President Lula has enacted a landmark law to secure Brazil’s sovereignty over critical minerals, promote processing and innovation, and introduce significant incentives while condemning internal threats to national resources.
Diplomatic tensions between Brazil and the US are stalling vital cooperation against organized crime, with visa refusals and political disputes disrupting joint investigations and intelligence sharing.
Brazil intensifies legal and institutional efforts to combat political gender violence, highlighting new legislation, judicial interpretations, and coordinated action to protect women's political rights.
Presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro proposes a massive prison expansion and penal reforms inspired by El Salvador’s crime model to combat gang violence and improve public safety in Brazil.
Brazil launches a national campaign and holds a conference to tackle political violence against women and promote their active political participation.
Brazil intensifies legal reforms and institutional support to combat gender-based political violence, enhancing protections for women in politics.
Brazilian institutions strengthen initiatives to counter disinformation and promote voter education ahead of 2026 elections.
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.
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.
Pernambuco’s TRE-PE launches a coordinated network to combat political violence against women, as Senator Lourdinha Pereira calls for expanded female political participation nationwide.
Brazil's ANPD has suspended Discord's live streaming feature over child safety concerns following a tragic death linked to harmful online content.
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’s government denounces the US revocation of its ambassador’s visa as false and a politically motivated attempt to interfere in the 2026 elections.
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.