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The Camarote Herald 🇧🇷📢 @camaroteherald.bsky.social · 1d

📆 The strategy is clear: reach a demographic often excluded from housing subsidies, stimulate construction and real estate sectors, and modernize existing housing stock. The government plans to roll out the changes through 2027.

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The Camarote Herald 🇧🇷📢 @camaroteherald.bsky.social · 1d

🔧 Additionally, the government unveiled a reform scheme under the “Minha Casa, Minha Vida” umbrella, offering credit lines of R$ 5,000 to R$ 30,000 for home improvements. Families earning up to R$ 9,600/month will qualify.

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The Camarote Herald 🇧🇷📢 @camaroteherald.bsky.social · 1d

🏡 President Lula has launched a sweeping housing initiative meant to reach Brazil’s middle class while bolstering low‑income access to credit. Under the new plan, Caixa Econômica will once again finance up to 80% of purchase costs for homes valued up to R$ 2.25 million, expanding access.

A photograph shows President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva standing at a podium and addressing an audience. He is in mid-speech, wearing a dark blue suit, white dress shirt, and a light orange tie. Behind him, on a large screen or panel, is the phrase “O Minha Casa, Minha Vida” in bold letters. The Brazilian national flag is partially visible in the background, adding patriotic context.

The lighting is bright and even, bringing Lula’s face and attire into sharp focus. He appears engaged and confident, with a slight smile as he gestures while speaking. The scene suggests a formal event or announcement — in this case, pertaining to housing policy. The visual framing emphasizes Lula as the center of the moment, conveying leadership, initiative, and political symbolism related to a housing reform or program for citizens.

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The Camarote Herald 🇧🇷📢 @camaroteherald.bsky.social · 1d

As part of the Pan and Parapan Games, thousands of athletes from across the Americas will converge in 2031, pushing Paraguay into the continental spotlight and recalibrating regional ambitions in sport.

The Camarote Herald 🇧🇷📢 @camaroteherald.bsky.social · 1d

🏟 Assunción defeats Rio‑Niterói in the bid to host the 2031 Pan and Parapan Games, securing 28 votes to 24. The decision marks Paraguay’s first time hosting the full Games.

🇧🇷 The Brazilian bid leaned on legacy — 2007 Pan and 2016 Olympic — but could not overcome Assunción’s political backing.

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The Camarote Herald 🇧🇷📢 @camaroteherald.bsky.social · 1d

🕵️‍♂️ Preliminary reports confirm damage consistent with external explosions. The black boxes were analyzed in Brazil and handed over to Kazakh authorities, who are now leading the final investigation into the crash.

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The Camarote Herald 🇧🇷📢 @camaroteherald.bsky.social · 1d

💥 PUTIN ADMITS FAULT

✈️ Vladimir Putin has admitted that Russia was responsible for shooting down an Embraer-190 jet from Azerbaijan Airlines, which crashed in Kazakhstan in December 2024, killing 38 people. He said two Russian missiles detonated near the aircraft.

Image of a plane crash site showing the severely damaged fuselage of an Embraer-190 aircraft lying in a barren, dry field. The broken aircraft, painted in bright blue with white and turquoise stripes, is split near the front, exposing twisted metal and debris. The plane’s tail section remains mostly intact and upright, with visible windows and part of the wing. Several firefighters and emergency personnel, dressed in dark uniforms with reflective stripes, are scattered across the crash site, surveying the wreckage and securing the area with yellow caution tape.

In the foreground, a few investigators or military personnel stand near the scene, possibly discussing the initial findings. The landscape is flat, desolate, and dry, with patches of brown grass and no visible vegetation or structures nearby, indicating a remote or rural location. Debris from the crash is spread out around the wreckage, including broken parts of the aircraft and emergency equipment.

This photo relates to the December 2024 crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer-190 in Kazakhstan, which resulted in 38 fatalities. Russian President Vladimir Putin later admitted that two Russian missiles had detonated near the aircraft, unintentionally causing it to go down after responding to a Ukrainian drone incursion. Although the missiles didn’t directly hit the plane, they exploded within 10 meters, causing deadly shrapnel damage.

The image conveys the tragic aftermath of the incident, highlighting the violence of the crash and the ongoing investigation. The site is being treated as a crime scene and an area of forensic interest, as Kazakhstan leads the inquiry, with support from Brazilian experts who analyzed the aircraft’s black boxes.

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The Camarote Herald 🇧🇷📢 @camaroteherald.bsky.social · 1d

🧭 By region:

Northeast – 91% exempt
North – 85%
Southeast – 72%
South – 70%
Center-West – 68%

This reform puts real cash back into the hands of Brazil’s working class — especially in historically underserved regions.

