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Exclusive-Advent-owned firm investigated in Brazil for alleged links to organized crime

Exclusive-Advent-owned firm investigated in Brazil for alleged links to organized crime

By Fabio Teixeira and Ricardo Brito RIO DE JANEIRO/BRASILIA, April 23 (Reuters) - Caldic, a global chemicals distributor majority-owned by U.S. private equity firm Advent International, is under investigation in Brazil for allegedly supplying a vast methanol smuggling racket, according to the
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Brazil's BRB shareholders approve $1.8 billion capital increase

Brazil's BRB shareholders approve $1.8 billion capital increase

By Luciana Magalhaes SAO PAULO, April 22 (Reuters) - Shareholders of Brazilian state-run lender Banco de Brasilia (BRB) on Wednesday approved a capital increase of up to 8.8 billion reais ($1.77 billion), the bank said in a statement.
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Brazil regulator approves deeper probe into Google's news content use

Brazil regulator approves deeper probe into Google's news content use

SAO PAULO, April 23 (Reuters) - Brazil's antitrust watchdog CADE approved on Thursday a recommendation to deepen investigations into the use of journalistic content by Alphabet's Google, which would assess potential abuse of the company's dominant market position.
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Archaeological digs in Amazon provide clues about Indigenous inhabitants before colonization

Archaeological digs in Amazon provide clues about Indigenous inhabitants before colonization

Paving roads in the Amazon rainforest often causes deforestation that threatens the people who live there
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América Móvil Plans $7 Billion Annual Investment for 2026

América Móvil Plans $7 Billion Annual Investment for 2026

América Móvil Plans $7 Billion Annual Investment for 2026
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Brazil's 80-year-old Lula hits the treadmill to ease voter concerns about age

Brazil's 80-year-old Lula hits the treadmill to ease voter concerns about age

Brazil’s President Lula da Silva is boosting his reelection bid at age 80 by showcasing his fitness
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Embrapa's Mariangela Hungria Honored in TIME100 for Sustainable Agriculture Innovations

Embrapa's Mariangela Hungria Honored in TIME100 for Sustainable Agriculture Innovations

Mariangela Hungria, a researcher at Embrapa, has been named to the TIME100 2026 list in the 'Pioneers' category, recognizing her contributions to sustainable agriculture. Hungria is celebrated for her work in developing biological inputs that replace chemical fertilizers, promoting healthier and more sustainable farming practices. Her research has led to significant advancements in crop production, particularly in Brazil, where her innovations have been widely adopted. Hungria's work aligns with global trends towards sustainable agriculture, emphasizing the importance of reducing chemical residues and promoting soil health.
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Exclusive-SpaceX warns that inquiries into sexually abusive AI imagery may hurt market access

Exclusive-SpaceX warns that inquiries into sexually abusive AI imagery may hurt market access

By Raphael Satter, Echo Wang and Jeffrey Dastin MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 23 (Reuters) - The multiple investigations into xAI’s creation and dissemination of sexually abusive imagery may lead the company to lose access to certain markets, parent company SpaceX warned in a prospectus reviewed by
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BRB signs agreement with Quadra Capital to sell assets linked to Banco Master worth $2.9 billion

BRB signs agreement with Quadra Capital to sell assets linked to Banco Master worth $2.9 billion

April 21 (Reuters) - Banco de Brasilia (BRB) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Quadra Capital to create an investment fund aimed at transferring assets linked to transactions BRB received from Banco Master, with a reference value of 15 billion reais ($2.9 billion).
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Brazil could reciprocate after US expels federal police attache, says Lula

Brazil could reciprocate after US expels federal police attache, says Lula

April 21 (Reuters) - Brazil’s government could reciprocate after the expulsion of a Brazilian federal police attache from the United States, the South American country’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday. 
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Emma Boccanfuso's Documentary 'Saudades Eternas' Explores Life and Death in Rio Favela

Emma Boccanfuso's Documentary 'Saudades Eternas' Explores Life and Death in Rio Favela

Emma Boccanfuso's Documentary 'Saudades Eternas' Explores Life and Death in Rio Favela
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Analysis-Biofuels back in vogue as Iran war triggers oil price surge

Analysis-Biofuels back in vogue as Iran war triggers oil price surge

By Nigel Hunt and May Angel LONDON, April 21 (Reuters) - Soaring oil prices in the wake of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran are driving renewed demand for biofuels as the need to tackle a fossil fuel shortage outweighs concerns that using crops for fuel will drive up food prices.