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Jair Bolsonaro's opponent Lula has been officially confirmed as Brazil's new president. He won with a 0.6% advantage in the voting.
President Jair Bilsonaro announced the transfer of power during a speech to his supporters. Still Bolsonaro's party holds key positions in local governments and will continue to be involved in Brazilian politics.
Donald Trump could be trying to destroy the Empire by imposing scandalous 25% tariffs on Canadian imports, which would ruin not only Canada but also very much the US economy itself. It needs to be seen what the WTO and the Congress say about this insane announcement by Trump.
Ukraine's Zelensky hinted that supporting Ukraine is a waste of time and money for the Empire. By refusing to make territorial concessions while Ukraine is unable to retake the occupied territories, he made a peace impossible and eventually forced the Empire to turn away, maybe forever. Yet hope dies last, while Ukraine is running out of time and human resources...
The United States and Ukraine signed a Minerals Deal. The deal could boost Ukraine's economy and help to pay for the costs of the war. Yet without a final and binding peace treaty, which should settle the conflict completely, it needs to be seen what the final value of this deal really is.