Brazil Approves Critical Minerals Policy: $7B Investment
Brazil's lower house approved a critical minerals policy with a R$2B guarantee fund and R$5B in tax credits over five years to boost domestic processing.
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Brazil's lower house approved a critical minerals policy with a R$2B guarantee fund and R$5B in tax credits over five years to boost domestic processing.
In a major Supreme Court decision, Justice Cármen Lúcia voted to uphold oil royalty payments for producing states, declaring a 2012 law unconstitutional and protecting billions in revenue for regions like Rio de Janeiro.
Police in Caruaru seized the vehicle of a lawyer accused of dragging a court official on the car's hood during a judicial operation. The car was found hidden and damaged at her boyfriend's residence.
A major infrastructure project in Piracicaba, São Paulo, includes a 150-meter bridge over the Rio Piracicaba and a 19-meter-wide road. The R$ 50 million project aims to reduce traffic congestion in the Santa Terezinha region and at the Ponte do Caixão, which currently handles 32,000 vehicles daily. Construction is pending approval of Projeto de Lei 82/2026.
Vilhena city government announces temporary hiring process for 55 education positions across eight roles, with maximum salaries reaching R$3,847.
Civil Police arrested a loan sharking suspect in Costa Marques on Thursday, seizing cellphones and documents after reports of threats and extortion against
Crystal Palace defeated Shakhtar Donetsk to reach the Conference League final, setting up a clash with Rayo Vallecano. Manager Oliver Glasner aims to end his tenure with a third major trophy.
A US trade court ruled 2-1 against President Trump's 10% global tariffs, finding they lacked legal basis under the 1974 Trade Act, favoring small businesses.
A US trade court has ruled against President Trump's 10% global tariffs, siding with small businesses in a 2-1 decision based on a 1974 trade law.
Scientists document first-ever aggregation of critically endangered goliath groupers in Alagoas waters, marking a significant discovery for marine conservation in Brazil's northeast region.
The 4th Public Law Chamber of the TJSC unanimously upheld the suspension of the five-year residency requirement for Santa Catarina's Free University Program
The 4th Public Law Chamber of the TJSC unanimously upheld the suspension of the five-year residency requirement for Santa Catarina's Free University Program
Lawyer Fernanda Ferreira de Souza was hospitalized in a private Caruaru hospital after falling ill while giving testimony in a football-related case.
STF Justice Flávio Dino requested more time for analysis, suspending the trial of six actions on oil royalty distribution rules between states and
Justice Flávio Dino requests more time, halting Supreme Court judgment on 2012 oil royalty law that has been suspended since 2013.
Brazilian singer Ed Motta has been summoned by police to testify about a violent incident at a Rio de Janeiro restaurant. The altercation, allegedly sparked by a corkage fee, resulted in a patron requiring seven stitches.
A São Roque, SP, city council commission has opened an investigation into the São Roque Prev pension fund's R$93 million investment in Banco Master, which entered liquidation last year. The probe will examine the investment decisions and potential irregularities.
Political analysis alleges Senator Ciro Nogueira lacks moral standing due to corruption claims tied to Amendment 11 to PEC 65/2023, which expanded the Credit
Police in Norfolk arrested an armed man who allegedly threatened former Prince Andrew while he was walking his dogs near his Sandringham residence. The suspect was detained for public order offenses and possession of an offensive weapon.
São Joaquim, Brazil's Apple Capital, launches its National Apple Festival from May 7-10 with free cultural events, local gastronomy, and national music performances.