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Brazil’s Federal Police Probe US Companies’ Collusion With Bolsonaro’s Campaign
The investigation’s main focus is on dealings involving an organization founded with the involvement of JD Vance.
US Urged to Recognize Lula’s Presidential Victory as Bolsonaro Demands Annulment
Trump ally Flávio Bolsonaro’s refusal to accept the results sparks fears of political violence and another coup attempt.
The Destruction of the Amazon Is Central to the Bolsonaros’ Vision for Brazil
Flávio Bolsonaro may revive his father's program to transform the Amazon into ranches, strip mines, and plantations.
Far Right Makes Gains in Brazil in First Round of Presidential Race
“The momentum has been with the right since 2018,” says Brazilian philosopher Rodrigo Nunes.
In Brazil’s Elections, Trump Seeks to Tighten Right Wing Grip on the Americas
The US has been heavily intervening on behalf of right wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro ahead of Sunday's elections.
US Congressional Dems Accuse Trump of Trying to Interfere in Brazil’s Elections
In a letter, they demanded that Washington commit to recognizing the certified election results.
Report Warns Heat May Kill 451,000 People in First 9 Months of Super El Niño
The event “is bringing temperatures climate change is projected to deliver 20 years in the future.”
Every 3 Days an Environmental Defender Is Murdered
Trump’s 2025 dismantling of the US Agency for International Development had serious implications for defenders.
Trump’s Regulatory Rollbacks Fueled “Unprecedented” Wave of Climate Litigation
The US saw the most lawsuits, but battles over the dismantling of climate policy are also emerging in other countries.
Amazon Deforestation Falls to Lowest Levels Since 2018
“History shows us that this decrease can be fragile,” a Greenpeace spokesperson said.