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Escalating Diplomatic Tensions Reveal a Landscape of Conflict in Latin America

(Analysis) Latin America has increasingly become a battleground for diplomatic conflicts, characterized by mutual accusations, threats, and name-calling. In the...

Chile’s New Global Lithium Initiative

The Chilean government launched an initiative today, encouraging both domestic and international investors to develop lithium mining projects. This effort...

The Strategic Alliances Between Latin America’s Left and Iran

Over the past weekend, an unprecedented attack by Iran on Israel elicited minimal criticism from leftist governments in Latin America. Brazil’s government, led by President...

Governor Freitas Declares No Tolerance for Land Invasions in São Paulo

On April 15, 2024, São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas took a firm stand against the Landless Rural Workers'...

Palmeiras Secures Midfielder-Forward Felipe Anderson for Upcoming Season

On Monday, Palmeiras announced a significant addition to their roster for the 2024 season by signing midfielder-forward Felipe Anderson. The...

Advanced Drone Warfare Emerges in Colombia

The Colombian conflict has entered a new phase with FARC dissidents, particularly the Central...

The Strategic Alliances Between Latin America’s Left and Iran

Over the past weekend, an unprecedented attack by Iran on Israel elicited minimal criticism from leftist governments in Latin...

Governor Freitas Declares No Tolerance for Land Invasions in São Paulo

On April 15, 2024, São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas took a firm stand against the Landless Rural Workers'...

In Lula’s Brazil, Non-Compliant Land Use Risks State Claims

Yesterday, President Lula launched the "Terra da Gente" program, marking a pivotal change in Brazil's agrarian reform policy. Amidst MST...

Brazilian Steel Struggles Amid Import Surge

The Brazilian steel industry has witnessed notable shifts in early 2024, with crude steel production increasing by 6.2% in the first quarter, reaching 8.3 million tons. This growth occurs against a backdrop of surging imports, particularly...

Brazil Revises Fiscal Goals, Eyes Surplus by 2028

On Monday, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's government submitted the 2025 Budgetary Guidelines Law Project (PLDO) to Congress, revising Brazil's fiscal forecasts. Initially promising...

Brazil Launches Blue Economy Program for Coral Reef Protection

In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has launched a significant coral reef conservation program, allocating up to R$60 million (about $12 million) to preserve its coastal reefs. The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) spearheads this initiative, promoting sustainable...

Media Giants Confront Supreme Court Over Free Speech Issues in Brazil

Leading Brazilian newspapers united this weekend to challenge the Supreme Court's controversial free speech policies. São Paulo's 'Folha de S.Paulo' and 'O Estado de S.Paulo', along with Rio de Janeiro's 'O Globo', criticized Justice Alexandre de...

Brazil’s Aluminum Industry Achieves Self-Sufficiency Amid Global Shifts

In 2023, Brazil successfully regained self-sufficiency in aluminum production, recording a significant 24% increase to reach 1.006 million tonnes. This achievement, outlined by the Brazilian Aluminum Association (Abal), marks the second consecutive year of growth, following...

Brazil Expands Global Partnership to Protect Tropical Forests

Brazil has solidified its environmental leadership by engaging Indonesia, Malaysia, the DRC, Ghana, and Colombia in using sovereign wealth funds to conserve tropical forests. The initiative seeks to establish a global financing mechanism to preserve the...