Tag #Brazil

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Brazil's Online Soccer Betting Crisis

Online soccer betting in Brazil has exploded since its 2018 legalization, causing a gambling addiction crisis impacting the national economy, with 2 million Brazilians, primarily young adults, severely addicted and a fifth of Bolsa Família funds used for gambling.

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No Poverty
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Brazilian Family's Resilience During Military Dictatorship

I'm Still Here," a Brazilian film based on a true story, portrays a family's resilience during the 1964-1985 military dictatorship; the wife transforms from homemaker to human rights lawyer after her husband's disappearance.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Sao Paulo Plane Crash Kills Two

A light aircraft crashed into a bus in Sao Paulo, Brazil, at 7:20 a.m. local time, killing two people and injuring several others; the cause is under investigation.

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No Poverty
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Brazil's Yanomami People See Improvement After Crackdown on Illegal Mining

In Brazil's Amazon, President Lula da Silva's two-year operation against illegal mining in the Yanomami territory has led to reduced infant mortality and hunger, reversing the devastation caused by the previous government's inaction, although significant challenges remain.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Brazil's 2026 Election: Bolsonaro's Uncertain Future Opens the Field

Brazil's 2026 presidential race is heating up, with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Jair Bolsonaro as the initial frontrunners, though Bolsonaro's legal issues cloud his prospects, opening the field for contenders like singer Gusttavo Lima, self-help guru Pablo Marçal, and São Paulo Governor Tarcisio ...

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Reduced Inequality
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Brazil Confirms Location of WWII Shipwreck

The Brazilian Navy confirmed the location of the Vital de Oliveira, a World War II-era ship sunk by a German U-boat off the coast of Rio de Janeiro in 1944, using sonar technology after a 14-year search.

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24% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Brazil's Food Inflation Crisis: Export Boom, Climate Change, and Political Fallout

Brazil's food inflation, reaching 7.69% in 2024, is impacting consumers and the government, fueled by export increases due to a stronger dollar, climate change effects, and high fertilizer costs; President Lula's approval rating has dropped below disapproval for the first time.

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44% Bias Score

Zero Hunger
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Brazil Bans Smartphones in Schools to Boost Student Well-being

Brazil's new law restricts smartphone use in schools nationwide, impacting public and private institutions to improve student focus and well-being, following similar trends globally and mirroring public concerns over excessive screen time's impact on children's mental and physical health.

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Quality Education
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Man Confesses to Killing Brazilian Woman in Spain: Investigation Underway

A 40-year-old man confessed to killing a 27-year-old Brazilian woman with a knife in Brenes, Spain, on Wednesday; the investigation is underway to determine if it was a gender-based crime.

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Gender Equality
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Nazi Fugitives in Brazil: Capture, Escape Attempts, and Differing Fates

Following the capture of Franz Stangl in São Paulo in 1967, a failed escape plan was devised, highlighting the efforts to bring Nazi war criminals to justice; the article details the experiences of several prominent Nazi fugitives in Brazil, contrasting their fates and exploring the reasons behind B...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Neymar Returns to Santos FC, Igniting Fan Frenzy

Neymar Jr. rejoined Santos FC on Friday, after a brief spell in Saudi Arabia, sparking immense fan excitement and a significant increase in club memberships; his return aims to revive the club's fortunes and boost his own career ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Brazilian Court Recognizes Child with Three Fathers and One Mother

A Brazilian court legally recognized a ten-year-old child's three fathers and one mother after a six-year legal battle, highlighting evolving family structures and legal recognition of diverse family relationships in the country.

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36% Bias Score

Gender Equality

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