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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Brazil's Finance Minister Hints at Future Plans

Fernando Haddad, Brazil's Finance Minister, hinted he might step down soon. He shared this with O Globo in a recent chat. Haddad wants to help Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's 2026 presidential campaign. He made it clear he won't run for office himself, but he wants to shape the campaign's strategy. Had

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Nov 11 2025POLITICS

Brazil's Bloody Cycle: Politics and Violence

Brazil's recent police operation in Rio de Janeiro's favelas left many dead, raising questions about the country's approach to crime and politics. Over 2, 500 officers, backed by drones and armored vehicles, stormed the areas, resulting in dozens of deaths. Governor Cláudio Castro called it a succes

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Feb 19 2025POLITICS

Science in the Spotlight: Brazil's Pandemic Politics

Brazil's response to the Covid-19 pandemic was anything but straightforward. In 2021, the Brazilian parliament launched a major investigation. The goal was to look into claims that President Jair Bolsonaro ignored expert advice. Worse, he was accused of actively encouraging the spread of the virus.

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