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Brazilian Teacher Stoned for Teaching Afro-Brazilian Culture

Bahia, Brazil public school teacher Sueli Santana was stoned by students in October 2023 for teaching Afro-Brazilian culture; the attack, following prior harassment, highlights systemic racism and religious intolerance within the Brazilian education system.

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Milei's Success in Argentina vs. Lula's Economic Challenges in Brazil

After one year in office, Argentinan President Javier Milei has successfully reduced inflation and balanced the budget through austerity measures, while Brazil faces high inflation under President Lula due to excessive government spending; the contrast highlights differing approaches to economic sta...

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EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Sparks Farmer Protests Despite Projected Export Growth

French farmers protested the EU-Mercosur trade deal due to concerns over increased beef, poultry, and sugar imports; however, experts claim these increases are minimal (1.6%, 1.4%, and 1.2%, respectively) and that the overall deal benefits the EU agricultural sector, increasing exports by €3.1-€4.4 ...

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Venezuelan Opposition Faces Danger in Argentinan Embassy Siege

Three Venezuelan opposition figures sheltered in the Argentinan embassy in Caracas under Brazilian protection reported a dangerous situation due to government siege; they've been there for almost nine months facing worsening conditions, including a three-week power outage, family separation, and arb...

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Venezuela Faces OAS Pressure Over Harassment of Opposition Members

Six Venezuelan opposition members, sheltered in Argentina's Caracas diplomatic compound since March, face escalating harassment, prompting Argentina to urge the OAS to pressure Venezuela for their safe passage amid a post-election political crisis.

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Brazilian General Arrested for Alleged Coup Obstruction

Retired General Walter Braga Netto was arrested in Rio de Janeiro on December 14th, 2023, for allegedly obstructing the investigation into a coup attempt to prevent Lula's inauguration, including attempts to obtain confidential information and financial contributions to the plot.

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Brazil's Chamber of Deputies Approves Consumption Tax Reform Bill

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies approved a bill regulating consumption tax reform, rejecting Senate amendments that included tax benefits for various goods and services, leading to a potential final tax rate of 27.84%.

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Brazilian Lesbian Couple Receives Catholic Blessing Amidst Internal Church Conflict

In March 2023, Pamella Barbosa and Érika Guerreiro, a lesbian couple, received a blessing from a Jesuit community in Brasília after facing rejection in a more conservative parish; this highlights the ongoing tension within the Catholic Church regarding LGBTQ+ inclusion following the Vatican's 2022 a...

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Lula Considers 2026 Presidential Run Amidst Economic Concerns

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is considering a 2026 presidential run despite earlier statements to the contrary, raising concerns about economic risks due to increased government spending and potentially jeopardizing his legacy.

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Lula Discharged From Hospital Ahead of Schedule

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was discharged from the hospital on December 17, ahead of schedule, after undergoing emergency surgery for a head hematoma resulting from a fall in October. His recovery exceeded expectations, but he will have restrictions for the next 30 days.

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Brazil Arrests Former Defense Minister for Alleged Coup Plot

Brazil's former defense minister, Walter Braga Netto, was arrested on Saturday for his alleged involvement in a plot to overthrow the 2022 election results, along with an advisor, Colonel Flavio Botelho Peregrino; the arrest follows an 884-page police report recommending charges against former presi...

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Lula Recovers from Brain Hemorrhage Amidst Arrest of Coup Plotter

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was discharged from the hospital on Sunday after a successful surgery for a brain hemorrhage; while recovering, the police arrested former minister Walter Braga Netto for allegedly plotting a coup in 2022.

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