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Key Amazon cases reach Brazil’s Supreme Court following Lula's defeats in Congress

Key Amazon cases reach Brazil’s Supreme Court following Lula's defeats in Congress

Brazil's Supreme Court is set to decide cases that could reshape protections for the Amazon rainforest and Indigenous communities
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RioFilme to Announce New Incentives for International Co-Productions, Unveiling Them at Brazil’s Gramado Fest (EXCLUSIVE)

RioFilme to Announce New Incentives for International Co-Productions, Unveiling Them at Brazil’s Gramado Fest (EXCLUSIVE)

RioFilme, the film-TV agency of Rio de Janeiro City, will launch a call for proposals amounting to R$15 million ($3 million) for up to four international co-production projects involving Rio-based companies. Leonardo Edde, president of RioFilme, told Variety that projects of fiction and animated feature films are eligible to apply and that he will provide […]
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La derecha avanza en América Latina y redefine el mapa político

La derecha avanza en América Latina y redefine el mapa político

Colombia y Perú impulsan un giro a la derecha en América Latina que redefine alianzas políticas y el equilibrio regional.
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Exclusive-Bolsonaro campaign drafts debt-linked fiscal rule to replace Brazil framework, sources say

Exclusive-Bolsonaro campaign drafts debt-linked fiscal rule to replace Brazil framework, sources say

By Bernardo Caram BRASILIA, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Senator Flavio Bolsonaro's presidential campaign is preparing a new fiscal framework to replace Brazil's current budget rules, imposing tighter spending caps as debt rises that could reduce real spending growth to zero, two sources familiar with the
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Brazil Supreme Court Ruling May Reduce Sentences for Jan. 8 Convicts, Setting Precedent

Brazil Supreme Court Ruling May Reduce Sentences for Jan. 8 Convicts, Setting Precedent

Brazil's Federal Supreme Court has ruled that noncustodial provisional measures, such as nighttime house arrest, should be counted towards reducing the sentences of individuals convicted in the January 8, 2023, attacks on government buildings in Brasília. This decision, although specific to a single case, is expected to influence a broader case with general repercussions, potentially affecting sentences nationwide. The ruling was passed with a 6-4 vote, led by Justice Cristiano Zanin, who argued that time spent under provisional measures should be deducted from the final sentence. This decision could set a precedent for all Brazilian courts, impacting various types of convictions.
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China Joins Brazil in WTO Dispute Over U.S. Tariffs Imposed by President Trump

China Joins Brazil in WTO Dispute Over U.S. Tariffs Imposed by President Trump

China has requested to join Brazil's World Trade Organization (WTO) consultations against U.S. tariffs of up to 37.5%, which were imposed under President Trump's administration. Beijing filed the request in Geneva, citing a substantial commercial interest in the case. The tariffs, part of the U.S. Trade Act of 1974, have been challenged by China since 2018, arguing that they allow the U.S. to impose penalties without multilateral authorization. The move by China indicates its concern over the impact of these tariffs on its exports to the U.S.
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Vulcan Energy Resources Secures Funding for Lionheart Lithium Project

Vulcan Energy Resources Secures Funding for Lionheart Lithium Project

Vulcan Energy Resources has achieved a significant milestone by securing a €2.2 billion funding package for its Lionheart lithium and renewable energy project in Germany. This financial close marks a pivotal step in Vulcan's efforts to establish a carbon-neutral lithium supply chain in Europe. The project involves extracting lithium from geothermal brine in the Upper Rhine Valley, using renewable heat from the same brine to power the extraction process. Construction has commenced at two key sites, with the aim of producing 24,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide monohydrate annually, sufficient for approximately 500,000 electric vehicle battery packs.
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Deforestation in the Amazon Reaches Lowest Level in a Decade

Deforestation in the Amazon Reaches Lowest Level in a Decade

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has reached its lowest level in a decade, according to data from the National Institute for Space Research. Between August 2025 and July 2026, approximately 2,874 square kilometers were deforested, marking a 36% decrease from the previous year. This reduction is the lowest recorded since the implementation of the real-time deforestation detection system. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced this achievement, highlighting it as a significant environmental milestone. Lula, who resumed office in 2023, has prioritized environmental and climate protection, aiming to reduce deforestation to zero by 2030.
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Shein finds there's no place like China after Vietnam warehouse experiment disappoints

Shein finds there's no place like China after Vietnam warehouse experiment disappoints

By Francesco Guarascio, Sophie Yu and Casey Hall HANOI/GUANGZHOU, China, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Just over a year ago, Chinese ultra-fast fashion retailer Shein began leasing 15 hectares of warehouse facilities — equivalent in size to 21 soccer pitches — near Ho Chi Minh City, part of a grand experiment
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Tornado Causes Damage in Rural Paraná, Brazil

Tornado Causes Damage in Rural Paraná, Brazil

A tornado struck the rural area of Piraí do Sul in Paraná, Brazil, causing significant damage to properties. The storm, which formed between the municipalities of Telêmaco Borba, Tibagi, and Piraí do Sul, resulted in damage to homes, barns, and a pig farm. Trees and power lines were also downed, leading to power outages in some areas. The local Civil Defense is assessing the extent of the damage, but no injuries have been reported. Residents captured videos of the tornado, which have been confirmed by state agencies as consistent with tornado activity.
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Brazil's $5.2 Billion Chinese Car Imports Prompt Local Manufacturing Push

Brazil's $5.2 Billion Chinese Car Imports Prompt Local Manufacturing Push

Brazil's $5.2 Billion Chinese Car Imports Prompt Local Manufacturing Push
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China's Blue Carbon Governance Faces Legislative and Policy Challenges

China's Blue Carbon Governance Faces Legislative and Policy Challenges

China is advancing its marine blue carbon governance as part of its 'dual carbon' strategy, aiming for carbon peaking and neutrality. The country is focusing on enhancing its legal and policy frameworks to support blue carbon ecosystems, which include mangroves, salt marshes, and seagrass beds. Despite the strategic importance of blue carbon in mitigating climate change, China's governance system faces challenges such as insufficient specialized legislation and policy implementation hurdles. The current legal norms are not fully aligned with the practical needs of blue carbon conservation, and there is a lack of operational momentum in market-based trading mechanisms. The study suggests a collaborative governance model that integrates law and policy to address these bottlenecks.