In the past 12 years, Brazil’s indigenous population has grown from 891,000 to 1,694,836, an increase of nearly 89%. Data from the Brazilian stats agency IBGE reveals a significant demographic shift in a key, yet often marginalized, segment of the nation’s population. About 45% of these indigenous people reside in Brazil’s northern region, and 31 ..read more

In November 2015, a dam failure in southeastern Brazil’s Minas Gerais, operated by Samarco—a Vale and BHP venture—resulted in a catastrophic event. Near Mariana, the collapse unleashed a vast mud flood, devastating large areas and claiming 19 lives, with profound environmental effects. Consequently, Vale and BHP have proposed a 127 billion reais (approximately $25 billion ..read more

In Brazil, young people are increasingly expressing a desire to emigrate due to political and economic frustrations. This widespread sentiment affects individuals across the political spectrum, encompassing both supporters of Bolsonaro and Lula alike. A RealTime Big Data survey shows 67% of young Brazilians want to emigrate, up from 55% in 2022. Low wages, high ..read more

Brazil aims to revolutionize its energy sector, with Minister Alexandre Silveira spearheading efforts to establish a comprehensive nuclear production chain. This shift promises to replace outmoded diesel plants with cutting-edge small nuclear reactors. These changes will occur primarily in remote areas. During a significant Brasilia gathering, Silveira shared his insights. He proudly noted that Brazil ..read more

A study by the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation and Socio-Environmental Institute revealed alarming mercury contamination among the Yanomami, Brazil's largest Indigenous group. The analysis involved 287 Yanomami individuals, revealing that a vast majority faced mercury levels exceeding safe limits. Specifically, 84% showed mercury levels above 2.0 μg/g, and 10.8% exceeded 6.0 μg/g, surpassing the World Health ..read more

Today, the number of Brazilians living abroad hits a historic high of 4.5 million, outnumbering the population of the Paraíba state. Between 2012 and 2022, over 2.6 million Brazilians have left their homeland, with notable increases during the crisis years of 2013 and 2020. This trend, widespread among the youth and skilled professionals, poses a ..read more

São Paulo is on the brink of unveiling Parque Global, a transformative luxury district along Marginal Pinheiros. This landmark, Latin America's largest, combines residential towers, a mall, a cancer center, a university, and a 52-story skyscraper. Set on a 218,000 square meter plot by Benx and Related Group's Jorge Pérez, the development promises a new ..read more

A Datafolha survey conducted on March 19-20 reveals Brazilians' deepening economic fears, showing increased anxiety over inflation and job scarcity. Many also believe their financial situations have worsened. Disapproval of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva rose slightly, from 30% to 33%. This uptick reflects broader concerns over economic prospects, impacting 2,002 voters in 147 ..read more

An Ipsos survey conducted globally placed Brazil at the lowest for personal security satisfaction, with only 53% of Brazilians satisfied, starkly contrasting the global average of 73%. This extensive study, which lasted from December 22, 2023, to January 5, 2024, covered 30 countries and involved 24,269 participants, including 1,000 Brazilians. Indonesia, Singapore, the Netherlands, and India ..read more

A new study reveals that over 60% of the previously restored Brazilian Amazon has been cleared again, with more areas being destroyed than regenerated. This research points to a trend by Brazil's National Institute for Space Research (INPE) from 2008 to 2022. In 2018, about 24% of cleared land began to recover. This figure dropped ..read more