Daniel Gallas
BBC Brazilian service reporter who describes the Rio Carnival controversy involving a Lula float, election-year implications, and colourful on-the-ground details including police in fancy dress.
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Feb 16, 2026 • 27min
UK weighs up faster rise in defence budget
Daniel Gallas, BBC Brazilian reporter, recounts a Rio Carnival row over a Lula float and colourful on-the-ground scenes. Vitaly Shevchenko, Russia editor, outlines allegations around Navalny's poisoning and the state of the opposition. James Landale, diplomatic correspondent, explains the UK considering raising defence spending to 3% and how that compares internationally.
Sep 10, 2024 • 26min
Brazil goes to war with Elon Musk
Daniel Gallas and Leandro Prazeres from BBC Brazil delve into Brazil's controversial ban on X, sparking a heated debate on free speech versus disinformation. They discuss how this ban impacts Brazilian discourse and its significance for political communication. The pair examine the potential ripple effects for other countries, as well as Elon Musk's confrontational stance on free speech and his influence on Brazilian politics. The conversation highlights the intricate power dynamics between governance and wealth, particularly in the context of recent social media regulations.
