America Brazil Sharks off the coast of Brazil tested positive for cocaine, with numerous Brazilian sharpnose sharks showing drug levels up to 100 times higher than previously reported for aquatic creatures, highlighting the level of drug pollution in the ocean
America Brazil Supreme Court has rejected former president Jair Bolsonaro's appeal against his 27-year sentence for attempting a coup after the 2022 election, confirming his conviction for plotting to stay in power and undermine democracy
America Brazil A major anti-mining operation carried out in Brazil dismantled 277 illegal dredges in the Amazon, dealt a $193 million blow to criminal networks and exposed environmental and health damages
America Brazil Mining Policy Council has finally been installed and has set out to modernize Brazil's mining strategy by drafting a new national plan and launching studies on critical minerals, fees, oversight, and sustainable development integration
America Brazil Middle-class tax cuts and new levies on high earners and foreign dividends have been approved by government, who expressed confidence the Senate has backed the plan to promote fiscal justice before the 2026 election