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Brasília (DF), 21.12.2023 - A Operação Voltando em Paz, do Governo Federal e FAB, realiza mais um voo de repatriação em áreas de conflito no Oriente Médio e envio de ajuda humanitária. Foto: Gov BR/FAB
International

Brazil Air Force ready to evacuate Brazilians in Middle East

Since the beginning of the war between Israel and Hamas, the FAB's Operation Returning in Peace has conducted 13 flights, bringing approximately 1,500 people to Brazil.

Brasília (DF), 14/03/2024, - O presidente Lula, durante reunião com vários executivos do setor automotivo e de biocombustíveis, no Palácio do Planalto. Foto: Rafa Neddermeyer/Agência Brasil
Politics

Lula to fly to Colombia on Tuesday

Topics on the agenda include trade and investment, sustainability, Amazon cooperation, social programs, human rights, and family farming.

Rio de Janeiro (RJ) 18/03/2024 - Programa PeldTams, que monitora o branqueamento de corais em Tamandaré/PE.
Frame: Thales Vidal/PeldTams
Economy

Brazil’s Development Bank to bring BRL 60 mi to coral preservation

Researchers have drawn attention to the global phenomenon of coral bleaching, partly caused by rising temperatures in the ocean, which is damaging the health of the ecosystem.

Brasil se especializa na produção de azeite de oliva extra virgem. Foto: Freepik
General

Brazilian olive oil: recognized quality and expanding market reach

Brazil is currently focusing on the production of extra virgin olive oil. This oil, with lower acidity, is widely recognized as a specialty or premium product.

10/08/2023, Ambientalistas denunciam desmatamento às margens de rodovia amazônica. Foto: Cristie Sicsú
General

Amazon degradation hits area three times larger than deforestation

Despite the resumption of policies that have slashed deforestation in the Amazon, degradation is on the rise as warnings have been issued for close to 163 thousand km² of the biome.

STF - Sessão plenária do STF - 11/04/2024. Foto: Antonio Augusto/SCO/STF
Justice

Brazil Supreme Court: State must compensate stray bullet victims

As outlined in the thesis established by the Supreme Court, the state bears civil liability for fatalities or injuries arising from police operations.

Osasco (SP) 15/03/2024 - Equipes da Zoonoses realizam trabalho de campo no combate aos focos da Dengue nos bairros da cidade.
Foto: Paulo Pinto/Agência Brasil
Health

Brazil accounts for approx. 70% of dengue cases in LA, Caribbean

The Pan American Health Organization attributes the epidemic to factors such as the El Niño phenomenon, characterized by abnormal warming of the Pacific Ocean waters.

Surucucu (RR), 09/02/2023 - Mulheres e crianças yanomami em Surucucu, na Terra Indígena Yanomami.  Foto: Fernando Frazão/Agência Brasil
Human Rights

Mortality of indigenous children over double that of non-indigenous

The data underscores that indigenous communities are facing an inadequate situation, falling short of the targets outlined in the UN 2030 Agenda ratified in 2015.

Mosquito da Dengue, Aedes Aegypti, picada. Foto: nuzeee/Pixabay
Health

Brazil registers over 3 million dengue cases in 2024

The Ministry of Health reports that out of Brazil's 27 states, nine exhibit a consistent decline in dengue cases, while another 13 maintain a stable trend.

Brasília (DF) 26-03-2024 Sessão da CCJ da Câmara dos Deputados que votaria a prisão do deputado chiquinho Brazão. Foi pedido vistas. ( Deputado Chiquinho Brazão que está preso na Papuda fala aos Deputados da CCJ). Foto Lula Marques/ Agência Brasil
Politics

Congress upholds arrest of legislator suspected in Marielle's murder

Upon the arrest of a representative, it is mandatory to inform the respective Legislative House, enabling it to deliberate on whether to uphold or revoke the order.

Passageiros no terminal 3 do Aeroporto Internacional de Guarulhos.
International

Visa requirement for tourists from Australia, Canada, US postponed

The document should not be mandatory until Apr. 10, 2025. According to tourism authority Embratur, the arrival of US nationals was up 11% in the first two months this year from the same span last year.

Petrobras dá novo passo em busca de óleo e gás na Margem Equatorial
Economy

Petrobras announces oil discovery on Brazilian Equatorial Margin

This marks Petrobras' second discovery in the Potiguar Basin this year. Prior to this, the company had confirmed the presence of oil in the Pitu Oeste well.

16/09/2023, Sede da ONU. Foto: Juan Seguí Moreno/Flickr
Human Rights

UN receives report on “alarming” rise of neo‑Nazi groups in Brazil

Neo-Nazi cells surged by 270.6% from Jan. 2019 to May 2021 countrywide, a phenomenon said to have been driven by the spread of hate speech and extremist narratives. At the beginning of 2022, Brazil had over 530 such groups.

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Economy

Brazil’s official inflation falls to 0.16% in March

Inflation in March was primarily propelled by the food and beverages expenditure group, which witnessed a 0.53 percent increase in prices during the month.