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US Guts Mentions of Indigenous Rights, Climate Change From Human Rights Reports
The reports also reduce criticism of human rights records of Trump administration allies like Israel and El Salvador.
State Dept. Threatens Intervention in Brazil as Bolsonaro Put on House Arrest
The Trump administration has already sanctioned the judge presiding over Bolsonaro’s alleged coup attempt trial.
Experts See Echoes of the 1930s Amid Trump’s Tariff Tantrums
If a US-European tariff war really does kick off in earnest, the consequences could be hugely damaging.
Lula Responds Defiantly to Trump’s Tariff Threat Against Brazil
The Brazilian president promised to respond in kind if Trump moves forward with a threatened 50 percent tariff.
Brazilian Judge Suspends X After Musk’s Refusal to Block Far Right Accounts
The order is the result of a monthslong feud between the billionaire and the Brazilian government.
Climate Refugees Are Occupying Abandoned Buildings in Southern Brazil
As the climate crisis continues, flood victims in Brazil are building solidarity as they occupy unused buildings.
Climate-Displaced Communities Demand Justice During International Court Hearings
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights kicked off climate emergency hearings in Brazil following deadly floods there.
Unprecedented Climate-Fueled Flooding May Force a Political Reckoning in Brazil
Experts say the floods may mark an inflection point in the way Brazilians think about climate policy and adaptation.
Scientists Warn Climate Change Is to Blame for Brazil’s Worst Floods in 80 Years
“The era of extreme climate effects is here,” one environmental economics expert warned.
Lula Has Fallen Short on Land Demarcation Promises, Indigenous Brazilians Say
“Lula cannot speak about fighting climate change without fulfilling his duty to demarcate our lands,” an advocate said.