America Brazil Amazon Indigenous leader Chief Raoni Metuktire has urged President Lula da Silva to protect Indigenous rights by removing "invaders" from Indigenous territories and including Indigenous people in discussions on carbon credits
America Brazil A Presidential decree will reduce civilian gun ownership from four to two weapons and limit ammunition; the move reverses the pro-gun policy of Lula da Silva’s predecessor Bolsonaro
America Brazil The country has implemented its cryptocurrency regulation, with the central bank as the primary supervisor of the crypto economy; the move aims at preventing scams, at regaining trust, and positioning Brazil as a global leader in crypto regulation
America Brazil Long-awaited tax reform bill has been approved by Congress, aiming to simplify the complex tax system; if fully approved, it could potentially boost GDP growth by up to 2,39% over the next eight years
America Brazil Brazil's highest electoral court has barred former President Jair Bolsonaro from running for office until 2030, finding him guilty of abusing power and misusing public media during the 2022 election campaign
America Brazil Former President Jair Bolsonaro is on trial for allegedly spreading false information about the country's election system; while he may not face criminal penalties, a conviction could result in an eight-year ban on running for office
America Brazil After being banned by former President Jair Bolsonaro, Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro has visited Brazil, received by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, to discuss bilateral relations and share views on US sanctions
America Brazil Local ecologists in the Amazon are managing land to preserve the forest, aiming to counter deforestation and create a replicable model; the project focuses on extractive reserves and sustainable practices to protect biodiversity and engage communities
America Brazil Six new indigenous reserves have been established by decree of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, which prohibit mining activities and impose limitations on commercial farming within these areas
America Brazil The country’s ongoing fight to reclaim its largest Indigenous territory from thousands of illegal miners has turned violent after numerous people were reportedly killed when the miners tried to invade the Indigenous village of Uxiu
America Brazil The WHO has applauded the country’s leadership in advancing on its engagement towards ending tuberculosis by joining 9 different government divisions to establish the new Committee for the Elimination of Tuberculosis and other Diseases (CIEDS)
America Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is traveling to China, in a mission to boost economic ties to its largest trading partner and re-establish the state’s role in global diplomacy
America Brazil The country has zeroed all federal taxes on solar panels until 2026 as an incentive to encourage clean energy consumption