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Politics and Society

Brazil’s Public Debt Nudges Upward in March

In March 2024, Brazil observed a modest rise in its Federal Public Debt (FPD), increasing by 0.65% to R$6.638 ($1.2) trillion. This adjustment reflects ongoing...

Usiminas Gains Most from Steel Trade Protection in Brazil

Brazil's government recently raised the import tariff on steel to 25% for selected products, positioning Usiminas, Brazil's largest steel producer, to potentially thrive. As global trade shifts, this increase, targeting specific steel items, is set...

Google Halts Political Ads Ahead of Municipal Elections in Brazil

In a significant move, Google declared that it would block political advertisements for the forthcoming October municipal elections. This announcement on Wednesday aligns with the...

Brazil Revises Fiscal Goals, Eyes Surplus by 2028

On Monday, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's government submitted the 2025 Budgetary Guidelines...

Brazil’s Supreme Court Steps In Amid Social Media Law...

In a critical juncture for Brazilian politics and digital regulation, the Supreme Court has intervened to steer the course...

Lula’s Push to Revitalize Brazil’s Shipbuilding

In Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced plans to rejuvenate Brazil's shipbuilding industry. He pledged government support without detailing the...

Brazil’s Crime Concerns Rise

Crime concerns have escalated in Brazil, becoming the top issue for nearly 60% of its citizens. Despite a notable decline...

Hezbollah’s Expansion in Brazil Exposed

In November, Operation Trapiche revealed Brazilians recruited by Hezbollah for attacks against Israeli targets, showing Hezbollah's strategic presence in...

Analyzing Brazil’s January 8th Incident: Public and Judicial Perspectives

The events of January 8, 2023, in Brazil, where significant unrest occurred at government...

Unraveling Brazil’s Marielle Franco Mystery

After six years of inquiry and debate, significant developments emerge in the tragic 2018 assassination...

Lula’s Strategic Move in Conservative Strongholds

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil led a ministerial gathering to counter opposition criticism and reinforce the...