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Brazilian Public Bodies Authorize 135 Trips to Lisbon Forum Linked to Supreme Court Justice

Brazilian Public Bodies Authorize 135 Trips to Lisbon Forum Linked to Supreme Court Justice

The annual legal conference, nicknamed “Gilmarpalooza,” will gather senior officials, judges and politicians in Portugal, with at least some travel funded by taxpayers.

Brazil’s Medical Council Bans PMMA Fillers After Deaths Linked to Cosmetic Use

Brazil’s Medical Council Bans PMMA Fillers After Deaths Linked to Cosmetic Use

Audit Finds Brazil’s Amazon Border Program Favored Better-Off Cities

Audit Finds Brazil’s Amazon Border Program Favored Better-Off Cities

Raquel Lyra Overtakes João Campos in Pernambuco Governor’s Race

Raquel Lyra Overtakes João Campos in Pernambuco Governor’s Race

Lula Pushes Amazon Road and Rail Projects Amid Environmental Pushback

Lula Pushes Amazon Road and Rail Projects Amid Environmental Pushback

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Brazil's Court Reform Debate Turns Into a Test of Judicial Credibility

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Lula’s Sharper Attacks on Trump Raise Brazil’s Domestic Stakes and Diplomatic Risks

Lula’s Sharper Attacks on Trump Raise Brazil’s Domestic Stakes and Diplomatic Risks

Apr 21

Brazil Says U.S. Gave No Formal Notice Over Federal Police Officer’s Exit

Brazil Says U.S. Gave No Formal Notice Over Federal Police Officer’s Exit

Apr 21

Brazil Weighs Reciprocal Move After U.S. Orders Federal Police Liaison Out

Brazil Weighs Reciprocal Move After U.S. Orders Federal Police Liaison Out

Apr 21

Brazil’s Defense Debate Sharpens as Global Rearmament Accelerates

Brazil’s Defense Debate Sharpens as Global Rearmament Accelerates

Apr 21

Brazil Audit Orders Tighter Rules for Military VIP Flights

Brazil Audit Orders Tighter Rules for Military VIP Flights

Apr 21

Gilmar Mendes Seeks Zema Probe in Brazil's Fake News Inquiry

Gilmar Mendes Seeks Zema Probe in Brazil's Fake News Inquiry

Apr 21

U.S. Orders Brazilian Federal Police Liaison to Leave After Ramagem Arrest

U.S. Orders Brazilian Federal Police Liaison to Leave After Ramagem Arrest

Apr 21

Brazil Textbook Dispute Revives Debate Over Ideology in Classrooms

Brazil Textbook Dispute Revives Debate Over Ideology in Classrooms

Apr 21

Lula, Flávio, and Brazil's Early Fight Over the 2026 Campaign

Lula, Flávio, and Brazil's Early Fight Over the 2026 Campaign

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