Brazil's Ministry of Ports and Airports has launched a national biometric identification policy to automate access and enhance security at ports and airports, beginning with a pilot at Port of Santos.
A study reveals how online betting among Brazilian women is shifting from leisure to a coping mechanism for financial difficulties, highlighting addiction risks and family impacts.
SBPC calls for exempting science funding from fiscal limits while Rio appoints a seasoned academic to lead its Science, Technology, and Innovation Secretariat.
Brazil's economy grew 0.5% in Q2 2026, ranking fifth globally in GDP growth despite signs of slowing momentum and consumption declines.
Finance Ministry official stresses the need for structural reforms to reduce Brazil's high interest rates and improve credit quality.
The Brazilian Army’s science and technology delegation visited Avibras Aeroco to assess its defense technologies and industrial capabilities crucial for national defense modernization.
Cuiabá and Mato Grosso government launch an integrated videomonitoring system in Parque das Águas with 34 cameras and emergency safety features, aiming to expand citywide coverage for public security.
Brazil's population grew to over 214 million in 2026, with urban centers and certain states showing notable increases, according to IBGE.
Brazilian schools are enhancing science education in 2026 through experiential learning circuits and the upcoming 43rd Science Fair, combining technology and cultural heritage.
Brazil's unemployment rate in Q3 2026 drops to a historic low of 5.3%, driven by strong employment growth and demographic shifts.
New municipal and national initiatives in Brazil, including Londrina's "Maria da Penha pela Cidade" project and the Interinstitutional Committee's efforts under the Pacto Brasil, aim to prevent domestic violence and feminicide.
Brazil's Inova Talentos program offers 312 scholarships up to R$12,000, while Uesb secures 19 CNPq productivity grants, reinforcing the nation’s commitment to scientific research and innovation.
Brazil's Supreme Court is poised to issue a crucial verdict on the legality of fracking, reflecting government divisions and long-standing legal disputes over environmental risks and energy benefits.
The CNMP will host a seminar to discuss Brazil's carbon market, focusing on the implementation and regulation of the national Emission Trading System (SBCE).
The STJ has suspended the statute of limitations in a reparations case related to the 2006 Crimes of May human rights violations, with São Paulo courts set to evaluate the claims.
Key Brazilian policymakers detail how internal factors drive monetary policy challenges amid government fiscal discipline efforts to curb economic risks and borrowing costs.
ExpoT&C 2026 in Niterói broke attendance records with 110,000 visitors, highlighting Brazil's advances in science, technology integration, and innovation.
Brazilian universities Unicamp and UnB host interdisciplinary science fairs in 2026 focusing on innovation, sustainability, and community engagement.
Brazil enhances science and innovation through Mato Grosso's education boom and Lula’s plan to revive scholarships focusing on Artificial Intelligence.
On the 20th anniversary of the Maria da Penha Law, Brazil hosts public events and campaigns under Agosto Lilás to raise awareness about gender-based violence and feminicides.
Brazil's Central Bank is carefully balancing Selic rate cuts amid rising Brent oil prices and persistent inflation concerns, emphasizing coordinated fiscal policy.
Ibict has engaged Fundep to enhance the National Science and Technology Week portal, while the regional Science and Technology Fair opens registrations, promoting national scientific engagement.
Brazil's reduction in age-grade distortion masks ongoing issues with student learning quality, especially in rural areas and school transitions.
Organized crime in Brazil is expanding the illegal trade of Paraguayan counterfeit cigarettes through domestic factory operations exploiting slave labor and evading billions in taxes.
Brazil sees a surge in public contests and digital job listings with hundreds of vacancies across sectors, enhancing employment access nationwide.
A study in Juiz de Fora details high domestic violence rates and the Auxílio-Moradia emergency housing aid assisting affected women, highlighting ongoing challenges and policy implications.
Brazil has launched a comprehensive national strategy to advance science, technology, and innovation through 2034, emphasizing AI, digital regulation, and infrastructure development to boost global competitiveness.
Guarabira and Jundiaí report historic improvements in the 2025 IDEB scores due to sustained educational investments and innovative programs.
Major science events and scholarship programs in Brazil are spotlighting women's contributions and promoting gender equity in scientific fields throughout 2026.
President Lula calls for the Brazilian left to focus on defense, with significant reforms in national security and intelligence policies underway under his administration.
Brazil advances efforts to strengthen science and innovation policies through increased investment, new ABIPTI leadership, and institutional reforms.
Brazil is intensifying efforts to eliminate US tariffs on exports and navigate increasing global competition as agricultural output rises.
Bradesco's unilateral move to centralize employee medical exams has triggered union protests over increased travel burdens and disrupted health monitoring.
Brazil's Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation has approved a comprehensive National Strategy for Science, Technology, and Innovation for 2024-2034, including an actionable plan to strengthen public policies and innovation across the country.
Brazil has approved a decade-long National Strategy for Science, Technology, and Innovation (ENCTI) aiming to boost R&D investment to 2% of GDP and launch a detailed action plan within 120 days to transform science into a development engine.
Brazil launches a ten-year National Strategy to significantly expand investment and innovation in science and technology, aiming for 2% of GDP in R&D by 2034.
Brazil's new Decadal Plan sets ambitious goals and budget targets to strengthen science and innovation through 2034, emphasizing increased R&D investment and strategic implementation.
Brazil’s Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation launches its National Strategy for 2024-2034, with an actionable plan to be developed within 120 days to guide science and innovation policies.
Brazil launches the Profix-CB program supporting PhD retention while mobilizations advocate for increased public research funding.
Brazil extends the second phase of the Desenrola Brasil debt renegotiation program by at least 30 days, benefiting millions of individuals and businesses with significant debt relief and flexible terms.