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Confirmed: BC and Caixa will be led by women

Rita Serrano will assume the presidency of Caixa Econômica Federal, while Taciana Medeiros will be with Banco do Brasil. In the announcement, Haddad highlighted that the two are “aligned with the PT government's plan”, “are aware of the challenges that have been posed in relation to Brazil's credit system” for a challenging agenda. This is the first time in the 214 years of Banco do Brasil's history that a woman will be in charge of the institution. (Congress in Focus)

PT member as president of Petrobras

Lawyer, economist and PT senator Jean Paul Prates was chosen by president-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as president of Petrobras. The appointment will be formalized by the future Minister of Mines and Energy, Senator Alexandre Silveira, as soon as the new government takes office. Prates was elected in 2014 as first substitute for Senator Fátima Bezerra (PT-RN), for the period 2015-2022, and took her place in the Senate in 2019, after her election as governor of Rio Grande do Norte. (Brazil Agency)

Bolsonaro leaves Brazil and despises democratic rite

President Jair Bolsonaro left the Palácio da Alvorada this Friday (30), on the eve of the end of his term, and headed to the United States on the presidential plane. Eight civil servants were authorized to accompany Bolsonaro during the month of January.

The elected president, Luiz Inácio Squid da Silva (PT), takes office on Sunday (1st) and, with Bolsonaro's departure, and vice-president Hamilton Mourão's refusal to participate in the official event, it is clear that none of them will pass on the presidential sash to the next president. . (G1)

Pastors disappointed with Bolsonaro’s mimimi

Evangelical allies say that the president is left small for not taking a position in the final stretch of his term. Newspaper report FSP brings an investigation with the majority of pastors speaking, privately, about their disappointment with the president's disappearance after the defeat. There are only disagreements about how he should position himself at this moment.

Some church leaders hoped that Bolsonaro would encourage more undemocratic acts in front of barracks. Others, however, just wanted him to recognize his opponent's victory, pack his bags and prepare to lead the opposition in the new Lula years. (Folha de S.Paulo)

FIFA leaves flags at half-mast in mourning for Pelé

The flags at the FIFA headquarters, in the Swiss city of Zurich, were flown at half-mast this Friday (30), in honor of Pelé. The legendary Brazilian player, the only winner of three World Cups, died this Thursday (29) at 82 years old. Tributes are pouring in around the world, as Brazil begins a three-day national mourning. (AFP)

Pelé's wake is scheduled for 10 am on Monday (2), in Vila Belmiro, home of Santos, where Pelé played and became known as “King”, on the coast of São Paulo.

A woman's place is in the metaverse

In addition to breaking digital barriers, the metaverse also provides space for dense social discussions. This is what a report from the international consulting company MCkinsey, recently released, shows, which shows that women stay longer in the metaverse and are more willing to engage in projects in the environment. However, they are a minority in leadership positions in companies that have capital involved with web3.0. See the video:

@curtonews Women implement more initiatives in the metaverse, but are a minority in web3.0 leadership positions. #NewsversobyCurto ♬ original sound – Curto News

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“Dilma pass the banner” becomes an internet campaign with the absence of Bolsonaro during Lula’s inauguration

President Jair Bolsonaro is leaving Brazil for Miami, in the United States, avoiding the transfer of the presidential sash to President-elect Lula. In this power vacuum, a movement on the internet – driven by artists and Lula supporters – suggests that former president Dilma Rousseff, who was impeached, do the honors.