Brazil Tests Energy Imports from Venezuela, Aims to Cut Costs
Brazil began testing electricity imports from Venezuela on Monday, January 14, 2025. The National Electric System Operator (ONS) oversees the...
January 14, 2025Section
Politics – Brazil
Brazil’s Nuclear Dilemma: Angra 3 Could Cost Consumers Up to $10 Billion
A confidential study by Brazil's Energy Research Company (EPE) reveals a startling fact: completing the Angra 3 nuclear power plant...
January 14, 2025
Brazilian Court Halts Cemig’s Hydroelectric Auction, Challenging Privatization Efforts
A Brazilian court has nullified Cemig's auction of 15 hydroelectric plants citing constitutional violations. This ruling, issued on January 13,...
January 13, 2025
Meta’s Pivot May Force Lula and Supreme Court to Rethink Social Media Approach
The Meta company's recent policy shift compels Brazilian authorities to reassess their plans for curbing free speech on social
January 13, 2025
Renewables Lead Brazil’s Largest Energy Matrix Expansion Since 1997
Brazil's National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel) reported a record-breaking expansion of the country's energy matrix in 2024. The South American...
January 13, 2025
Brazil Ranks 80th in Global Rule of Law Index: A Sobering Reality Check
Brazil ranks 80th out of 142 countries in the 2024 World Justice Project index, scoring 0.50—below the 0.55 global average....
January 12, 2025
Brazil’s Government Leader Calls Maduro’s Third Term Illegitimate
Randolfe Rodrigues, the Brazilian government's leader in Congress, denounced Nicolas Maduro's inauguration as illegitimate. Rodrigues declared it the duty of...
January 11, 2025
Justice Moraes Questions Authenticity of Trump’s Inauguration Invitation to Bolsonaro
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has demanded former President Jair Bolsonaro provide proof of his invitation to...
January 11, 2025
Brazil Orders Meta to Justify Fact-Checking Cancellation or Face Penalties
Brazil's government has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to Meta, demanding explanations for changes to its fact-checking policies. This move comes...
January 11, 2025