Brazil

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:56:00 GMT
COP30's final document leaves fossil fuels unmentioned
The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) concluded in Belém, Brazil, with the approval of a final document that has drawn both consensus and sharp criticism for its lack of ambition, particularly its silence o...

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:55:00 GMT
Lula foresees Mercosur-EU agreement will be signed on Dec. 20
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Sunday at the G20 Summit in South Africa that the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) and the European Union (EU) would be signed on De...

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:50:00 GMT
Bolsonaro cites mental disorders for tampering with tracking device
During a custody hearing on Sunday afternoon, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said he was under the effects of his psychiatric medication when he tried to remove his ankle tracking device, resulting in his house arres...

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 04:04:00 GMT
Bolsonaro taken to detention facility for posing concrete flight risk
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who was under house arrest serving a 27-year prison sentence for masterminding the Jan. 8, 2023, attempted coup d'état, was transferred Saturday to a detention facility after he tampe...

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT
No consensus yet at COP30
As the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) reached its scheduled closing time of 11:50 PM on Friday, negotiations for the final document, known as the Belém Package, had not concluded. Talks were expected to extend into ...

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 19:05:00 GMT
COP30 chairman calls for consensus - extension due to fire not unlikely
André Corrêa do Lago called on countries to reach a consensus for the common good of the planet on the scheduled closing day of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, the capital of the Brazilian...

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:58:00 GMT
Trump removes 40% tariffs from 212 Brazilian items
US President Donald Trump has removed a 40% tariff on more than 200 Brazilian agricultural and livestock products, including beef, vegetables, coffee, cocoa, and some ammonia-based fertilizers. The decision follows negotiations...

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:50:00 GMT
COP30: Activities suspended due to fire and evacuation
The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) was thrown into chaos on Thursday when a fire erupted in the so-called Blue Zone pavilions, forcing a rapid evacuation of delegates, officials, and observers just over 2...

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:57:00 GMT
Chinese and French carmakers join forces in Brazil to develop electric vehicles
Chinese automaker Geely has officially re-entered the Brazilian market by merging with the local subsidiary of France's Renault. The new entity, named 'Renault Geely do Brasil,' will jointly manufacture four new electrified veh...

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:36:00 GMT
Brazil estimates another record harvest in 2025/26, totaling 354 million tons
Brazil’s 2025/26 grains and oil seed harvest is estimated should reach 354.8 millon tons, representing an 0.8% over the previous record harvest, according to the second survey by the country’s National Supply Company, CONAB...

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