Author: The Brasilians NewsPaper
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Coca-Cola Says It Will Use U.S. Cane Sugar in a New Coca-Cola, a Plan Boosted by Trump
Coca-Cola consumers who want to avoid corn syrup sometimes opt for Mexican Coca-Cola, made with cane sugar. But American fans of the drink will have a new option later this year. “We will launch a Coca-Cola sweetened with U.S. cane sugar this fall,” said Coca-Cola president and CEO James Quincey, on a conference call with…
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Moraes orders blocking of Eduardo Bolsonaro’s assets and bank accounts
Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered on Monday (21) the blocking of federal deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro’s (PL-SP) bank accounts and assets. With this measure, the lawmaker is barred from making financial transactions, including receiving cash donations via Pix from former President Jair Bolsonaro, his father, to fund his stay in the United States. According…
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Prenatal Care Reduces Chance of Baby Being Born with Anomaly
A study by the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) reveals associations between newborn conditions and factors such as inadequate prenatal care, maternal age, race, skin color, and low education levels, as well as socioeconomic and biological factors linked to congenital anomalies in Brazil. It indicates that some of these anomalies could be prevented by improving public…
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Cancer Victim Preta Gil Dies at 50
The singer and businesswoman Preta Gil died this Sunday (20) after battling cancer. Preta Gil had been in the United States since May undergoing treatment. Via social media, the family released a statement lamenting the artist’s death and stating that they are now handling the procedures to bring her back to be buried in Brazil.…
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Lula expresses solidarity with STF justices after US sanctions
President Lula da Silva expressed solidarity with STF justices sanctioned by the US, calling the measure arbitrary and unfounded.
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US Revokes Visa of Moraes, Family Members, and “Allies on the Court”
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Friday (18) that he ordered the revocation of visas for Justice Alexandre de Moraes, his family members, and “allies on the Court”. The announcement does not specify which Supreme Federal Court (STF) justices will be affected. The measure was announced hours after former President Jair Bolsonaro was…
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UNICEF Marks 75 Years of Work with Children and Adolescents
Upon completing 75 years in Brazil, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has been one of the main partners in promoting and defending the rights of Brazilian children and adolescents. When it began its activities in the country, 158 out of every thousand children born died before completing one year. In other words, 16 out…
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Federal Police Carries Out Warrants at Jair Bolsonaro’s Home, Who Will Wear Ankle Monitor
The Federal Police is carrying out two search and seizure warrants on the morning of this Friday (18) at addresses related to former President Jair Bolsonaro. He was taken to the State Secretariat of Penitentiary Administration to be fitted with an electronic ankle monitor. Under the decision, Bolsonaro, in addition to having to wear the…
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After Lula’s criticisms, White House says Trump is “leader of the free world” and maintains pressure on Brazil
The White House responded on Thursday (17th) to criticisms made by President Lula (PT) against Donald Trump’s trade threats. During a press briefing, spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated that the Republican “is not trying to be emperor of the world,” but insisted on associating Brazil with allegedly unfair trade and environmental practices, without presenting consistent evidence.…
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Portugal closes doors to immigrants and affects thousands of Brazilians
Portugal’s Parliament approved on Wednesday (16) a strict anti-immigration package proposed by the center-right Democratic Alliance government, with support from the far-right Chega party. The measure has a direct impact on the Brazilian community, the largest among immigrants in the European country. The new rules represent a shift in Portuguese migration policy and call into…