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Brazil: Protest at Cargill Office in São Paulo Over Amazon Waterway Decree

Activists staged a protest outside Cargill offices in São Paulo on Friday, February 20, calling on President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to revoke a decree prioritizing Amazon river shipping development.

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Sri Lanka: Emergency Declared as Cyclone Ditwah Causes Catastrophic Flooding 5

Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday, November 29, after Cyclone Ditwah caused catastrophic flooding, leaving over 330 people dead and hundreds more missing.

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Sri Lanka: Emergency Declared as Cyclone Ditwah Causes Catastrophic Flooding 4

Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday, November 29, after Cyclone Ditwah caused catastrophic flooding, leaving over 330 people dead and hundreds more missing.

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Philippines: Protests Over Flood-Control Corruption Turn Violent in Manila

On Sunday, tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Manila to protest alleged corruption in government flood-control projects. Demonstrators clashed with police at multiple locations, including Ayala Bridge, Recto, and Mendiola, throwing rocks and firebombs. The unrest resulted in over 200 arrests and at least 50 people hospitalized, including nearly 100 police officers who were injured. Some protesters were detained for allegedly setting fire to a truck.

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US: Brush Fire Burns Over 100 Acres Near Dublin and San Ramon in California

A brush fire, named the Parks Fire, burned in the Tri-Valley area near Dublin and San Ramon, California on Friday afternoon, August 22. The fire, fueled by grassy terrain along the Dublin-San Ramon border near Camp Parks and the former FCI Dublin prison, grew to about 118 acres and was 25% contained by evening. Fire crews from Cal Fire, SRVFPD, ACFD, and Camp Parks’ fire department responded, and authorities said the fire posed minimal threat to structures by the evening.

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Jair Bolsonaro Charged with Coup Plot - Brazil

Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro (C) is pictured at the National Congress building in Brasilia, Brazil, February 18, 2025. Brazil's prosecutor-general has filed criminal charges against former President Jair Bolsonaro and his allies, accusing them of conspiring to overturn the results of the 2022 presidential election. In a legal filing with the Federal Supreme Court on Tuesday, Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet alleged that Bolsonaro not only took part in the coup plot but was also aware of and approved an assassination attempt against President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jair Bolsonaro Charged with Coup Plot - Brazil

Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro (C) is pictured at the National Congress building in Brasilia, Brazil, February 18, 2025. Brazil's prosecutor-general has filed criminal charges against former President Jair Bolsonaro and his allies, accusing them of conspiring to overturn the results of the 2022 presidential election. In a legal filing with the Federal Supreme Court on Tuesday, Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet alleged that Bolsonaro not only took part in the coup plot but was also aware of and approved an assassination attempt against President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jair Bolsonaro Charged with Coup Plot - Brazil

Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro (C) is pictured at the National Congress building in Brasilia, Brazil, February 18, 2025. Brazil's prosecutor-general has filed criminal charges against former President Jair Bolsonaro and his allies, accusing them of conspiring to overturn the results of the 2022 presidential election. In a legal filing with the Federal Supreme Court on Tuesday, Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet alleged that Bolsonaro not only took part in the coup plot but was also aware of and approved an assassination attempt against President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jair Bolsonaro Charged with Coup Plot - Brazil

Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro (L) is pictured at the National Congress building in Brasilia, Brazil, February 18, 2025. Brazil's prosecutor-general has filed criminal charges against former President Jair Bolsonaro and his allies, accusing them of conspiring to overturn the results of the 2022 presidential election. In a legal filing with the Federal Supreme Court on Tuesday, Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet alleged that Bolsonaro not only took part in the coup plot but was also aware of and approved an assassination attempt against President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santos FC Officially Introduces Neymar as a New Signing - Sao Paulo

SANTOS, BRAZIL - JANUARY 31: Neymar Jr. gestures during a press conference after his presentation as the newest addition to Santos FC at Urbano Caldeira Stadium (Vila Belmiro) on January 31, 2025, in Santos, Brazil. The Brazilian forward returns to his childhood club 12 years after departing for Barcelona. Photo by Wanderson Oliveira/PxImages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santos FC Officially Introduces Neymar as a New Signing - Sao Paulo

