Category: Brazil
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Brazilian Indigenous Researcher Catalogs 150 Medicinal Plants from His Territory
The initial goal was to find treatments for the three most recurrent illnesses of the Pataxó Hã-Hã-Hãi people, from the Caramuru/Paraguassu Indigenous Land, in southern Bahia: worms, diabetes, and hypertension. This is how the research by ethno-botanist Hemerson Dantas dos Santos Pataxó Hãhãhãi began, who—as his name indicates—belongs to the ethnicity and is a PhD…
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Brazilian Indigenous Researcher Maps 150 Medicinal Plants from His Territory
Indigenous researcher from Bahia catalogs 175 medicinal plants used by his people to treat diabetes, hypertension, and parasitic infections.
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Steep Tariffs on Portion of Brazilian Exports Take Effect Today
The 50% tariffs imposed on part of Brazilian exports to the United States took effect this Wednesday (6). The measure, signed last week by U.S. President Donald Trump, affects 35.9% of goods sent to the U.S. market, representing 4% of Brazilian exports. About 700 Brazilian products were excluded from the steep tariffs. Coffee, fruits, and…
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Adoniran Barbosa marks 115 years since his birth on this August 6
On the 115th anniversary of Adoniran Barbosa’s birth, Galeria do Rock hosts a free tribute with singer Marcia Mah, featuring a pocket show, short film Saudosa Floresta, and an exhibition of the composer’s memorabilia.
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Secret task force pursued Bolsonaristas, document shows
A new batch of leaked documents, revealed by American journalist Michael Shellenberger, led by journalists and researchers David Ágape, Eli Vieira Jr., and edited by Alex Gutentag, brings to light allegations that the Federal Supreme Court (STF) illegally used social media posts to arrest protesters and supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro (PL). According to…
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Secret Task Force Targeted Bolsonaro Supporters, Documents Reveal
A new batch of leaked documents, revealed by American journalist Michael Shellenberger, whose investigation was conducted by journalists and researchers David Ágape and Eli Vieira Jr., and edited by Alex Gutentag, sheds light on allegations that the Supreme Federal Court (STF) illegally used social media posts to arrest protesters and supporters of former President Jair…
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Brazilian ports and airports will have to display informational materials about mpox
Brazilian ports and airports must display informational materials on mpox symptoms and prevention measures.
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Brazilian Ports and Airports Must Display Informational Materials on Mpox
Brazilian ports and airports must display informational materials on the symptoms and preventive measures for mpox. These posters must be placed in international arrival areas during the validity of the Public Health Emergency of International Concern related to the disease. Similarly, airlines must issue an audible announcement about measles on board aircraft during the disease…
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US Government Uses Social Media to Respond to Bolsonaro’s House Arrest
The US government under Donald Trump has once again disrespected Brazil’s sovereignty by openly interfering in its internal affairs. This interference, following the order from Supreme Federal Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes for house arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro, was a clear violation of Brazilian sovereignty. On social media, the Bureau of Western Hemisphere…
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U.S. Government Uses Social Media to React to Bolsonaro’s Arrest
The U.S. government under Donald Trump has once again interfered in Brazil’s internal affairs after Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered house arrest for former President Jair Bolsonaro for failing to comply with judicial precautionary measures. Via social media, the Office of Western Hemisphere Affairs, an agency of the U.S. Department of…