Category: Politics
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What We Know About Generation Z’s Mass Protests in Nepal
In the last 48 hours, Nepal has been shaken by mass protests led by young people frustrated with the country’s leadership. On Tuesday night, the Nepalese army sent troops to restore order after important government buildings were set on fire, politicians were attacked, and violent clashes erupted between protesters and government forces. Nepal’s Prime Minister,…
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Understand the next steps in Bolsonaro’s trial at the STF
The First Panel of the Federal Supreme Court (STF) resumes on Tuesday (9) the trial of core 1 of the coup plot, formed by former President Jair Bolsonaro and seven other allies. The trial began last week, when the defenses of the former president and the other defendants presented their arguments, in addition to the…
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Trump Confirms US Attack on Alleged Venezuelan Drug Boat
Tensions between the US and Venezuela are escalating. Days after sending US gunboats to South American waters, President Trump said on Tuesday that the US Navy attacked a ship in the southern Caribbean that was carrying what he described as a Venezuelan drug shipment. Trump told reporters during an event in the Oval Office that…
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STF Begins Trial of Former President Jair Bolsonaro and Seven Allies
The STF’s First Panel begins the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro and seven allies over a coup plot to overturn the 2022 elections.
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Trial for Former President Bolsonaro’s Coup Attempt Begins in Brazil — What You Need to Know
The final stage of former President Jair Bolsonaro’s trial is underway in Brazil — a historic debut, with the former leader accused of trying to overthrow democracy after his defeat in the 2022 elections. Bolsonaro, 70, is accused of leading a broad criminal conspiracy to remain in power after his defeat to Luiz Inácio Lula…
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US Visa: New rules take effect starting this Tuesday, September 2
The new rules for applying for a visa for those wishing to travel to the United States (US) for tourism or business took effect this Tuesday (2). Now, an in-person interview with a consulate employee will be mandatory, even for children under 14 years old and seniors aged 80 and over, who were previously exempt…
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Brazil Advances Toward Using Reciprocity Law Against the US
The Brazilian government has taken another step toward applying the Reciprocity Law against the US in response to the 50% tariff imposed by the US on Brazilian products. In light of this issue, the Foreign Trade Chamber (Camex) – a collegiate body composed of 10 ministries responsible for formulating, implementing, and coordinating foreign trade policies…
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Brazil initiates action to use Reciprocity Law against the US
The Brazilian government has taken another step toward applying the Economic Reciprocity Law against the United States, in response to the 50% tariff hike imposed by the US government on Brazilian products. The application of the law – approved by the National Congress and sanctioned in April by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva –…
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Brazil Has 15 Cities with More Than 1 Million Inhabitants
Brazil has 15 cities with more than 1 million inhabitants, home to 42.8 million people or 20.1% of the population.
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Brazil Has 15 Cities with More Than 1 Million Inhabitants
Brazil has 15 cities with more than 1 million inhabitants. These municipalities are home to 42.8 million people, representing 20.1% of the Brazilian population, or one in every five residents. Of the 15 cities, only two are not state capitals—Guarulhos and Campinas, both in the state of São Paulo. The data are based on estimates…