Author: The Brasilians NewsPaper
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Critical minerals are Brazil’s new oil, says Silveira
The Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, stated on Wednesday (11) that critical and strategic minerals represent a historic opportunity for Brazil and could become the country’s “new oil”. The statement was made during a public hearing of the Mines and Energy Committee (CME) of the Chamber of Deputies, in a debate on the…
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U.S. to Classify PCC and Comando Vermelho as Foreign Terrorist Organizations
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to announce the designation of the Brazilian factions Comando Vermelho (CV) and Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) as foreign terrorist organizations. The decision could be formalized in the coming days by the U.S. Department of State. The information was revealed by UOL columnist Mariana Sanches and…
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Population aging drives growth in home care companies
The aging of the Brazilian population is already beginning to change the profile of businesses in the country and open new avenues for entrepreneurship. Between 2020 and 2025, the number of micro and small companies focused on support and assistance for the elderly and patients at home grew 74%, according to a survey by the…
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Franchising Grows in Brazil and Food Sector Leads Expansion
The franchising sector has consolidated its relevance in the Brazilian economy by achieving a historic revenue of R$ 301.7 billion in the last year. The performance represents 10.5% growth compared to the previous period and reinforces the maturity of the business model in the country. Currently, the system brings together 3,297 franchise networks and more…
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AI-Powered Cooking Robot Wins International Robotics Award
Recent advances in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) are bringing the world inventions and applications that seemed impossible until recently. Proof of this is that a robot kitchen won the Robotics Award 2026, an international robotics award, presented in Hannover, Germany. The creation of the company GoodBytz, based in Hamburg, also in Germany, needs just…
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Orkut inspires CE social network that tackles polarization and reaches 4 million accounts
Poosting is a Brazilian social network created in the state of Ceará in 2025, focusing on digital interaction freedom, reducing dependence on algorithms, and combating disinformation. Its current CEO is Afonso Alcântara, and the platform allows users to publish texts, images, and videos, participate in thematic communities, follow content in a chronological feed, and interact…
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2026 US Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, March 8
It’s almost time to set the clocks forward for 2026 “spring”. Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 8, when clocks will be advanced one hour at 2 a.m. You’ll lose an hour of sleep, but gain more daylight in the evening, with later sunsets and earlier sunrises. On March 8, the sun will rise…
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Five Tips for Women to Launch Businesses with Creativity and a Growth Vision
Economist Danielle Paulino shares five practical tips drawn from over two decades of experience to help women launch and grow businesses with creativity and a growth vision.
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Women Expand Leadership in Brazil’s Innovation Startups
The presence of women in leadership positions within the Brazilian innovation ecosystem is advancing, especially in strategic areas such as startups focused on socio-environmental impact and deep techs. Data from the Observatório Sebrae Startups indicate that women already represent 21% of leadership in startups aimed at socio-environmental impact. In deep techs — companies based on…
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Brazil unveils plan to combat violence against women
A few days before International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8, a committee formed by representatives from the three branches of the Brazilian government presented, on Wednesday (March 4), a plan to combat gender-based violence in the country. One of the highlights of the initiative is a national effort to serve around 1,000 arrest warrants…