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WILDFIRE COMBAT

Brazil's Federal Government deploys over 1,400 personnel to fight Amazon forest fires

Aug 21, 2024 - Climate change brought premature wildfire season to the region and intensified it, just as in Pantanal
Tags: Wildfires Amazon IBAMA ICMBio
TRADE BALANCE

Brazilian agribusiness exports break record in July with USD 15.44 billion

Aug 17, 2024 - Sector grew by 8.8% compared to July 2023, driven by increased soybeans, meat, and coffee sales
RACIAL EQUALITY

African Union, Togo and Brazil hold the Conference of the African Diaspora in the Americas

Aug 16, 2024
Tags: Racial Equality Conference of the African Diaspora in the Americas Bahia
50 YEARS OF DIPLOMACY

China is the main destination for Brazilian exports

Aug 15, 2024 - Between July 2023 and July 2024, Brazil exported over USD 57 billion to the Asian country, an 8.9% increase compared to the previous period
YANOMAMI GOVERNMENT HOUSE

Government House action destroys aircraft, bringing losses from illegal mining on Yanomami Lands to a total BRL 155 million

Aug 15, 2024 - Over the last six months, the Federal Government's security forces have eliminated 19 aircraft that were being used for criminal activities in Indigenous territory
Tags: Yanomami Indigenous lands Illegal mining Roraima
BOA VISTA

"We are definitely in a new cycle," says Brazil's Minister of Health about progress in Yanomami territory

Aug 15, 2024 - Nísia Trindade once again affirmed that investing in Indigenous people's health is a priority for her Ministry and for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Tags: Indigenous health Digital health Yanomami Roraima
FOREIGN TRADE

Brazil and India strengthen trade relations in recent years

Aug 14, 2024 - ApexBrasil maps out new export opportunities. The ‘Trade and Investment Profile - India’ presents macroeconomic data and opportunities for trade and investment
Tags: Foreign Investment Attraction India Mercosur Preferential Trade Agreement ApexBrasil
OLYMPICS

In Paris, Bolsa Atleta nears goal of supporting 100% of Brazilian medalists

Aug 13, 2024 - At the conclusion of the Olympic Games, Brazil had secured 20 medals, all of which were significantly influenced by the Bolsa Atleta program. It is noteworthy that women made history by achieving more podium finishes than men
Tags: Olympics Paris 2024 Bolsa Atleta Support for Sports
INDIGENOUS ISSUES

Brazilian Federal Government registers significant drop in deforestation at Karipuna Indigenous Lands, concludes intruder removal operations

Aug 13, 2024 - No illegal clearcutting took place in the region between June-July 2024, a significant drop from 160 regional deforestation alerts in 2022
Tags: Disintrusion Karipuna Indigenous Lands Deforestation Rondônia
YANOMAMI INDIGENOUS LANDS

75% drop in illegal mining January to July improves water quality at Yanomami Indigenous Land

Jul 29, 2024
Tags: Yanomami Indigenous Land Illegal mining Ministry fo Defense
INTERNATIONAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT

UNESCO declares Lençóis Maranhenses National Park a World Heritage Site

Jul 29, 2024 - UNESCO recognition to enhance the park’s global visibility, attract tourists around the world. It highlights regional environmental significance, need for preservation
Tags: Tourism MTur Lençois Maranhenses UNESCO World Heritage Site
FIGHTING HUNGER

UN Hunger Map: 2023 severe food insecurity drops 85% in Brazil

Jul 25, 2024 - Some 14.7 million people in Brazil were spared from going hungry last year, a drop from 8% to 1.2% of the population.
Tags: Food Security Fighting Hunger FAO UN Aliança Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty Rio de Janeiro
WATER RESOURCES

G20 agrees on measures for universal water access

Jul 25, 2024 - G20 ministers highlight shared solutions, stress clean water's role in reducing poverty, promoting equality
Tags: G20 Basic Sanitation Access to Water Development Ministerial Meeting Rio de Janeiro
G20

In historic declaration, G20 Ministers commit to reducing inequality

Jul 25, 2024 - In Rio, G20 ministers released the "G20 Ministerial Development Declaration to Reduce Inequalities." The document cements the countries’ commitment to sustainable development and inclusive policies, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation in addressing global inequalities
Tags: G20 Reducing Inequality Declaration of Ministers Rio de Janeiro
PARIS 2024

Itamaraty launches Consular Guide for Brazilian Fans at Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games

Jul 23, 2024 - Publication provides practical information for Brazilians attending the games and guidance for consular assistance in Paris and other locations where competitions will take place
Tags: Paris 2024 Itamaraty Olympic Games Paralympic Games
ENERGY

