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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Politics Rundown: Thousands storm Brazil’s capital buildings

Protestors, many clad in the yellow soccer jerseys of Brazil's national team, descend on the nation's capital.
Biden travels to Mexico for a summit and Republicans elect Kevin McCarthy Speaker of the House.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief • January 9, 2023

Thousands of protestors stormed government buildings in Brasilia, Brazil’s capital city, on Sunday, Jan. 8, one week after Brazil’s Supreme Court ordered federal authorities to dismantle a tent camp in Brasilia filled with supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. The pro-Bolsonaro...

Politics Rundown: Lula wins Brazil’s presidential election

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won Brazil's presidential election.
New U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak makes history.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief • November 2, 2022

After going through a second round of voting following a runoff election, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won the presidential election in Brazil after receiving 50.8% of the vote. He returns to office after being president of Brazil between the years 2003 to 2010.  When the time for transition came, opponent...