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Niterói highlights its pioneering public-sector innovations in science, education, safety, and urban development during the 78th SBPC Annual Meeting, including the launch of the Cantareira Innovation District.
Brazil summons its ambassador in Argentina after President Javier Milei's offensive remarks about Brazilian officials, triggering strong institutional reactions.
Brazil advances public policies and advocacy to combat violence against women and affirm their vital societal roles.
Brazil launches campaigns, workshops, and a cooperation agreement to tackle political violence against women and boost their political participation.
Brazil and the U.S. held a cordial meeting in Peru discussing a strategic partnership to combat narcotrafficking during the Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas.
The Brazilian Senate has passed a law increasing penalties and protections against digital sexual violence targeting minors, addressing crimes involving AI and enhancing victim support.
Brazil launches a national strategy to fight political violence targeting women and racial minorities while condemning extremist attacks against São Paulo gubernatorial candidate Fernando Haddad.
The Brazilian government formally apologizes and grants collective amnesty to the Metalworkers' Union for persecutions during the military dictatorship from 1964 to 1985.
Brazil intensifies initiatives to strengthen political representation, electoral integrity, and combat gender-based political violence ahead of the 2026 elections.
Porto Velho launches a 90-day urban oversight plan and a mobile citizenship event to improve urban management and bring free public services to residential communities.
A cyber intrusion compromised Brazil's Civil Defense alert system, sending false messages including "misantropia" to 30 million mobile users; investigations are underway.
Brazil's 'A Voz do Brasil' will now include daily dedicated airtime to inform listeners about services combating violence against women, under a new law signed by President Lula.
Political disputes over crime and social statistics in Brazil reveal contrasting narratives and highlight controversial ties between political figures and organized crime.
Brazil grapples with mixed public and legislative responses to US involvement and anti-terrorism laws amid rising crime concerns.
The US designation of Brazilian crime factions as terrorist organizations threatens Brazil’s economy, tourism, trade, and international relations, raising concerns over sanctions and intervention risks.
Brazil advances efforts to combat political violence against women with media training campaigns and strengthened legal measures by public ministries.
Lawmakers in Brazil's Federal District are advocating for new policies to enhance prisoner rehabilitation through penal police appointments and mandatory work programs.
Rio's acting governor orders expropriation of Refit refinery land amid a major tax fraud probe and fiscal liabilities.
President Lula implores Rio's interim governor to tackle organized crime and militias, promising federal support amid a call for a new Ministry of Public Security.
Victor Lima Sedlmaier, linked to the Banco Master cybercrime scandal, was arrested in Dubai through a joint police operation, highlighting Brazil's fight against cybercrime.
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies swiftly advances two bills to improve domestic violence monitoring and guarantee school meals during hybrid learning.
Brazil launches a R$11 billion federal investment to combat organized crime through prison system reforms and public security modernization.
Brazil has enacted a law creating a National Mobilization Day to honor traffic victims, aligning with the UN's remembrance day and reinforcing efforts to reduce traffic fatalities by 2030.
Brazil aims to unify animal abuse reporting with the proposed National System for Combating Animal Abuse to improve data consolidation and public policy.
Brazil revokes the credential of a U.S. immigration official in response to the U.S. decision against a Brazilian delegate, highlighting escalating diplomatic tensions based on reciprocity.
Brazil condemns the U.S. expulsion of a Brazilian Federal Police delegate as a breach of diplomatic norms and invokes reciprocal measures amid tensions stemming from a politically sensitive arrest.
Brazilian President Lula threatens reciprocal actions against the U.S. after the expulsion of a Brazilian Federal Police delegate involved in arresting a former intelligence official in Florida.
Brazil warns of potential reciprocal measures after the US expelled a Brazilian Federal Police officer, with official statements denouncing the action during President Lula's European tour.
The U.S. government plans to classify Brazil's major criminal groups as terrorist organizations to freeze their assets, prompting concerns from the Lula administration about sovereignty and economic impacts.
Brazilian Federal Police conduct a major operation against celebrity doctor Derek Camargo for illegal manufacturing of the weight loss drug Mounjaro.
Brazil launches a comprehensive national policy to prevent and combat sports result manipulation, reinforcing integrity and institutional cooperation.
Brazil has introduced a comprehensive national policy to prevent and combat manipulation of sports results, involving multiple ministries and law enforcement agencies to protect sports integrity.
Brazil’s Supreme Court enforces strict security measures including a drone ban around former President Jair Bolsonaro’s house arrest location in Brasília.
A national meeting in Brasília marked 20 years of Brazil’s comprehensive women's health policy, emphasizing key health issues and complementing efforts to combat gender political violence.
A recent congressional debate emphasized the alarming rise in violence against Black and Indigenous women in Brazil, urging national campaigns to address underreporting and systemic racism.
Brazil's government has launched a national protocol to prevent gender-based political violence, reinforcing existing laws amid controversies within the Women's Rights Commission in Congress.
Brazil enhances legal protocols and holds hearings to combat gender-based political violence and protect women in politics.
Recent events in Brazil spotlight both progress in women's judicial participation and ongoing challenges of political violence and underrepresentation in politics.
Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies has placed the gender violence prevention bill PL 6674/25 under urgent review to fast-track its approval alongside other social and economic measures.
New measures in Curitiba and the Federal Senate aim to counteract digital political violence against women and support female candidates ahead of the 2026 elections.