In the bustling political landscape of Brazil, federal deputy Vander Loubet bid farewell as the coordinator of Mato Grosso do Sul's congressional delegation, celebrating his achievement of securing R$ 700 million for structural projects, a feat he attributes to his adept political maneuvering and collaboration with President Lula's administration. As he steps down, he hopes his successor will carry on the legacy of unity and progress, especially with significant projects like the concessions of BR-262 and BR-267 highways in Campo Grande. Meanwhile, Alecsandro Bezerra da Silva, former mayor of Camalaú, faces new legal challenges for alleged misuse of public funds, compounding his ongoing legal woes. As elections loom, the political scene intensifies with tight mayoral races. In Manaus, Mayor David Almeida and federal deputy Capitão Alberto Neto are neck and neck, while in São Paulo, Ricardo Nunes holds a lead over Guilherme Boulos. In Petrópolis, candidates debate key issues like education and public transport.

On the international front, Brazil has made waves by informally vetoing Venezuela's admission as a partner country in the BRICS association. This decision, amid the 16th BRICS meeting in Kazan, Russia, has left Caracas off the list of 12 countries being considered for partnership. Despite Nicolás Maduro's unexpected arrival in Kazan, Brazil's stance remains firm, reflecting its complex relationship with the Venezuelan regime. The BRICS discussions also t...

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