The heavy rains that hit Petrópolis, in the mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro, and the meeting between Jair Bolsonaro and Vladimir Putin, scheduled for this Wednesday, are among the highlights of the event. 5 facts morning of February 16.
Rains in Petropolis
At least 34 people died after heavy rains hit the city of Petrópolis, in the mountains of Rio de Janeiro, according to the local Civil Defense. Flooding points and landslides were recorded in different regions of the municipality. Both the Civil Defense and the Fire Department continue to work in the search for survivors – while the governor of Rio, Cláudio Castro (PL), canceled the agenda that was scheduled to be able to follow the work.
Bolsonaro’s trip to Russia
President Jair Bolsonaro (PL) meets this morning with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Issues related to agribusiness and digital security should be on the agenda of the meeting. Throughout the day, the Brazilian delegation, which arrived in Russia yesterday, will have meetings with local authorities and businessmen.
Biden’s pronouncement
US President Joe Biden said the Russian government has proposed to maintain diplomacy between the countries. In a statement made yesterday, the Democrat also said that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the United States are prepared to impose sanctions in the event of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
fuel PEC
The Senate should analyze this Wednesday two projects to try to contain the rise in fuel prices. The forecast was made by the president of the house, Senator Rodrigo Pacheco (PSD-MG). According to Pacheco, the projects are “mature” to go to the vote.
Pandemic CPI Report
In an interview with CNN, the Attorney General of the Republic, Augusto Aras, stated that there is no evidence in the report delivered by the CPI on the Pandemia with 1200 pages that proves possible irregularities by authorities during the fight against the health crisis. Aras also denied feeling “run over” by the actions of the Federal Supreme Court (STF).
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Source: CNN Brasil
