Category: History
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30 Years Ago, the Real Plan Brought Down Hyperinflation and Stabilized the Economy in Brazil
One of the most innovative plans in the world economy completed 30 years last month. Exactly three decades ago, the cruzeiro real, a currency ravaged by hyperinflation, was replaced by the real, which stabilized the Brazilian economy. A risky bet that involved a kind of social engineering to de-index inflation after successive failed economic plans.…
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Brazil Apologizes for the Persecution of Japanese Immigrants
The Amnesty Commission, an autonomous advisory body of the Ministry of Human Rights and Citizenship, approved the recognition by the Brazilian state that Japanese immigrants and their descendants born in the country were politically persecuted during World War II (1939-1945). The admission of persecution and/or complicity by the state was a response to the request…
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After Intense Rains, Brazilian Researchers Find Nearly Complete Dinosaur Fossil
Researchers in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, made a significant discovery for paleontology. In May, after heavy rains that brought floods and destruction to Southern Brazil, specialists found a nearly complete fossil of a dinosaur from the Herrerasauridae group, which lived during the Triassic Period, estimated to be 233 million years old. “It is one…
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60 Years of the Military Coup in Brazil: Reflections on a Dark Chapter
As Brazil marks six decades since the military coup that profoundly altered its political landscape, the nation finds itself in a period of reflection, grappling with the enduring legacy of the authoritarian regime. On March 31, 1964, the Brazilian army, supported by conservative civilian forces and covert backing from the United States, overthrew President João…
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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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Juneteenth: What Holiday Is This That Emerged in the Middle of June?
Juneteenth (June 19), celebrated this Wednesday in the United States, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It is a date that offers an opportunity for African Americans to remember their history and create a lasting cultural legacy. Many people are not familiar with this holiday because it was created recently, in 2021.…
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Elections in Europe Shift the Continent to the Right
Extreme right parties are expected to win a record number of seats in the European Parliament. After three days of voting in the 27 member states of the European Union, an exit poll showed that extreme right parties are likely to secure around 150 of the 720 seats in the parliament, which will probably make…
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80th Anniversary of D-Day: Leaders Gather to Remember the Day That Marked the Beginning of the End of World War II
War veterans and world leaders gathered this Thursday (60 in Normandy, France, in honor of the 80th anniversary of the landing of soldiers in this region – the famous ‘D-Day’ – on June 6, 1944, an episode that marked the beginning of the end of World War II. The President of the United States, Joe…
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Festa Junina: The Vibrant Brazilian Celebration of Culture and Tradition
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In the heart of Brazil, immersed in the rich tapestry of its cultural heritage, lies a festival that embodies the essence of Brazilian joie de vivre – Festa Junina (Junina Festivals). This colorful celebration, deeply rooted in rural traditions, pays homage to the rural way of life, Catholic saints, and the abundant harvest season. From…
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Brazil’s Diplomatic Turn: Withdrawal of the Ambassador from Israel
In a decision that echoed through international corridors, Brazil recently announced the withdrawal of its ambassador from Israel. This measure marks a significant shift in Brazil’s foreign policy stance and has sparked debates about the dynamics of diplomacy in the modern era. The decision, made by Brazilian President Luís Inácio Lula da Silva, comes amid…