Families ‘Trapped’ by Sigma Lithium Win a Court Ruling in Brazil
A Brazilian court backed families who say a Sigma Lithium mine traps them behind its gates, ordering an independent road,...
July 11, 2026Section
Politics – Brazil
Lula Tells Trump to ‘Worry’ About Brazil’s Rare Earths
Lula told Trump to worry about Brazil in the Lula rare earths race, citing 21 million tonnes of reserves, then...
July 11, 2026
Brazil’s Regulator Forces Its Way Into a Petrobras Gas Standoff
Brazil's ANP voted 4-1 on July 10 to intervene in a 4-year Petrobras gas pipeline dispute, where one firm controls...
July 11, 2026
Amazon Deforestation Hits a Decade Low, and Lula Aims It at Trump
Amazon deforestation fell 38% in early 2026 to its lowest first-half level since 2016, and Lula is using the number...
July 11, 2026
Brazil’s Showcase Bank Rescue Has Stalled Six Weeks After the Deal
BRB bailout frozen 45 days after Supreme Court deal: Itaú, Santander and BTG refuse to sign without guarantees Banco do...
July 11, 2026
Milei Will Fly to São Paulo to Back Flávio Bolsonaro on July 25
Milei will fly to São Paulo on 25 July for a rally backing Flávio Bolsonaro, then greet the jailed Jair...
July 11, 2026
Brazil’s Beef Tariff to China Just Hit 67%, and Plants Are Idling
The Brazil China beef tariff now hits about 67% after Brazil filled its tariff-free quota early. Meatpacking plants are idling...
July 11, 2026
Brazil Faces a 25% Tariff Next Week and Won’t Trade Away Pix
Washington must act on a 25 percent tariff by 15 July. Brazil offered cuts on 300 product lines but deliberately...
July 9, 2026
Vale Paid Its Departing Chairman. Now It Must Explain Why.
Brazil's regulator is probing why Vale paid departing chairman Stieler. The company says his resignation came first, then the two-year...
July 9, 2026