Category: Brazil
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Brazilian study detects microplastics in placentas and umbilical cords
A pioneering study conducted in Maceió (AL) found microplastics in placentas and umbilical cords of babies born in the Alagoan capital. This is the first study of its kind conducted in Latin America and the second in the world to confirm the presence of these particles in cords. The results were published this Friday (25),…
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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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Bolsonaro Ordered to Wear Electronic Ankle Monitor Before Trial
The ongoing dispute between the US and Brazil escalated on Friday after the Supreme Federal Court ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro — Donald Trump’s ally — to wear an electronic ankle monitor, deeming him a flight risk. The court claims that Bolsonaro sought interference from the US president to undermine the Brazilian Judiciary — allegations…
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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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Federal Police Serve Warrants at Former President Bolsonaro’s Residence
The Federal Police carried out two search and seizure warrants at addresses linked to former President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday morning (July 18).