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Amazon’s Reclaimed Land Lost Again

A new study reveals that over 60% of the previously restored Brazilian Amazon has been cleared again, with more areas being destroyed than regenerated. This...

Climate Events Surge in Brazil, Averaging Three Daily

In 2023, Brazil experienced a record 1,161 climate-related emergencies, resulting in 132 fatalities, injuring more than 9,200 individuals, and displacing almost 600,000 people, according to Cemaden. For the first time, the country saw more than...

Brazil to Launch Historic Train Link Between São Paulo and Campinas

Brazil has initiated a bidding process to construct a railway that will link the major cities of São Paulo and Campinas. They plan to start...

Brazil’s Youth Unemployment Hits Eight-Year Low

In a new development in 2023, Brazil's youth unemployment dropped to 15.3%, the lowest...

Amazon at Risk: Scientists Warn of Tipping Point by...

Brazilian scientists warn the Amazon Rainforest could hit a no-return point by 2050, speeding up climate change. Their Nature paper...

Survey Reveals 47% of Brazilians See Judicial Overreach

An AtlasIntel survey released on February 9, 2024, highlights a split in Brazilian opinions on the judiciary's role. Nearly 47.3% of respondents label the judiciary's...

Beyond Hydropower: Expanding LatAm’s Green Energy Solutions

Latin America leads in renewable energy, with hydropower generating 45% of its electricity, outpacing the global average of 16%. The...

Brazil’s Health Mission: Combat 14 Key Diseases

Brazil is taking bold steps to fight 14 critical health conditions that hit the most socially vulnerable hard. The "Healthy...

Carnival City Rio Grapples with Dengue Outbreak

Rio de Janeiro declares a health emergency due to a dengue fever crisis, coinciding...

Brazilian Households See 3% Spending Increase in 2023

In 2023, Brazilian households showed a 3.09% increase in consumption compared to the previous year. The...

Latin America: From Cocaine Producer to Major Consumer

Latin America, traditionally known for producing cocaine, is now a key consumer, accounting for nearly a quarter of global...