to bomb a Lady Gaga concert attended by more than two million fans. Police say Molotov cocktails and improvised explosive devices were to be used during the singer's record-breaking performance at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday — the biggest gig of her career. Officers in Rio foiled the potential attack as part of an investigation dubbed 'Operation Fake Monster', according to Brazilian broadcaster GloboNews. A total of nine properties across Rio and São Paulo were raided, uncovering electronic equipment and materials that raised suspicion. The adult suspect, described by police as the group's ringleader, was arrested for illegal possession of a firearm, while the teenage suspect was detained for possession of child abuse images, reports the Mirror. The arrests were linked to a wider police operation targeting an online extremist group accused of spreading hate speech against the LGBTQ+ community, teenagers and children. Authorities say the group promoted radicalisation, shared violent content, and encouraged hate crimes and self-harm, while also attempting to recruit teens to assist with attacks. Had the alleged plot gone ahead, the consequences could have been catastrophic due to the size of the crowd. The massive beachside gig was funded by the city of Rio to boost tourism and the economy. It marked Lady Gaga's first appearance in Brazil since 2012. She previously cancelled a 2017 tour stop due to health issues. The crowd reportedly surpassed Madonna's 1.6 million-strong audience at the same location in January, making it the largest concert ever held in Rio. Lady Gaga, 39, has not yet commented on the reported threat and has not shared any footage from the event on social media.
Reuters
25-04-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Brazil judge orders arrest of former President Fernando Collor, says local media
SAO PAULO, April 24 (Reuters) - Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered the arrest of former Brazilian President Fernando Collor, local TV channel GloboNews reported on Thursday. The Reuters Tariff Watch newsletter is your daily guide to the latest global trade and tariff news. Sign up here.
Arab Times
16-02-2025
- General
- Arab Times
2 killed in Brazil small plane crash
SAO PAULO, Feb 16, (Xinhua): Two people were killed Saturday when a small plane crashed into a sugarcane field in a rural town in Brazil's southeastern Sao Paulo state, the local fire department said. The aircraft crashed in the town of Quadrahad after taking off from a nearby airfield, killing the two people onboard. According to witnesses cited by a fire department spokesperson, the plane attempted an emergency landing but exploded upon hitting the sugarcane plantation. The crash follows a Feb 7 incident, when a private jet crashed on a busy avenue in Sao Paulo, colliding with passenger buses and killing both people onboard. So far in 2025, Brazil has recorded 12 deaths in seven aviation accidents, according to reports from GloboNews, a Brazilian TV channel.
