So far one of my favorite tributes to #PopeFrancis comes from the owner of this animal lovers' accessory shop in #Brazil. She imagines St. Francis welcoming Pope Francis into Heaven.
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Brazil could be a strategic location in this scenario, to receive part of the infrastructure investments in the coming years, given the high availability of resources to generate renewable energy
https://www.voronoiapp.com/technology/Countries-with-the-most-data-centers-in-the-world-4842#
www.voronoiapp.comCountries with the most data centers in the worldNvidia announced this week that, for the first time, it will produce AI supercomputers entirely in the US, with factories in Arizona and Texas.
The goal is…
Deforestation in the Amazon increases; Brazilian institute warns about the need for monitoring
#politics #brazil #environmentalism
https://www.brasildefato.com.br/2025/04/25/deforestation-in-the-amazon-increases-brazilian-institute-warns-about-the-need-for-monitoring/
www.brasildefato.com.br · Deforestation in the Amazon increases; Brazilian institute warns about the need for monitoring
Rio sets stage for second concert of mega-event series
#politics #brazil #music
https://valorinternational.globo.com/life-culture/news/2025/04/25/rio-sets-stage-for-second-concert-of-mega-event-series.ghtml?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=compartilhar
valorinternationalRio sets stage for second concert of mega-event seriesAfter hosting Madonna last year, world-famous Copacabana beach gets ready to welcome Lady Gaga on May 3
U.S. issues warning over Tri-Border Area
#politics #brazil #UnitedStates #argentina #paraguay #iran #geopolitics #terrorism
https://valorinternational.globo.com/foreign-affairs/news/2025/04/25/us-issues-warning-over-tri-border-area.ghtml?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=compartilhar
valorinternationalU.S. issues warning over Tri-Border AreaU.S. government sees region as potential hub for financing Iran-linked terrorist groups
Shades of blue: the regional structure of the ocean economy in Brazil
#politics #brazil #science #economy #oceanography
https://rdcu.be/ejsuE
Brazil’s poor students make up majority and show lowest reading skills
#politics #brazil #education
https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/en/educacao/noticia/2025-04/brazils-poor-students-make-majority-and-show-lowest-reading-skills
Agência Brasil · Brazil’s poor students make up majority and show lowest reading skillsIn Brazil, while 83.9 percent of high-income students have access to an adequate level of reading, only one in four of the poorest reach this threshold.
Brazil’s beef industry targets China’s interior to boost sales
#politics #brazil #china #economy #geopolitics https://valorinternational.globo.com/agribusiness/news/2025/04/25/brazils-beef-industry-targets-chinas-interior-to-boost-sales.ghtml?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=compartilhar
valorinternationalBrazil’s beef industry targets China’s interior to boost salesABIEC launches regional outreach effort to strengthen ties with local buyers
Global slowdown won’t shift Brazil’s interest rate strategy
#politics #brazil #economy
https://valorinternational.globo.com/economy/news/2025/04/25/analysis-global-slowdown-wont-shift-brazils-interest-rate-strategy.ghtml?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=compartilhar
valorinternationalAnalysis: Global slowdown won’t shift Brazil’s interest rate strategyCentral Bank director emphasizes consistency despite international turbulence
Construction is on schedule, COP30 organizers say
#politics #brazil #COP30
https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/en/meio-ambiente/noticia/2025-04/construction-schedule-cop30-organizers-say
Agência Brasil · Construction is on schedule, COP30 organizers sayThe meeting will be held in November in Belém. The Parque da Cidade, where the global negotiations will take place, has 78% of the structures completed.
Brazil’s fruit exports grow 26% in first quarter of 2025
#politics #brazil #economy
https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/en/economia/noticia/2025-04/brazils-fruit-exports-grow-26-first-quarter-2025
Agência Brasil · Brazil’s fruit exports grow 26% in first quarter of 2025Revenue also increased, reaching $311 million—up 7 percent from the first quarter of 2024 and 23 percent compared to the same period in 2023, (Conab) reported.
Brazil to tighten oversight of online health courses
#politics #brazil #healthcare #education https://valorinternational.globo.com/business/news/2025/04/25/brazil-to-tighten-oversight-of-online-health-courses.ghtml?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=compartilhar
valorinternationalBrazil to tighten oversight of online health coursesNew regulations will require majority of coursework to be in-person
Consumer confidence in Brazil edges higher in April but pessimism persists
#politics #brazil #economy
https://valorinternational.globo.com/economy/news/2025/04/25/consumer-confidence-edges-higher-in-april-but-pessimism-persists.ghtml?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=compartilhar
valorinternationalConsumer confidence edges higher in April but pessimism persistsModest improvement fails to reverse sharp declines in recent months, according to Brazilian think tank
Hypertension‑linked maternal deaths in Brazil are tied to inequality
#politics #brazil #healthcare #feminism #antiracism
https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/en/saude/noticia/2025-04/hypertension-linked-maternal-deaths-brazil-are-tied-inequality
Agência Brasil · Hypertension‑linked maternal deaths in Brazil are tied to inequalityAround 18% percent of deaths of women during pregnancy, childbirth, or the postpartum period were caused by complications from hypertension, a new university study shows.
US-China tariff spat could raise Brazil deforestation risk
#politics #brazil #UnitedStates #china #economy #environmentalism #geopolitics
https://dialogue.earth/en/business/us-china-tariff-spat-could-raise-brazil-deforestation-risk/
Dialogue Earth · US-China tariff spat could raise Brazil deforestation riskAs tariffs escalate, Brazil could expand agricultural exports to China, but this may put increased pressure on forest areas
Brazilian House of Representatives revokes mandate of alleged mastermind of murder of Marielle Franco
#politics #brazil
https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/en/justica/noticia/2025-04/house-representatives-revokes-chiquinho-brazaos-mandate
Agência Brasil · Brazilian House of Representatives revokes Chiquinho Brazão’s mandateThe federal representative is one of the defendants accused of masterminding the 2018 murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver Anderson Gomes.
Major economies are overstating how much carbon their forests can absorb in a climate accounting fudge that could allow them to use even more fossil fuels, new research has said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2025/04/26/climate-change/forests-mask-emissions-report/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #climatechange #climatechange #emissions #forests #brazil #australia
The Japan Times · Countries could use forests to 'mask' needed emission cuts, report says
Rio de Janeiro and other parts of Brazil are grappling with an unprecedented heatwave, shattering previous temperature records and posing significant challenges to residents and tourists alike. Temperatures exceeding 40°C (104°F) are widespread, with Guaratiba, in western Rio, reaching a record-breaking 44°C – the highest ever recorded since meteorological measurements began in 2014. This extreme heat is unusual even for the tropics
stories.jobaaj.comBrazil Sizzles: Record Heatwave Shatters Records, Triggers Health CrisisUnprecedented heatwave in Rio de Janeiro breaks temperature records, causing health concerns, disrupting events, and highlighting climate change's impact. Authorities issue heat alerts.
Brazil economy set for weakest growth in 5 years, industry group says
#politics #brazil #economy https://valorinternational.globo.com/economy/news/2025/04/25/economy-set-for-weakest-growth-in-5-years-industry-group-says.ghtml?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=compartilhar
valorinternationalEconomy set for weakest growth in 5 years, industry group saysNational Confederation of Industry (CNI) cuts GDP projection to 2.3% as inflation and high interest rates weigh on demand