America Brazil At COP27, the President-elect Lula promised to resume Brazil’s ‘leading role’ as a climate defender; as a special guest at the UN conference, he said he’s going to tackle deforestation
America Brazil National Day has been celebrated yesterday, commemorating 203 years since Dom Pedro I's "Cry of Ipiranga" on 7 September 1822 severed colonial ties with Portugal; the declaration remains a defining symbol of Brazilian sovereignty
America Brazil The UN has urged Brazil to repeal its Parental Alienation Law, which allows courts to punish parents for allegedly turning children against the other parent, arguing it has been misused to strip mothers of custody and return children to violent fathers
America Brazil A US$5,6 billion aid package for exporters affected by trade disruptions has been announced: it includes credit lines, direct aid, tax reliefs, and government purchases to stabilize the sector
America Brazil The Amplifika Creators initiative has been launched in Brazil to empower emerging Black podcasters with free studio access, mentorship, and visibility, aiming to foster inclusion and amplify underrepresented voices in the country’s audio space