Brazil

Monday, December 16th 2024 - 20:57 UTC
Brazil's STF launches AI writing tool

Starting Monday, Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) is using Artificial Intelligence (AI) software to write documents and produce images, videos, music, and audio. The Support Module for Writing with Artificial Intelligence has been named “MARIA” given its acronym in Portuguese.
Monday, December 16th 2024 - 09:58 UTC
Former Bolsonaro's running mate placed under arrest

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's running mate in the 2022 elections, Gen. (Ret.) Walter Braga Netto, was arrested this weekend by the Federal Police (PF) in connection with the alleged plot to prevent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's inauguration.
Saturday, December 14th 2024 - 09:50 UTC
Lula says he is “firm and strong”

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva released a video Friday after leaving the Intensive Care Unit at the Sírio-Libanês Hospital in São Paulo, Agencia Brasil reported. Lula underwent two surgical procedures in his head this week to drain a hemorrhage caused by a domestic accident in October that prevented him from attending the BRICS Summit in Russia, among other engagements.
Friday, December 13th 2024 - 10:59 UTC
Defense minister Lord Coaker visits Chile and Brazil to strengthen defense relations

Defense Minister Lord Coaker's recent visit to Chile and Brazil focused on supporting global security and tackling increasing threats. There, he held talks with his counterparts and industry as the UK strengthens relations with partners around the world.
Friday, December 13th 2024 - 10:55 UTC
Lula likely to run for reelection, minister says

Brazil's Social Communication Minister Paulo Pimenta said Thursday that President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva intends to run for a fourth term in office in 2026, perhaps to dispel rumors about his health after undergoing another surgical procedure in his head. In an interview with CNN Brazil, Pimenta insisted that Lula was “the most qualified and prepared person” to continue leading the country.
Thursday, December 12th 2024 - 08:28 UTC
Lula needs additional surgery for head bleeding

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva needs to go through an additional head surgical procedure on Thursday to prevent further blooding. He had been operated on earlier this week to relieve persistent headaches due to an intracranial hematoma following a domestic accident that prevented him from traveling to the BRICS Summit.
Thursday, December 12th 2024 - 08:13 UTC
Brazil hits new record in coffee exports

South America's largest country exported an all-time high amount of 46.3 million bags of coffee last month, Agencia Brasil reported citing data from the Brazilian Coffee Exporters Council (Cecafé) made available this week.
Wednesday, December 11th 2024 - 10:46 UTC
Brazil's inflation slows down, IBGE announces

The Broad National Consumer Price Index (IPCA) in South America's largest country stood at 0.39% in November, according to the Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) survey released Tuesday, Agencia Brasil reported. The new figures represented a slowdown from October's 0.56%, which “does not indicate a drop in prices but rather a slower pace of increases” as food items kept driving the IPCA upwards.
Wednesday, December 11th 2024 - 09:01 UTC
Brazil becomes world’s leading cotton producer and exporter, ahead of US

Brazil has become the world’s leading producer and exporter of cotton, the preeminence of United States. Brazil’s s cotton planted area reached a record 1.97 million hectares, driven by favorable prices and reduced production costs.
Tuesday, December 10th 2024 - 09:23 UTC
Lula goes through head surgery to ease pain

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Monday underwent head surgery to drain a hematoma and relieve his persistent headache. He was said to be in good condition and recuperating at Sao Paulo's Hospital Sírio-Libanês' ICU ward. The procedure involved a craniotomy (a cut through the skull), it was also explained.