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The Camarote Herald 🇧🇷📢 @camaroteherald.bsky.social · 1d

📊 In almost every Brazilian state, over 50% of workers will now be tax-exempt. In São Paulo: 67%. In Maranhão: a stunning 95%. Only the Federal District falls short of the halfway mark. It’s a massive shift toward income justice.

Infographic map of Brazil titled “População do Brasil com Renda de até R$ 5.000” ("Brazilian Population with Income up to R$5,000"). The map shows the percentage of the employed population in each Brazilian state (UF) earning up to R$5,000 per month (~USD 1,000), based on projections for 2025. States are color-coded in a gradient from dark blue (higher percentages) to light green (lower percentages). A note on the right explains that with an average real income of R$3,477, an estimated 84% of Brazilians fall under the R$5,000/month threshold, totaling around 85.9 million people — all potentially exempt from income tax under the new Lula-Haddad reform.

Regional highlights:

North Region (Norte): Most states above 85%. Amazonas (AM) at 90.7%, Pará (PA) at 87.2%.

Northeast (Nordeste): Highest exemption rates. Piauí (PI) leads with 94.8%, followed by Ceará (93.1%), Paraíba (93.2%), and overall regional average of 91.4%.

Southeast (Sudeste): São Paulo (SP) has the lowest at 67.5%, followed by Rio de Janeiro (RJ) at 69.8%, Minas Gerais (MG) at 81.9%. Regional average is 72.3%.

South (Sul): Rio Grande do Sul (RS) at 72.4%, Santa Catarina (SC) at 68.2%, Paraná (PR) at 71.9%.

Center-West (Centro-Oeste): Distrito Federal (DF) is the only state below 50%, at 48.1%. Other states range from 68.6% to 83.2%.

Bottom section includes:

National average: 84%

National median: 84.1%

Data source: Brasil em Mapas, based on IBGE/PNAD-C data from Q2 2025 and modeled via log-normal distribution.

In the bottom right corner, a small cartoon shows a man checking a tax form next to a large green “TAX” sign, a calculator, and a pencil, representing the tax exemption theme.

This visualization emphasizes how the vast majority of Brazilian workers—especially in poorer regions—stand to benefit from the new income tax exemption policy, which targets those earning up to R$5,000 per month.

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The Camarote Herald 🇧🇷📢 @camaroteherald.bsky.social · 1d

🇧🇷💸 Brazil will exempt workers earning up to R$5,000/month (~USD 1,000) from income tax starting in 2026. It’s Lula and Haddad’s biggest tax reform yet—putting more money in workers’ pockets and easing the burden on the lower and middle classes.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Finance Minister Fernando Haddad stand side by side, smiling broadly in a well-lit, indoor setting. Lula, on the left, is an older man with white hair and a full white beard, wearing a dark green jacket over a royal blue shirt. His expression is warm and joyful. Haddad, on the right, is slightly taller and wears a vivid blue suit with a white shirt and a purple tie featuring small geometric patterns. His graying hair is combed back, and he is also smiling, conveying a sense of ease and optimism. Behind them is a vibrant background featuring geometric shapes in white, yellow, and purple, adding a modern and colorful tone to the image.

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The Camarote Herald 🇧🇷📢 @camaroteherald.bsky.social · 1d

His departure opens a crucial vacancy for President Lula to fill, likely reshaping Brazil’s Supreme Court for years. As Barroso steps down, Brazil’s judiciary faces mounting pressure—from political threats to rising far-right influence. 👀🇧🇷

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The Camarote Herald 🇧🇷📢 @camaroteherald.bsky.social · 1d

Barroso, 66, played key roles in landmark cases on LGBTQ+ rights, abortion, and the fight against disinformation. He also became a vocal critic of Jair Bolsonaro, especially during the pandemic and the 2022 elections. His stance made him both praised and targeted.

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The Camarote Herald 🇧🇷📢 @camaroteherald.bsky.social · 1d

Brazil’s Chief Justice Luís Roberto Barroso has announced his retirement from the Supreme Court, set for early 2025. Known for his progressive rulings, Barroso leaves behind a legacy shaped by fierce legal battles and outspoken defense of democracy. 🇧🇷⚖️

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The Camarote Herald 🇧🇷📢 @camaroteherald.bsky.social · 1d

🤝 Beyond trade deals, Padilha’s also trying to get foreign companies to set up factories in Brazil.

The 50% US tariffs have already slashed Brazilian medical equipment exports by 30%. Some sectors, like dentistry and rehab, took an 80%+ nosedive. Now, Brazil is eyeing new markets.

