Thousands of demonstrators marched in several Brazilian cities on Sunday, 15 June, to protest Israel’s military campaign in the Gaza Strip. Rallies were held in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro—where activists gathered beneath the Christ the Redeemer statue—and other urban centers as part of a coordinated international day of action.

Participants waved Palestinian flags, chanted slogans demanding an immediate cease-fire and denounced Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. Some groups urged President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s administration to move beyond public criticism of Israel and suspend bilateral trade, echoing calls made in protests abroad.

Israel’s offensive in Gaza began in 2023 and has left thousands dead and wounded, according to local health authorities and the United Nations. Sunday’s demonstrations add to mounting global pressure for a negotiated halt to the fighting and increased humanitarian access to the besieged enclave.

In Bolivia, violent clashes have erupted between security forces and supporters of former President Evo Morales amid protests demanding his reinstatement as a presidential candidate for the August elections. Morales' followers have blocked key highways for over ten days, prompting President Luis Arce to order police and military operations to clear the roadblocks, including a major route connecting Cochabamba with western Bolivia. The confrontations have resulted in the deaths of five police officers and one civilian, with reports indicating that one police officer was taken hostage and killed with explosives. The government has accused drug trafficking elements of infiltrating the protests. The unrest has caused significant disruptions to transportation and daily life. President Arce has reaffirmed his commitment to continue joint operations to unblock affected regions. In the wake of the crisis, Bolivia's Justice Minister César Siles Bazán resigned. The government has condemned the violence and vowed no impunity for those responsible. Meanwhile, opposition figures have called for the arrest of Morales to end the blockades.

Gerson, the 28-year-old midfielder from Flamengo, has accepted a contract offer from Russian club Zenit Saint Petersburg. Zenit will pay Flamengo a release clause of 25 million euros (approximately R$160 million) to secure the transfer, which is expected to be finalized after the FIFA Club World Cup. The contract with Zenit is reported to be for five years with a salary described as "irrefusable." Flamengo's player and staff, including Filipe Luís, have indicated that Gerson remains focused and unchanged in his current role with the team as they prepare for the tournament. Luiz Henrique, a former Botafogo player, confirmed having discussed Zenit with Gerson, providing insights about the Russian club. The transfer marks the end of Gerson's tenure at Flamengo following the Club World Cup.

Thousands of demonstrators marched in several Brazilian cities on Sunday, 15 June, to protest Israel’s military campaign in the Gaza Strip. Rallies were held in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro—where activists gathered beneath the Christ the Redeemer statue—and other urban centers as part of a coordinated international day of action.

Participants waved Palestinian flags, chanted slogans demanding an immediate cease-fire and denounced Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. Some groups urged President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s administration to move beyond public criticism of Israel and suspend bilateral trade, echoing calls made in protests abroad.

Israel’s offensive in Gaza began in 2023 and has left thousands dead and wounded, according to local health authorities and the United Nations. Sunday’s demonstrations add to mounting global pressure for a negotiated halt to the fighting and increased humanitarian access to the besieged enclave.

In Bolivia, violent clashes have erupted between security forces and supporters of former President Evo Morales amid protests demanding his reinstatement as a presidential candidate for the August elections. Morales' followers have blocked key highways for over ten days, prompting President Luis Arce to order police and military operations to clear the roadblocks, including a major route connecting Cochabamba with western Bolivia. The confrontations have resulted in the deaths of five police officers and one civilian, with reports indicating that one police officer was taken hostage and killed with explosives. The government has accused drug trafficking elements of infiltrating the protests. The unrest has caused significant disruptions to transportation and daily life. President Arce has reaffirmed his commitment to continue joint operations to unblock affected regions. In the wake of the crisis, Bolivia's Justice Minister César Siles Bazán resigned. The government has condemned the violence and vowed no impunity for those responsible. Meanwhile, opposition figures have called for the arrest of Morales to end the blockades.

Gerson, the 28-year-old midfielder from Flamengo, has accepted a contract offer from Russian club Zenit Saint Petersburg. Zenit will pay Flamengo a release clause of 25 million euros (approximately R$160 million) to secure the transfer, which is expected to be finalized after the FIFA Club World Cup. The contract with Zenit is reported to be for five years with a salary described as "irrefusable." Flamengo's player and staff, including Filipe Luís, have indicated that Gerson remains focused and unchanged in his current role with the team as they prepare for the tournament. Luiz Henrique, a former Botafogo player, confirmed having discussed Zenit with Gerson, providing insights about the Russian club. The transfer marks the end of Gerson's tenure at Flamengo following the Club World Cup.