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Politics - Brazil

Brazil’s Supreme Court President Advocates for A.I. in Judicial Decisions

Brazil's Supreme Court President, Luís Roberto Barroso, sparked intrigue by advocating for artificial intelligence (AI) in the judiciary. He suggested AI might eventually draft court...

Political Pressure Forces Petrobras CEO Prates Out

On Tuesday evening, Petrobras (PETR4) announced that CEO Jean Paul Prates requested an early termination of his tenure. Prates, appointed by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in January 2023, will step down as a...

Economic Revival: How Brazil’s Northeast Aims to Outpace National Growth

In Brazil, the Northeast is poised to reclaim its historic economic role. From 2026 to 2034, the region is set to grow by 3.4%...

Brazil’s Response to Alleged Misinformation on Floods Raises Free Speech Concerns

(Analysis) Following President Lula's directive, Justice Minister Ricardo Lewandowski investigates accusations of misinformation about...

Brazil Mobilizes Military in Major Flood Crisis

Brazil has responded to devastating floods by deploying over 20,000 military personnel in Rio Grande do Sul. This response, known...

Political Rifts and Rate Decisions: Brazil’s Central Bank at a Crossroads

(Analysis) Late one Wednesday evening, the Central Bank of Brazil subtly lowered the Selic rate from 10.75% to 10.50%. This modest adjustment, though minor, reveals...

The Rise of Congressional Authority in Brazil

(Analysis) In Brazil, 2013 marked a pivotal year as legislative reforms transformed the power dynamic between the Executive and...

Brazil’s Central Bank Cuts Selic Rate by 0.25% to 10.5%, Sparking Political Backlash

The Central Bank of Brazil cut the Selic rate to 10.5% on May 8, 2024, down 0.25 points from...

Austria Aims to Boost Economic Ties with Brazil Amid EU-Mercosur Challenges

Austria's Economy Minister, Martin Kocher, pushed for stronger economic ties with Brazil amid EU-Mercosur...

U.S. Addresses Alleged Censorship Concerns in Brazil

As global focus on human rights and freedom of expression grows, the U.S. House's Global...

Economic Woes and Security Issues Drag Down Lula’s Ratings

The National Transport Confederation (CNT) has disclosed a significant dip in President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's approval ratings. Only...