Tucker Carlson, at Fox News, is trying to get what he can from the Bolsonarista demonstrations, for use in the final stretch of the American campaign.
The Wall Street Journal, which is from the same group, reports that “roadblocks in Brazil dissipate as the government transition begins.” And the New Yorker, with Jon Lee Anderson in São Paulo, highlights that, “After two tense days in Brazil, the way is open for Lula’s return.”
Joe Biden has also been using the parallel with Brazil, in his defense of democracy in the campaign, but the new American website Semafor warns the White House: “Be careful what you wish for”, because Lula brings “A ton of bricks”, pun of “bricks” with Brics.
The Chinese coverage barely contains the enthusiasm. Xinhua agency profiles the president-elect, under the title “Lula ‘son of Brazil’: Brazil is back”, with his declaration that the country will return to the world stage.
It underlines its pledges to “deepen cooperation with BRICS countries, promote a new model of global governance and create an exporting economy in a stable environment”, as well as the desire to return to China. More specifically:
“Lula has visited China many times, witnessed the rapid development, paid attention to the achievements in rejuvenating the country through science and education, reducing poverty, building infrastructure, etc., and publicly praising the CP’s governing ability.”
The South China Morning Post, listening to academics from the US and Australia, reports that “Lula is a boost to Brazil-China and BRICS relations, experts say”. With it, the group of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa resumes the original role of “South-South” counterweight to US dominance.
BYD IN BAHIA
In the first concrete signs of rapprochement, Chinese publications such as Caijing, a competitor of Caixin, confirm that the electric car giant BYD will establish a new factory in Bahia – the fourth electorate in the country, which kept the PT in government.
And the Reuters agency reports that Beijing has approved a list of Brazilian exporters and, with that, “Brazil is approaching the sale of corn to China”. And the Sina Finance portal reports that the projection of Brazilian corn production has increased.
With a wealth of experience honed over 4+ years in journalism, I bring a seasoned voice to the world of news. Currently, I work as a freelance writer and editor, always seeking new opportunities to tell compelling stories in the field of world news.