Brazil’s biofuel production grows, reaching historical record

Jul 23, 2024 - Ethanol and biodiesel production totaled almost 43 billion liters in 2023, according to the second Brazilian Statistical Yearbook on Oil, Natural Gas and Biofuels 2024, published by ANP
Tags: Biofuels Energy Ethanol Biodiesel
UNITED FOR RIO GRANDE DO SUL

Taking stock of Brazilian Federal Government’s tireless support to Rio Grande do Sul

Jul 19, 2024 - Ministry of Integration and Regional Development approved BRL 758.2 million in credits and 818 work plans to date
Tags: Rio Grande do Sul United for Rio Grande do Sul Debt forgiveness Auxílio Reconstrução MIDR Medida Provisória Waldez Góes Civil Defense National Disasters Climate events Interest forgiveness Renegotiation of company debts Credit line
GOVERNMENT HOUSE

Federal government completes 1,000 operations at Yanomami Indigenous Land over five months

Jul 18, 2024 - Creation of Government House in Boa Vista (Roraima) increased State presence in the region, strengthened protection of Yanomami people. Operation Number 1000, conducted last Saturday (13) in the Palimiú region, resulted in the arrest of one suspect
Tags: Government House Roraima
ENVIRONMENT

Pantanal: 96% of wildfires have been extinguished or brought under control

Jul 18, 2024 - Currently, 832 Federal Government professionals are on the field: 420 from the Armed Forces, 311 from Ibama and ICMBio, 71 from the National Public Security Force and 30 from DNIT, the Federal Police and Civil Defense
Tags: Environment Wildfires MMA MPO MDR Ibama ICMBio
TRADE BALANCE

Brazilian agribusiness exports reach USD 15.20 bi in June, total USD 82.39 bi in first half of 2024

Jul 16, 2024 - Soybean complex, meats, sugarcane and alcohol complex, forest products and coffee were stood out this month
Tags: Trade Balance Agribusiness Exports External Sales
INTERNATIONAL

Brazilian policies highlighted at UN food security, climate crisis event

Jul 16, 2024 - On Monday, July 15, Minister Wellington Dias spoke at an event hosted by the German Government, held alongside the Political Forum on Sustainable Development in the United States
Tags: UN MDS Global Alliance Hunger Poverty
PANTANAL

Federal Government secures BRL 137 million to fight Pantanal wildfires

Jul 12, 2024 - Provisional Measure published Friday allocates funds for three ministries to address fire outbreaks in the region
Tags: Environment Pantanal Mato Grosso Mato Grosso do Sul Extraordinary Credit
YANOMAMI INDIGENOUS LAND

Federal operations at Yanomami Land impose BRL 110 million loss to illegal mining
Jul 12, 2024 - Over 950 intelligence, inspection and repression operations have taken place since the establishment of the Government House in Boa Vista (Roraima). Cost of illegal mining estimated to have risen by 40%
Tags: Yanomami Indigenous Land Justice Amazon Illegal mining Roraima
ENVIRONMENT

Brazil's Cities Ministry joins discussion of Climate Change Adaptation Plans

Jul 11, 2024 - Event gathered government sectors to debate climate strategies
Tags: Environment Cities Ministry MMA Climate change
ENVIRONMENT

Federal government makes progress against Pantanal fires

Jul 11, 2024 - Minister Marina Silva details operations in the biome and announces that firefighting efforts have successfully extinguished 30 of the 54 fires, which accounts for 55% of the total
Tags: Environment Pantanal Fires Mato Grosso Mato Grosso do Sul
PUBLIC CALL

MDIC publishes call for individuals interested in joining Brazil-USA CEO Forum
Jul 10, 2024 - Forum aims to strengthen bilateral economic and commercial ties
Tags: PUBLIC CALL MDIC ASINT FORUM CEO BRAZIL USA
FOREIGN TRADE

Mercosur and UAE begin free trade talks

Jul 09, 2024 - On Sunday, July 7, in Asunción, leaders of Mercosur member countries and United Arab Emirates (UAE) agreed on framework for trade agreement
Tags: MERCOSUR UNITED ARAB EMIRATES FREE TRADE AGREEMENT ASUNCIÓN MDIC
FOREIGN TRADE

Producers, exporters, ApexBrasil propel Brazil to global cotton export leadership

Jul 06, 2024
Tags: Foreign Trade ApexBrasil Abrapa Cotton
ENVIRONMENT

Cerrado and Amazon deforestation drop in first half of 2024

Jul 05, 2024 - Amazon deforestation was lowest since 2018; Cerrado sees first decline since 2020
Tags: Deforestation Inpe Amazon Rainforest Cerrado Prodes Deter
INTERNATIONAL

Settlement of Brazil's Contributions to International Organizations
Jul 05, 2024 - Joint press release by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE) and the Ministry of Planning and Budget (MPO)

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