SANTOS, BRAZIL - JANUARY 31: Neymar Jr. smiles during a press conference after his presentation as the newest addition to Santos FC at Urbano Caldeira Stadium (Vila Belmiro) on January 31, 2025, in Santos, Brazil. The Brazilian forward returns to his childhood club 12 years after departing for Barcelona. Photo by Wanderson Oliveira/PxImages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santos FC Officially Introduces Neymar as a New Signing - Sao Paulo

SANTOS, BRAZIL - JANUARY 31: Neymar Jr. speaks during a press conference after his presentation as the newest addition to Santos FC at Urbano Caldeira Stadium (Vila Belmiro) on January 31, 2025, in Santos, Brazil. The Brazilian forward returns to his childhood club 12 years after departing for Barcelona. Photo by Wanderson Oliveira/PxImages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santos FC Officially Introduces Neymar as a New Signing - Sao Paulo

SANTOS, BRAZIL - JANUARY 31: Neymar Jr. reacts during a press conference after his presentation as the newest addition to Santos FC at Urbano Caldeira Stadium (Vila Belmiro) on January 31, 2025, in Santos, Brazil. The Brazilian forward returns to his childhood club 12 years after departing for Barcelona. Photo by Wanderson Oliveira/PxImages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santos FC Officially Introduces Neymar as a New Signing - Sao Paulo

SANTOS, BRAZIL - JANUARY 31: Neymar Jr. cries during a press conference after his presentation as the newest addition to Santos FC at Urbano Caldeira Stadium (Vila Belmiro) on January 31, 2025, in Santos, Brazil. The Brazilian forward returns to his childhood club 12 years after departing for Barcelona. Photo by Wanderson Oliveira/PxImages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santos FC Officially Introduces Neymar as a New Signing - Sao Paulo

SANTOS, BRAZIL - JANUARY 31: Neymar Jr. reacts during a press conference after his presentation as the newest addition to Santos FC at Urbano Caldeira Stadium (Vila Belmiro) on January 31, 2025, in Santos, Brazil. The Brazilian forward returns to his childhood club 12 years after departing for Barcelona. Photo by Wanderson Oliveira/PxImages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santos FC Officially Introduces Neymar as a New Signing - Sao Paulo

SANTOS, BRAZIL - JANUARY 31: Neymar Jr. speaks during a press conference after his presentation as the newest addition to Santos FC at Urbano Caldeira Stadium (Vila Belmiro) on January 31, 2025, in Santos, Brazil. The Brazilian forward returns to his childhood club 12 years after departing for Barcelona. Photo by Wanderson Oliveira/PxImages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santos FC Officially Introduces Neymar as a New Signing - Sao Paulo

SANTOS, BRAZIL - JANUARY 31: Neymar Jr. looks on during a press conference after his presentation as the newest addition to Santos FC at Urbano Caldeira Stadium (Vila Belmiro) on January 31, 2025, in Santos, Brazil. The Brazilian forward returns to his childhood club 12 years after departing for Barcelona. Photo by Wanderson Oliveira/PxImages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santos FC Officially Introduces Neymar as a New Signing - Sao Paulo

SANTOS, BRAZIL - JANUARY 31: Neymar Jr. smiles during a press conference after his presentation as the newest addition to Santos FC at Urbano Caldeira Stadium (Vila Belmiro) on January 31, 2025, in Santos, Brazil. The Brazilian forward returns to his childhood club 12 years after departing for Barcelona. Photo by Wanderson Oliveira/PxImages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santos FC Officially Introduces Neymar as a New Signing - Sao Paulo

SANTOS, BRAZIL - JANUARY 31: Neymar Jr. looks on during a press conference after his presentation as the newest addition to Santos FC at Urbano Caldeira Stadium (Vila Belmiro) on January 31, 2025, in Santos, Brazil. The Brazilian forward returns to his childhood club 12 years after departing for Barcelona. Photo by Wanderson Oliveira/PxImages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santos FC Officially Introduces Neymar as a New Signing - Sao Paulo