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The Camarote Herald 🇧🇷📢 @camaroteherald.bsky.social · 1d

🛒 To dodge Trump’s tariff hike, Health Minister Alexandre Padilha is hitting the road, heading to the UK, China, and India in search of new deals. The goal? Cut down on Brazil’s reliance on the US and bring in investments for the health sector, especially in vaccines, medicine, and tech.

Alexandre Padilha, Brazil’s Minister of Health, wearing a white lab coat and dark-rimmed glasses, looks serious and thoughtful with his hand resting on his chin during a press conference. Blurred Ministry of Health logos are visible in the background.

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The Camarote Herald 🇧🇷📢 @camaroteherald.bsky.social · 24d

In 2016, after Dilma Rousseff’s ouster, Bolsonaro wished that she would die of cancer and honored Col. Brilhante Ustra — the torturer responsible for her abuse under Brazil’s dictatorship. Rousseff now heads the BRICS bank.

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The Camarote Herald 🇧🇷📢 @camaroteherald.bsky.social · 24d

🇧🇷 BREAKING | Bolsonaro diagnosed with skin cancer

Doctors confirmed two squamous cell carcinoma lesions on his chest and arm, calling them “in situ.” The former president faces treatment after eight lesions were removed this week.

But wait. There's more 👇🏽

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The Camarote Herald 🇧🇷📢 @camaroteherald.bsky.social · 27d

⚖🎉 Brazilian crowds cheered after ex-president Jair Bolsonaro was convicted for attempting a coup. In a surreal twist, celebrations featured an Alexandre de Moraes look-alike, echoing the judge who has become Bolsonaro’s (and Trump's) fiercest adversary.

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The Camarote Herald 🇧🇷📢 @camaroteherald.bsky.social · 29d

🚨 BREAKING: 4-STAR GENERAL CONVICTED

For the first time in Brazil’s history, a four-star general has been convicted by a civilian court. Braga Netto was sentenced to 26 years for coup d’état and related crimes — the same charges that condemned Bolsonaro.

Jair Bolsonaro (left) covers his face with both hands in a gesture of frustration or despair, while General Walter Braga Netto (right), a four-star general, sits beside him with a tense expression, touching his forehead. Both are dressed in dark suits and seated against a plain background, conveying a somber or stressful moment.

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The Camarote Herald 🇧🇷📢 @camaroteherald.bsky.social · 29d

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The Camarote Herald 🇧🇷📢 @camaroteherald.bsky.social · 29d

⚖️ Brazil’s Supreme Court First Panel has sentenced former president Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years and 3 months for leading the attempted coup and related crimes.

The sentence includes 24 years and 9 months of imprisonment, 2 years and 6 months of detention, and 124 day-fines.

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro is seen standing behind a gate, wearing a yellow polo shirt and looking straight ahead. The horizontal bars of the gate give the impression he is behind bars. The photo was taken by Sergio Lima/AFP in front of the house where he is under house arrest.

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The Camarote Herald 🇧🇷📢 @camaroteherald.bsky.social · 29d

🚨⚖️ NO APPEAL

Brazil’s Supreme Court First Panel has convicted former president Jair Bolsonaro by a 4–1 vote, in a landmark ruling that leaves no room for further appeal.

The panel will now decide the sentence Bolsonaro must serve.

Image titled “Arena STF – Criminal Case 2668,” tracking the trial of Jair Bolsonaro and his allies for charges including criminal organization, attempted coup, and damage to public property. The current vote count is 4 in favor of conviction and 1 against. Justices Alexandre de Moraes, Cristiano Zanin, Cármen Lúcia, and Flávio Dino have voted to convict (marked with green circles), while Luiz Fux has voted against (marked with a red circle). The graphic is published by @camarotedacpi.

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The Camarote Herald 🇧🇷📢 @camaroteherald.bsky.social · Sep 11

📈 IBOVESPA SURGES

Brazil’s stock market soared past 144,000 points for the first time in history.

The Brazilian Real also strengthened against the U.S. Dollar, which closed below R$ 5.40.

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The Camarote Herald 🇧🇷📢 @camaroteherald.bsky.social · Sep 11

⚖️ BREAKING: BOLSONARO CONVICTED

brazil’s Supreme Court convicts former President Jair Bolsonaro of coup d’état, conspiracy, and attacks on democratic order. Historic ruling marks first ex-president convicted of leading a coup.

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The Camarote Herald 🇧🇷📢 @camaroteherald.bsky.social · Sep 11

⚖️ The trial echoes January 6 in Washington. International outlets call it “a lesson in democracy” — and a warning about how fragile democratic institutions remain when faced with authoritarian threats.

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