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Deadly Brazilian Bus Crash Kills 38

A bus accident on the highway between Sao Paulo and Vitória da Conquista in Brazil killed 38 people and critically injured 9 others on Christmas Eve, the deadliest such incident since 2007, caused by a granite block falling from an oncoming truck.

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Climate Change and Increased Demand Drive Coffee Prices to Record Highs

Brazil's coffee harvest is down by as much as 25% due to drought, and Vietnam also faced harvest problems, leading to a 70% price increase for Arabica beans and a doubling of Robusta prices; experts predict the era of cheap coffee is over.

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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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Brazilian Legislators Challenge State Censorship Before Inter-American Commission

Five Brazilian legislators, aided by ADF International, are challenging Brazil's censorship before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, citing a 39-day ban on X and broader free speech violations, arguing it affected over 20 million users and violated their rights under the American Conven...

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Reverse-Route Cruise to Confront Transatlantic Slave Trade History

A unique cruise, A Grande Travessia, will retrace the Middle Passage from Santos, Brazil, to Luanda, Angola, in December 2025, carrying 2,000 passengers to confront the history of slavery and promote Afro-Brazilian culture, with support from Brazilian and Angolan governments and calls for Portuguese...

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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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