SANTOS, BRAZIL - JANUARY 31: Neymar Jr. speaks during a press conference after his presentation as the newest addition to Santos FC at Urbano Caldeira Stadium (Vila Belmiro) on January 31, 2025, in Santos, Brazil. The Brazilian forward returns to his childhood club 12 years after departing for Barcelona. Photo by Wanderson Oliveira/PxImages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santos FC Officially Introduces Neymar as a New Signing - Sao Paulo

SANTOS, BRAZIL - JANUARY 31: Neymar Jr. looks on during a press conference after his presentation as the newest addition to Santos FC at Urbano Caldeira Stadium (Vila Belmiro) on January 31, 2025, in Santos, Brazil. The Brazilian forward returns to his childhood club 12 years after departing for Barcelona. Photo by Wanderson Oliveira/PxImages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santos FC Officially Introduces Neymar as a New Signing - Sao Paulo

SANTOS, BRAZIL - JANUARY 31: Neymar Jr. reacts during his presentation as the newest addition to Santos FC at Urbano Caldeira Stadium (Vila Belmiro) on January 31, 2025, in Santos, Brazil. The Brazilian forward returns to his childhood club 12 years after departing for Barcelona. Photo by Wanderson Oliveira/PxImages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santos FC Officially Introduces Neymar as a New Signing - Sao Paulo

SANTOS, BRAZIL - JANUARY 31: Neymar Jr. reacts during his presentation as the newest addition to Santos FC at Urbano Caldeira Stadium (Vila Belmiro) on January 31, 2025, in Santos, Brazil. The Brazilian forward returns to his childhood club 12 years after departing for Barcelona. Photo by Wanderson Oliveira/PxImages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santos FC Officially Introduces Neymar as a New Signing - Sao Paulo

SANTOS, BRAZIL - JANUARY 31: Neymar Jr. cries during his presentation as the newest addition to Santos FC at Urbano Caldeira Stadium (Vila Belmiro) on January 31, 2025, in Santos, Brazil. The Brazilian forward returns to his childhood club 12 years after departing for Barcelona. Photo by Wanderson Oliveira/PxImages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santos FC Officially Introduces Neymar as a New Signing - Sao Paulo

SANTOS, BRAZIL - JANUARY 31: Neymar Jr. reacts during his presentation as the newest addition to Santos FC at Urbano Caldeira Stadium (Vila Belmiro) on January 31, 2025, in Santos, Brazil. The Brazilian forward returns to his childhood club 12 years after departing for Barcelona. Photo by Wanderson Oliveira/PxImages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santos FC Officially Introduces Neymar as a New Signing - Sao Paulo

SANTOS, BRAZIL - JANUARY 31: Neymar Jr. reacts during a press conference after his presentation as the newest addition to Santos FC at Urbano Caldeira Stadium (Vila Belmiro) on January 31, 2025, in Santos, Brazil. The Brazilian forward returns to his childhood club 12 years after departing for Barcelona. Photo by Wanderson Oliveira/PxImages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santos FC Officially Introduces Neymar as a New Signing - Sao Paulo

SANTOS, BRAZIL - JANUARY 31: Neymar Jr. reacts during his presentation as the newest addition to Santos FC at Urbano Caldeira Stadium (Vila Belmiro) on January 31, 2025, in Santos, Brazil. The Brazilian forward returns to his childhood club 12 years after departing for Barcelona. Photo by Wanderson Oliveira/PxImages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santos FC Officially Introduces Neymar as a New Signing - Sao Paulo

SANTOS, BRAZIL - JANUARY 31: Neymar Jr. gestures during a press conference after his presentation as the newest addition to Santos FC at Urbano Caldeira Stadium (Vila Belmiro) on January 31, 2025, in Santos, Brazil. The Brazilian forward returns to his childhood club 12 years after departing for Barcelona. Photo by Wanderson Oliveira/PxImages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santos FC Officially Introduces Neymar as a New Signing - Sao Paulo

SANTOS, BRAZIL - JANUARY 31: Neymar Jr. reacts during his presentation as the newest addition to Santos FC at Urbano Caldeira Stadium (Vila Belmiro) on January 31, 2025, in Santos, Brazil. The Brazilian forward returns to his childhood club 12 years after departing for Barcelona. Photo by Wanderson Oliveira/PxImages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santos FC Officially Introduces Neymar as a New Signing - Sao Paulo

