Category: Politics
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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…
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Peruaçu Caves National Park Declared World Heritage Site
The Peruaçu Caves National Park, in Minas Gerais, has been declared a Natural World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The decision was announced on Sunday (July 13) during a session of the World Heritage Committee in Paris. “The title consecrates Peruaçu as a place of exceptional universal value,…
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Peruaçu Caverns National Park Declared World Natural Heritage
The Peruaçu Caverns National Park, in Minas Gerais, has been designated a World Natural Heritage site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The decision was announced on Sunday (July 13) during a session of the World Heritage Committee in Paris. “The title establishes Peruaçu as a site of exceptional universal value,…
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US Initiates Investigation into Brazil’s Trade Practices
The United States has initiated an investigation into Brazil’s trade practices under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The investigation, announced by the Office of the United States Trade Representative, aims to determine whether Brazil has engaged in unfair trade practices that restrict U.S. exports. The investigation will focus on various areas, including…
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U.S. Launches Investigation into Brazil’s Trade Practices
The United States has initiated an investigation into Brazil’s trade practices under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The investigation, announced by the Office of the United States Trade Representative, aims to determine whether Brazil has adopted unfair trade practices that restrict U.S. exports. The probe will focus on several areas, including digital…
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Lula Signs Decree Regulating the Commercial Reciprocity Law
President Lula signed a decree regulating the Commercial Reciprocity Law, authorizing retaliations against barriers imposed by other countries, such as the tariffs announced by the US.
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Brazilian Government Seeks Negotiations with the US and Requests Support from the Business Sector
The federal government meets this Tuesday (15) with the industry and agribusiness sectors to discuss the 50% tariff imposed by the United States on Brazilian products.
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Brazilian Government Seeks Negotiation with US and Requests Support from Business Leaders
The federal government meets this Tuesday (15) with industry and agribusiness sectors to discuss the 50% taxation imposed by the United States on Brazilian products. The first meeting with industrial sector business leaders takes place in the morning. In the afternoon, it will be the agribusiness sector’s turn. Vice-President and Minister of Development, Industry and…
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Lula Regulates the Commercial Reciprocity Law
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed on this Monday (14) the decree that regulates the Commercial Reciprocity Law. The information was confirmed by Chief of Staff Minister Rui Costa in a statement to the press after an event at the Palácio do Planalto. The content of the decree will be published in a regular…