Bulletin n. 5 - Feb. 12
Lula on Amazon estuary oil: “Before exploiting, we must research”
In interview with Macapá’s Diário FM radio, president advocated for responsible exploration to help fund energy transition, detailed investments from New PAC in Amapá. Read more
Lula on COP30: “I want Amazon to speak to the world”
President believes hosting climate change conference in Brazil will be crucial to amplifying discussions on climate financing. Read more
In Belém (PA), president Lula attends events on housing, microcredit, COP30
On Thursday, Lula oversaw delivery of 1,000 homes under Minha Casa, Minha Vida program, new investments by Bank of Amazon. On Friday, he toured construction sites that will remain as legacies of climate mega-event. Read more
Lula highlights Brazil’s international leadership, foreign policy importance
In interview, president cited opening of 325 new markets since 2023, progress made during Brazil’s G20 presidency. Read more
Brazilian program trains local governments on climate adaptation
Country reinforces commitment to climate adaptation by equipping states, municipalities to develop effective, inclusive plans. Read more
Wellington Dias elected global president of Alliance Against Hunger, Poverty
Brazilian minister to lead strategic debates with Alliance members to advance programs focused on food security, poverty reduction. Read more
Inflation slows to lowest January rate since 1994: 0.16%
12-month cumulative rate fell to 4.56%. Housing costs dropped by 3.08%, driven by 14.21% decline in residential electricity prices. Read more
Jorge Messias presents Attorney General's Office initiatives to defend freedom of expression at OAS
In meeting with Inter-American Commission on Human Rights’ Special Rapporteur, minister reaffirmed Brazil’s commitment to human rights, combating misinformation. Read more
ApexBrasil boosts public-private synergy for EU-Mercosul agreement progress
ApexBrasil office in Brussels hosted meeting with representatives from Foreign Ministry, Agriculture Ministry, over 10 Brazilian companies, associations involved in EU regulatory, trade issues. Read more
Brazil, Uruguay sign agreement to expand energy integration in South America
According to Mines and Energy Minister Alexandre Silveira, integration will ease national grid congestion, reduce consumer costs, enhance system reliability. Read more
Ministry of Labour joins ILO Academy on decent work for social justice
Secretary of Labour Relations Marcos Perioto discussed bill regulating digital platform work at event in Lisbon from February 10-14. Read more
Ministry of Education joins COP30 preparatory initiative
Federal University of Pará, linked to MEC, launched “Sciences, Voices of Amazon at COP30” movement, uniting science, social movements in climate conference preparations. Read more
Brazil completes educational agreements with American countries
Education agreement was signed with Bahamas, last of 34 continental nations without educational cooperation with Brazil, enabling greater student mobility. Read more
Resolution limits processed foods in school meals
Published on Tuesday (11), resolution caps spending on processed, ultra-processed foods at 15% of National School Meal Program budget, dropping to 10% in 2026. Read more
Creative economy: Ibero-American Forum attracts new countries
Chaired by Brazil until end of 2026, Forum aims to expand cooperation in creative economies. Read more
International Day of Women, Girls in Science celebrated on Tuesday (11)
date marks progress in federal policies, programs encouraging female participation in science. Read more
Atlânticas grant winners represent Brazil abroad
With R$8 million investment, program boosts trajectories of Black, Quilombola, Indigenous, Roma women in science. Ministry of Racial Equality highlights achievements of 86 women selected under Atlânticas - Beatriz Nascimento Program for Women in Science. Read more