SANTOS, BRAZIL - JANUARY 31: Neymar Jr. reacts during his presentation as the newest addition to Santos FC at Urbano Caldeira Stadium (Vila Belmiro) on January 31, 2025, in Santos, Brazil. The Brazilian forward returns to his childhood club 12 years after departing for Barcelona. Photo by Wanderson Oliveira/PxImages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santos FC Officially Introduces Neymar as a New Signing - Sao Paulo

SANTOS, BRAZIL - JANUARY 31: Neymar Jr. reacts during his presentation as the newest addition to Santos FC at Urbano Caldeira Stadium (Vila Belmiro) on January 31, 2025, in Santos, Brazil. The Brazilian forward returns to his childhood club 12 years after departing for Barcelona. Photo by Wanderson Oliveira/PxImages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-WORLD NEWS

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (C, front) attends a celebration event in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Oct. 30, 2022. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of the Workers' Party won the second round of the presidential elections on Oct. 30, 2022 and was set to serve a third four-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2023. (Photo by Rahel Patrasso/Xinhua)

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Mourning for Pele

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (3rd from L) visits football club Santos's home stadium in Sao Paulo state, southeastern Brazil, on Jan. 3, 2023, to pay his respects to the country's football legend Pele, whose body lies in state on the pitch.

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Yearender: Xinhua's top 10 world news events in 2022

(221230) -- BEIJING, Dec. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (C, front) attends a celebration event in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Oct. 30, 2022. Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of the Workers' Party won the second round of the presidential elections on Oct. 30 and is set to serve a third four-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2023. Xinhua's top 10 world news events in 2022 Strong left-wing comeback in LatAm reshapes political landscape Defeating his rival, Brazil's leftist former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was elected president on Oct. 30. His election followed the victory of Colombia's leftist Gustavo Petro in June, who became the first elected leftist president in the country's history. By the end of 2022, populous countries in Latin America, namely Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Venezuela and Chile, have all elected leftist governments, and how to revitalize the economy and improve people's livelihood is a realistic challenge facing leftist governments in the

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Japan beat Paraguay in friendly

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda (18) shoots past Paraguay defender Paulo Da Silva during the second half of a friendly against Paraguay at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Sept. 4, 2010. Japan won 1-0.

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Paraguay beat Japan to reach q'finals

PRETORIA, South Africa - Japan striker Shinji Okazaki (L) and Paraguay defender Paulo Da Silva compete for the ball in the second half of a World Cup second-round match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 29, 2010. Paraguay won on penalties and advanced to the quarterfinals of the soccer tournament for the first time.

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Japan vs Paraguay in World Cup 2nd round

PRETORIA, South Africa - Japan's Keisuke Honda (18) tussles with Paraguay defender Paulo Da Silva during the first half of a World Cup second-round match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 29, 2010.

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Japan lose to Paraguay

PRETORIA, South Africa - Japan striker Shinji Okazaki (9) and Paraguay defender Paulo Da silva (R) put their heads together during the second half of a World Cup second-round match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 29, 2010. Japan lost 5-3 on penalties.

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Toyota marks 50th anniversary in Brazil

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva addresses a ceremony marking Toyota Motor Corp.'s 50th anniversary in Brazil on Jan. 30. The ceremony was attended by more than 1,000 people including Toyota Motor Corp. Honorary Chairman Shoichiro Toyoda.

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Toyota marks 50th anniversary in Brazil

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Toyota Motor Corp. Honorary Chairman Shoichiro Toyoda addresses a ceremony marking its 50th anniversary in Brazil on Jan. 30. The ceremony was attended by more than 1,000 people including Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

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BRAZIL-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-RESULT-LULA

(221031) -- SAO PAULO, Oct. 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Supporters of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva take part in a celebration in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Oct. 30, 2022. Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of the Workers' Party won the second round of presidential elections on Sunday, thereby setting to serve a third four-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2023. (Photo by Rahel Patrasso/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-RESULT-LULA

(221031) -- SAO PAULO, Oct. 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Supporters of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva take part in a celebration in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Oct. 30, 2022. Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of the Workers' Party won the second round of presidential elections on Sunday, thereby setting to serve a third four-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2023. (Photo by Rahel Patrasso/Xinhua)

