This month the Central Bank used contractionary monetary policy in order to raise interest rates by one percent to tame the nation’s rising inflation; this is the most the country’s Central Bank has increased interest rates in the past 18 years

Brazil celebrated its first Oscar win ever for "I'm Still Here" - awarded for best international film - with nationwide parties; the city of Rio will buy the film’s house to turn into a museum, and hopes are high for a brighter future for Brazilian cinema

Brazil's government is intensifying raids against illegal gold mining in Indigenous territories, destroying equipment and enforcing new regulations, as President Lula is pushing to eliminate the practice

Oil exploration near the Amazon has received support by President Lula, who argued it can fund green energy projects; widespread environmental concerns and criticism fears it could undermines Brazil’s role as a climate leader ahead of hosting COP30

Any US tariffs on Brazilian products would be met with reciprocal measures, President Lula da Silva warned, emphasizing a relationship based on mutual respect; US President Donald Trump had previously threatened new trade restrictions