The U.S. government has imposed 25% tariffs on most imports from Brazil starting July 22, following a yearlong investigation into unfair trade practices. The action, taken under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, follows the collapse of negotiations between the Trump administration and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s government. U.S. Trade Representative … Read more
Brazil’s Courts Order SBT to Air Trans Rights Response After Ratinho’s Transphobic Remarks—What’s Next for Media Accountability? São Paulo judge orders SBT to broadcast Erika Hilton’s rebuttal on equal terms, setting a precedent for how Brazilian media handles gender identity discourse in public debate. In a landmark decision, a São Paulo judge ruled that Brazil’s … Read more
The Amazon’s Infrastructure Dilemma: Economic Growth vs. Ecological Preservation The Brazilian government’s recent $75 million commitment to the BR-319 highway signals a pivotal shift in Amazonian development. While officials frame the project as a move toward the “most modern road in the world,” the tension between regional connectivity and the preservation of the world’s largest … Read more