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Former president Lula da Silva wins 2nd round of Brazil's presidential elections

STORY: Former president Lula da Silva wins 2nd round of Brazil's presidential elections DATELINE: Oct. 31, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:13 LOCATION: Brasilia CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): CHEN HAOQUAN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva 3. various of Jair Bolsonaro 4. various of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (Portuguese): LUIZ INACIO LULA DA SILVA, President-elect of Brazil 6. various of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (Portuguese): ELIZABETH BARROS DE SOUZA, Voter in Sao Paulo 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Portuguese): ROBERTA VELASCO, Voter in Rio de Janeiro STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): CHEN HAOQUAN, Xinhua correspondent "Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has won the presidential elections, the Superior Electoral Court, the highest body of the Brazilian electoral justice, known as the TSE, announced Sunday evening." Figures released by the TSE showed that Lula da Silva obtained more than 60 million votes, or 50.89 percent of the vote, surpass

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BRAZIL-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-RESULT-LULA

(221031) -- SAO PAULO, Oct. 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (C, front) delivers a speech during a celebration event in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Oct. 30, 2022. Former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of the Workers' Party (PT) won the second round of presidential elections on Sunday and is going to serve a four-year term beginning on Jan. 1, 2023. (Photo by Rahel Patrasso/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-RESULT-LULA

(221031) -- SAO PAULO, Oct. 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (C, front) attends a celebration event in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Oct. 30, 2022. Former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of the Workers' Party (PT) won the second round of presidential elections on Sunday and is going to serve a four-year term beginning on Jan. 1, 2023. (Photo by Rahel Patrasso/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-RESULT-LULA

(221031) -- SAO PAULO, Oct. 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (C, front) attends a celebration event in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Oct. 30, 2022. Former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of the Workers' Party (PT) won the second round of presidential elections on Sunday and is going to serve a four-year term beginning on Jan. 1, 2023. (Photo by Rahel Patrasso/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-RESULT-LULA

(221031) -- SAO PAULO, Oct. 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva votes at a polling station in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, on Oct. 30, 2022. Former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of the Workers' Party (PT) won the second round of presidential elections on Sunday and is going to serve a four-year term beginning on Jan. 1, 2023. (Photo by Rahel Patrasso/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-SAO PAULO-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

(221030) -- SAO PAULO, Oct. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva votes at a polling station in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Sao Paulo state, Brazil, on Oct. 30, 2022. On Sunday, Brazilians went to the polls to vote for the next president and vice president, as well as governors and deputy governors in 12 Brazilian states. The contested runoff pits President Jair Bolsonaro (Liberal Party), who is seeking reelection, against former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (Workers' Party). (Xinhua/Rahel Patrasso)

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BRAZIL-SAO PAULO-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

(221030) -- SAO PAULO, Oct. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva gestures at a polling station in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Sao Paulo state, Brazil, on Oct. 30, 2022. On Sunday, Brazilians went to the polls to vote for the next president and vice president, as well as governors and deputy governors in 12 Brazilian states. The contested runoff pits President Jair Bolsonaro (Liberal Party), who is seeking reelection, against former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (Workers' Party). (Xinhua/Rahel Patrasso)

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Brazilian presidential election goes to runoff between Lula, Bolsonaro

STORY: Brazilian presidential election goes to runoff between Lula, Bolsonaro DATELINE: Oct. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:29 LOCATION: SAO PAULO, Brazil CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHEN HAOQUAN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of voting station 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZHAO YAN, Xinhua correspondent 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Portuguese): LUIZ INACIO LULA DA SILVA, Former Brazilian President 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Portuguese): ELISA DA SILVA, Voter in Sao Paulo 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Portuguese): WALTER MAZARI, Voter in Sao Paulo 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Portuguese): MISCELEINE SCHNEIDER, Voter in Rio de Janeiro STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHEN HAOQUAN, Xinhua correspondent "Brazil holds the first round of its general election on October 2nd, Brasilia time. Here I am at a hotel in the city of Sao Paulo, where the presidential candidate, former president Lula chose to celebrate his victory in the first round. According to the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), the highest body of the Brazilian electoral justice, none