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Brazil Passes Controversial Law Weakening Environmental Safeguards

Brazil's congress passed a law weakening environmental protections, allowing self-declared licenses for most projects and excluding many Indigenous and quilombola lands, prompting widespread criticism and likely legal challenges.

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Challenges Mount for UN Climate Talks Amidst Global Crises

Brazilian diplomat Andre Correa do Lago will lead the UN's COP30 climate talks in the Amazon, facing challenges from global conflicts, economic priorities, and Brazil's own fossil fuel policies, despite escalating climate-related disasters.

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US Investigates Brazil's Trade Practices, Targeting Pix Payment System

The U.S. launched an investigation into Brazil's trade practices, citing concerns over the Pix payment system's impact on American companies and alleging unfair practices regarding intellectual property and social media. Brazil defended Pix and proposed negotiations, while facing additional tariffs ...

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Bolsonaro Faces Coup Attempt Charges: Prosecutors Seek Conviction

Brazilian prosecutors are seeking the conviction of former President Jair Bolsonaro and seven associates on charges related to a January 8th, 2023, attempt to overturn the 2022 election results, including accusations of plotting assassinations, with potential sentences exceeding 30 years.

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Trump Announces Trade Deal with Indonesia, Imposing 19% Tariff

President Trump announced a trade deal with Indonesia, imposing a 19% tariff on Indonesian imports while claiming zero tariffs on US goods to Indonesia, including $15 billion in energy, $4.5 billion in agricultural products, and 50 Boeing jets; however, Indonesia has yet to confirm this agreement.

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Brazil's Soybean Production: Environmental Disaster and Inefficiency

A recent study reveals the unsustainable and dangerous nature of Brazil's soybean production, showing a 2019% increase in pesticide use from 1993 to 2023 despite decreased efficiency, impacting the EU and other importers; this model, driven by deforestation and tax breaks for multinational corporati...

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Life on Land
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Brazil Weakens Environmental Protections for Large Projects

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies overwhelmingly approved a bill relaxing environmental regulations for large projects, potentially impacting at least 259 indigenous territories and 80% of Afro-Brazilian communities, despite Brazil's upcoming role hosting COP30 and its commitment to climate action.

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Portugal Tightens Immigration Laws, Impacting Brazilians

Portugal's parliament approved a new anti-immigration law restricting family reunification for immigrants and tightening citizenship requirements, impacting Brazilians who previously benefited from more flexible policies; a further bill targeting citizenship is expected in September.

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Reduced Inequality
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Brazilian Capoeira Program Improves Parkinson's Patients' Well-being

In Rio de Janeiro, a Capoeira class specifically designed for Parkinson's patients, "Parkinson na Ginga," has dramatically improved participants' balance and quality of life, offering a unique blend of physical therapy and social support.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Trump's Tariffs on Brazil Backfire, Boosting Lula

US President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Brazilian imports to help former President Jair Bolsonaro avoid prison, sparking protests in Brazil and boosting President Lula da Silva's approval ratings.

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ICE Detains Expectant Father in Washington State

ICE detained Guilherme Lemes Cardoso E Silva, a Brazilian visual artist with no criminal record, in Washington state on July 28th, just months before his wife's scheduled childbirth, despite his ongoing efforts to legalize his residency status. He is being held in Tacoma, Washington.

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Trump Threatens Brazil with Tariffs Amid Bolsonaro Coup Trial

Donald Trump threatened Brazil with a 50 percent tariff if the trial against Jair Bolsonaro for his failed coup attempt isn't stopped, highlighting the global spread of populist leaders and the influence of evangelical groups in Brazil's political landscape, as shown in the Netflix documentary "Apoc...

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