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Brazil's BRICS Presidency to Focus on Multipolar World and Fairer Global Relations

Brazil's BRICS presidency, led by President Lula da Silva, prioritizes a multipolar world, fairer global relations, and initiatives addressing global health, climate change, and trade, advocating for multilateralism and reform of global governance structures.

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Vale Sued Over Heavy Metal Contamination of Xikrin Indigenous People

Brazil's Federal Prosecutor's Office is suing Vale, the Brazilian government, and Para state over heavy metal contamination from Vale's nickel mining affecting the Xikrin Indigenous people, with one person exhibiting nickel levels 2,326% above safe limits, demanding a health monitoring program and g...

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Rio's Pre-Carnival: Celebrations and Social Activism

Rio de Janeiro's 2025 pre-Carnival festivities, from February 17th to 23rd, included street parties, samba school rehearsals, and a sex worker protest in Vila Mimosa, highlighting social issues alongside cultural celebrations.

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Record Heat in South America Creates 80°C Temperature Difference with North America

Record high temperatures in Rio de Janeiro reached 44°C last Monday, exceeding the February average by 14°C, while parts of North America experienced extreme cold, creating an 80°C temperature difference between continents; South Sudan also faces extreme heat, closing schools for two weeks.

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Brazil Blocks Rumble for Defiance of Court Orders

On February 21st, 2024, Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes blocked the social media platform Rumble for repeated refusal to comply with court orders, including appointing a legal representative in Brazil and removing hate speech content, citing concerns about the spread of disinform...

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Bolsonaro Coup Charges Headed to Five-Justice Panel Decision

A five-justice panel in Brazil's Supreme Court will decide within three weeks whether to indict former President Jair Bolsonaro and 33 others for allegedly attempting a coup; the panel excludes two justices appointed by Bolsonaro, and legal experts predict a high likelihood of the charges being acce...

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Ibama Re-evaluates Petrobras's Amazon Oil Drilling Request Amidst Political Pressure

Ibama is re-evaluating Petrobras's request to drill an exploratory oil well in the Amazon's Foz do Amazonas basin, facing intense political pressure after an initial denial; the decision will set a precedent for future oil exploration in the region, weighing economic interests against environmental ...

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Vale Accused of Contaminating Brazilian Indigenous Community

A lawsuit filed by Brazil's Federal Public Ministry accuses Vale mining company, the federal government, and Pará state of heavy metal contamination impacting 1,700 Xikrin do Cateté Indigenous people in Pará state, Brazil; Vale denies responsibility, citing judicial reports; the MPF demands immediat...

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Ultra-Black Velvet Ant: A Biomimicry Breakthrough

Brazilian entomologist Vinicius López discovered that the velvet ant species *Traumatomutilla bifurca* exhibits an ultra-black coloration, reflecting less than 0.5% of light, a rare phenomenon with potential applications in technology, as confirmed by research published in the Belstein Journal of Na...

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I'm Still Here": A Family's Resilience During Brazil's Military Dictatorship

I'm Still Here" recounts Eunice Paiva's experiences in 1970s Rio de Janeiro after her husband, a former congressman, is abducted during Brazil's military dictatorship, showcasing her struggle for his return and her family's eventual relocation.

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Brazilian Influencer Marçal Banned from Politics for Eight Years

A Brazilian court banned far-right influencer Pablo Marçal from holding public office for eight years due to abuse of power, media misuse, and illicit campaign funding during his 2024 São Paulo mayoral bid, impacting his 2026 presidential aspirations.

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Brazil Suspends Rumble for Non-Compliance with Court Orders

A Brazilian Supreme Court justice suspended Rumble, a video platform, for refusing to remove content and comply with court orders, citing the platform's failure to comply with demands to remove the account of a Bolsonaro supporter residing in the U.S. and a lack of legal representation in Brazil.

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