’Everything is dead’: How record drought is wreaking havoc on the Amazon | Drought News

’Everything is dead’: How record drought is wreaking havoc on the Amazon | Drought News

Curralinho, Brazil – For communities on the Brazilian island of Marajó, the ebb and flow of the Canaticu River marks the turn of the seasons. During the rainy months, the river is several metres deep, lapping below the wooden houses that rise from its shores on stilts. Residents rely on…

Lula faces numerous challenges as Brazil assumes G20 presidency | Business and Economy News

Lula faces numerous challenges as Brazil assumes G20 presidency | Business and Economy News

As Brazil takes over the G20 presidency on December 1 from India, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will be challenged to fulfil his promise of holding up the interests of the global south amid two ongoing wars and a slowing global economy. Lula also takes over at a time of…

Brazil Gets Crypto Laws, Industry Players Get 180 Days to Comply: Details

Brazil Gets Crypto Laws, Industry Players Get 180 Days to Comply: Details

Brazil has emerged among the first nations now, that has officially outlined the rules and laws to govern the virtual digital assets sector. Jair Bolsonaro, the President of Brazil has signed the previously proposed crypto bill into a law. The parliament of Brazil had given this draft crypto ruleset a…

Teen bull rider dies from heart attack after fall at rodeo in Brazil
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Teen bull rider dies from heart attack after fall at rodeo in Brazil

An 18-year-old aspiring bull rider had a heart attack and died after suffering a fall during a rodeo in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo last week. Thiago Castilho was taking part in the Luiz Antônio Rodeo Show at the Gilberto Moreno Permanent Exhibition and Events Park on Thursday evening when…

Apple Said to Challenge Brazil’s Move to Ban Sale of iPhone Models Without Battery Chargers

Apple Said to Challenge Brazil’s Move to Ban Sale of iPhone Models Without Battery Chargers

Apple reportedly said it would challenge the Brazilian court’s order which halted the sale of iPhone models without a battery charger in the country. Brazil’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security has earlier fined Apple BRL 12.275 million (roughly Rs. 18 crore) over the issue claiming that the company is…

Brazil Gets Crypto Laws, Industry Players Get 180 Days to Comply: Details

Brazil Gets Crypto-Dedicated Investigation Unit to Expedite Probes, Stir Awareness

Brazil is taking active measures to ensure that crypto-related crimes in the nation are tackled with dedicated precision. The public prosecution office of Brazil’s central-western Federal District is behind the launch of this cryptocurrency investigation unit. The newly formed wing will also contribute in driving education and awareness around the…

Brazil Launches Blockchain Network for Its Public Institutions: Here’s Why

Brazil Launches Blockchain Network for Its Public Institutions: Here’s Why

The Brazilian government has unveiled a new blockchain network in a bid to combat corruption in public expenses by tracking them efficiently. The network was launched at an event, which was streamed on YouTube took place after a cooperation agreement was signed by the Court of Accounts of Uniam (TCU)…