Category: Politics
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Discovery of Brazil, the History Behind April 22, 1500
In addition to Earth Day, April 22 is celebrated as the supposed ‘discovery’ of Brazil. On this date in 1500, Portuguese explorers arrived in Brazil. Under the command of Pedro Álvares Cabral, they claimed the new land. However, it is estimated that five million inhabitants, whom the Portuguese referred to as Indians, were already living…
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Energea: Providing Clean Energy for One of the World’s Most Beloved Destinations in Brazil
Energea announces the completion of 12 new projects in its Community Solar portfolio in Brazil. These latest additions mark a significant milestone in Energea’s mission to provide sustainable and efficient energy solutions throughout Brazil. The Energea is a global leader in renewable energy solutions, focusing on solar energy asset management. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Energea…
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FII Institute to Host First Latin American Summit in Rio de Janeiro
The FII Institute announced its first FII PRIORITY Latin American summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. With the theme ‘Invest in Dignity’, the summit will take place from June 11 to 13, 2024, at the Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro. The summit is part of the FII PRIORITY program, an annual series of summits,…
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Brazil and France Sign Commitment to Protect the Amazon
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During his first day of visit to Brazil on Tuesday (March 26), French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized, in the presence of President Lula, the plans of both governments to establish a binational conservation unit encompassing Brazil and French Guiana – the French overseas territory that borders Brazil in the state of Amapá. The unit will…
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Brazil and France Sign Commitment to Protect the Amazon
On his first day of visiting Brazil, on Tuesday (March 26), President Emmanuel Macron emphasized, in the presence of President Lula, the plans of both governments to establish a binational conservation unit encompassing Brazil and French Guiana — the French overseas territory that borders the Brazilian state of Amapá. The unit would serve as a…
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Minister of Justice Considers Case of Councilwoman Marielle Franco Resolved
The Minister of Justice and Public Security of Brazil, Ricardo Lewandowski, stated in a press conference on Sunday (March 24) that the investigations by the Federal Police clarified the masterminds behind the assassination of councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver Anderson Gomes. The murder occurred just over six years ago, in March 2018, in downtown…
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Bolsonaro Seeks Shelter at the Hungarian Embassy After Surrendering Passport, Says NYT
On February 8, Brazil’s Federal Police confiscated former President Jair Bolsonaro’s passport and arrested two of his former aides on charges of planning a coup after Bolsonaro lost the 2022 presidential elections.
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What Is Known About the Shooting at the Russian Concert?
Four men were arrested and placed in pre-trial detention due to the attack on Friday (22) at the Crocus City concert hall, near Moscow, Russia, which left at least 137 people dead. All were identified by Russian media as citizens of Tajikistan. They all had visible injuries when they appeared in a Moscow court on…
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Catherine, Princess of Wales, Has Cancer
Catherine, Princess of Wales, revealed on Friday (22) that she has been diagnosed with cancer. The princess described the diagnosis as a “great shock” in a video shared on social media. The news comes two months after she temporarily stepped back from public life, following what Kensington Palace said at the time was surgery for…
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Declaring Bankruptcy Will Not Free Trump from Paying Civil Fraud Fine
On March 18, Donald Trump’s lawyers told a New York appellate court that the former president could not pay a bond covering the total amount of a civil fraud judgment of $454 million while appealing the decision.