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Sep 23 2025CRIME

Guns and Crime: How Loose Laws Fuel Brazil's Underworld

Brazil's criminal groups are getting their hands on more powerful guns. A recent report shows that restricted, military-style weapons are increasingly being used by organized crime. Many of these guns are made in Brazil, but a significant number come from the United States. In November 2023, a shoc

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Sep 12 2025POLITICS

Bolsonaro's Legal Battle: A Closer Look at the Coup Allegations

In a significant legal development, Brazil's Supreme Court has declared that former president Jair Bolsonaro is responsible for orchestrating a plan to overthrow the government. The court's decision came after a majority of the judges agreed on his guilt. However, not all judges were in agreement, a

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Sep 06 2025HEALTH

Brazil's Bird Flu Battle: Lessons and Risks

Brazil is stepping up to share its experiences with bird flu at an upcoming global conference. The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) picked Brazil to host this event, even though the country just had its first bird flu outbreak this past May on a chicken farm. This shows Brazil

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Jul 29 2025HEALTH

How Faith and Fatigue Intertwine in Chronic Illness

In a recent study, researchers explored the connection between faith, spirituality, and fatigue in people with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIMs). IIMs are rare muscle diseases that cause chronic fatigue. The study found that those with IIMs and fatigue often have stronger religious beliefs a

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Jul 23 2025SPORTS

Carlos Leal Miranda: The Brazilian Fighter with a Strong Faith

Carlos Leal Miranda is making waves in the UFC's welterweight division. After a standout win against Alex Morono at UFC 313, he's gearing up for his next fight against Muslim Salikhov at UFC on ABC 9 in Abu Dhabi. But who is this rising star, and what drives him? Born on May 4, 1994, in Curitiba, P

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Jul 17 2025BUSINESS

How Brazil's Top Meal Delivery App Wins Hearts on Social Media

Brazil's leading meal delivery app has been a big deal since 2011. It's not just about delivering food. It's about how they use Facebook and Instagram to get people excited about their service. Over the years, they've changed their strategies to keep up with trends. They know that social media is a

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Jul 10 2025BUSINESS

Coffee Costs Could Go Up Thanks to New Tariffs

Coffee lovers in the US might soon pay more for their favorite brew. Why? Because of a big change in trade rules. The US president recently said they will add a huge tax, or tariff, on coffee from Brazil. This news made coffee prices jump right away. Brazil is the biggest coffee maker in the world.

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Jul 08 2025CRYPTO

Brazil's Crypto Boom: New Players Join the Game

Brazil is becoming a big deal in the world of cryptocurrency. Two new companies, Webull and Enegix, have recently entered the market. This shows that Brazil is a hot spot for digital money. The country has made rules for cryptocurrency that are clear and easy to understand. This is important becaus

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

Faith and Flourishing: How Spirituality Shapes Healthy Aging in Brazil

In Brazil, a big study looked at what makes older folks thrive. It turns out, faith plays a big role. Researchers checked in with 2, 490 seniors living in their communities. They wanted to see how religion affects aging well. Aging well isn't just about being healthy. It's also about staying sharp

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Jun 26 2025HEALTH

Brazil's Health System: How Far We've Come and What's Next

The Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS) has seen some impressive improvements lately. But it's not all smooth sailing. A recent study dug into the ups and downs of SUS, talking to 30 experts to get the full picture. They found 32 wins, 40 hurdles, and 32 things to look forward to. The study looked

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