Author: The Brasilians NewsPaper
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U.S. Supreme Court Grants Substantial Immunity to Trump
The Supreme Court of the United States decided on Monday (1) that former President Donald J. Trump is entitled to substantial immunity against lawsuits. The vote was 6 to 3, following party lines. The decision will certainly delay the trial in which he is accused of conspiring to subvert the 2020 elections. If this happens…
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A Review of the Copa América So Far: Expensive Tickets and Empty Seats
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Empty seats have been a constant feature of the early phase of the Copa América, with fans filling only 71% of stadium capacity so far.
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Pope Francis Approves Canonization of the First Teenage Saint
An Italian web designer, aged 15, is set to become the first saint of the Catholic Church from the ‘millennial’ generation. On Monday (1), in a ceremony called Ordinary Public Consistory, Pope Francis and the cardinals residing in Rome formally approved the canonization of Carlo Acutis, along with 14 others. No specific date has been…
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Biden’s Performance in Debate with Trump Raises Alarm for Democrats
The performance of President Joe Biden in Thursday’s debate raised alarms among top Democrats, leaving some openly questioning whether he will remain at the top of the Democratic ticket until the elections.
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American Airports Expected to See Record Number of Passengers This Independence Day Weekend
As passengers prepare to take to the skies this Independence Day holiday, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is gearing up for a period of high passenger numbers. The TSA expects to screen more than 32 million individuals from Thursday, June 27, to Monday, July 8, which represents a 5.4% increase compared to the travel volume…
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Lula Sanctions Taxation on International Purchases Up to $50
President Luíz Inácio Lula da Silva sanctioned a law on Thursday (27) that establishes taxation on international purchases up to $50 (approximately R$ 250), which were previously exempt from import tax. The new text includes a 20% charge on the value of purchases within this limit, which are very common on international sites like Shopee,…
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Instability in Latin America: Attempted Military Coup in Bolivia
A Bolivian general was arrested and accused of organizing a coup against the government after attempting to invade the presidential palace on Wednesday (27). Military units led by General Juan José Zúñiga – dismissed from his position as commander of the Bolivian army a day earlier – occupied the main square of the capital, La…
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American Schools Are Banning Cell Phones in Classrooms
American Schools Are Banning Cell Phones in Classrooms
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Brazil’s Supreme Court Decriminalizes Possession of Marijuana for Personal Use
By a majority of votes, the Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) decided on Tuesday (25) to decriminalize the possession of marijuana for personal use. The ruling was concluded after nine years of successive suspensions. The number of judges who voted for and against decriminalization has not yet been officially disclosed. With the decision, the possession…
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“The Apprentice”: The Controversial Film About Donald Trump’s Rise in the Business World
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Iranian-Danish filmmaker Ali Abbasi is directing “The Apprentice,” a drama about the rise of the 45th president of the United States in the New York real estate business during the 1970s and 1980s. The film had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 20 and has yet to be released in the…