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Today — 17 September 2024Main stream

Brazilian Politician Upends Debate by Hitting Opponent With Chair

17 September 2024 at 00:55
The stunning attack on live television is likely to reorder the race to lead São Paulo, Latin America’s largest city.

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Mr. Marçal, at a campaign event earlier this month, has shaped his political style in the mold of other brazen right-wing leaders like Donald J. Trump and former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro.
Yesterday — 16 September 2024Main stream

Pressure Grows on Mayor Adams as Key Officials Leave Amid Investigations

17 September 2024 at 01:52
As calls for Mayor Eric Adams to resign grew on Monday, he canceled an appearance at a Democratic fund-raiser.

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Two prominent New York City officials resigned last week as federal investigations swirled around Mayor Eric Adams and his inner circle.
Before yesterdayMain stream

What Mayor Eric Adams’s Crises Mean for New York City

As federal investigations swirl around Mayor Eric Adams, his political influence, his agenda and his re-election effort are at risk.

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Mayor Eric Adams has four Democratic challengers in next June’s mayoral primary, an unusually high number for an incumbent seeking re-election.
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