Latin America

State Department builds a censorship-circumvention site aimed at Europe

WORLD & POLITICS USA

The U.S. State Department registered freedom.gov on January 12 as an online portal intended to let users access content blocked by governments in Europe and other countries.

St George locks in a processing site for its Araxá niobium–rare earths buildout

BUSINESS & MARKETS BRAZIL

St George Mining signed a binding agreement to acquire 166 hectares of mining/industrial-zoned land within 2 km of its Araxá tenure in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Brazil’s robusta coffee production spreads beyond its traditional heartland

BUSINESS & MARKETS BRAZIL

Since 2020, canephora (conilon/robusta) coffee output has risen significantly in Brazilian states such as Mato Grosso and Minas Gerais that historically produced little to none of the crop, according to Conab data.

The Guardian view on UN climate talks: they reveal how little time is left

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT BRAZIL

The Cop30 climate summit in Brazil concluded without significant agreements on fossil fuel reduction or climate finance, highlighting urgent global disparities. Developing nations demand more support to combat climate emergencies they did not cause.

Weather disasters are surging in the Amazon. Reporting isn’t.

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT BRAZIL

Extreme weather events in the Amazon are increasing, but reporting on these disasters is inadequate. This underreporting poses significant risks to local communities and infrastructure.

Brazilian revellers at Rio's Pride march rejoice after Bolsonaro's preemptive jailing

BRAZIL

Participants at Rio's Pride parade celebrated the arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro, known for his homophobic remarks. This event highlights ongoing struggles for LGBTQ+ rights in Brazil.

We delivered a clear message at Cop30: the delayers and defeatists are losing the climate fight

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT BRAZIL

At COP30 in Brazil, over 190 countries united to reaffirm their commitment to climate action and clean energy, despite challenges. This highlights a global consensus against climate inaction.

Brazil's Bolsonaro detained for trying to break ankle bracelet and flee

WORLD & POLITICS BRAZIL

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was detained for trying to disable his ankle monitor to escape house arrest. This incident raises concerns about his potential flight risk amid ongoing legal troubles.

Is the global public tuning out the climate change debate?

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT BRAZIL

The COP30 climate summit in Brazil faced significant divisions as countries struggled to agree on key issues, particularly fossil fuel phase-out. This highlights ongoing challenges in global climate negotiations.

COP30: UN climate talks fail to secure new fossil fuel promises

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT BRAZIL

The UN climate summit COP30 ended without new fossil fuel promises, disappointing many nations. Oil-producing countries resisted calls for faster fossil fuel phase-out.

COP30 misses deadline on final agreement

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT BRAZIL

COP30 in Belem, Brazil, missed its deadline for a final agreement, lacking significant commitments on fossil fuels. This is crucial as it impacts global climate goals.

Cop30 live: Deal agreed at Cop after long negotiations

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT BRAZIL

COP30 concluded with a deal after prolonged discussions, highlighting the challenges of global climate cooperation. Key outcomes include increased funding for adaptation and roadmaps for deforestation and fossil fuel transition.

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