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Escalating Strains Between Brazilian Congress and Supreme Court Raise Alarms

(Analysis) In Brazil, tensions between Congress and the Supreme Court (STF) are escalating, drawing attention nationwide and beyond. Criticism has peaked, with Elon Musk calling...

Governor Freitas Declares No Tolerance for Land Invasions in São Paulo

On April 15, 2024, São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas took a firm stand against the Landless Rural Workers' Movement (MST). In a decisive declaration, he announced that his administration would not tolerate any land...

In Lula’s Brazil, Non-Compliant Land Use Risks State Claims

Yesterday, President Lula launched the "Terra da Gente" program, marking a pivotal change in Brazil's agrarian reform policy. Amidst MST land invasions, the land reform...

Brazil Launches Blue Economy Program for Coral Reef Protection

In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has launched a significant coral reef conservation program, allocating...

Media Giants Confront Supreme Court Over Free Speech Issues...

Leading Brazilian newspapers united this weekend to challenge the Supreme Court's controversial free speech policies. São Paulo's 'Folha de S.Paulo'...

Brazilian Opposition Governors Challenge Lula’s Dominance

In early April 2024, a Genial/Quaest poll revealed a growing preference for opposition governors over President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in key Brazilian...

Brazil’s Coal Energy Strategy Sparks Global Concern

The Global Energy Monitor recently spotlighted in Brazil what it considers troubling coal energy trends, noting a deviation from...

Musk and Moraes Clash Highlights Brazilian Political Divide

(Analyse) The recent clash between Elon Musk and STF Justice Alexandre de Moraes highlights Brazil's deep political divide. It particularly...

Brazil Eyes Legal Framework for Social Media in Wake of Musk-Judiciary Spat

Yesterday, Brazil's Senate President, Rodrigo Pacheco, announced a crucial move towards regulating social media...

Elon Musk Under Brazilian Supreme Court Scrutiny

Brazil's highest judicial authority, the Supreme Court, is examining Elon Musk for his alleged role...

Brazil’s Debt Hits New High: Challenges Ahead

In February 2024, Brazil's economic landscape faced significant challenges, with its Gross Government Debt (DBGG) reaching a record high...