SUPPORTING ENVIRONMENT | The Amazon Fund's annual approval rate has quadrupled since 2023, supporting more than 260,000 people. It rose from R$ 300 million between 2009 and 2018 to R$ 1.3 billion between 2023 and 2026. The Fund benefits 650 organizations and 169 indigenous lands.
SOCCER IDOL | Josimar Dias, 40, is one of the most commented players in Brazil, and in the
World Cup, after the good work at the match between Cape Verde and Spain. The African team held one of the favorite European groups to win the championship.
CONECTA BRASIL | 61 degrees programs from Brazilian Universities are part of the 100 best ones in their field, according to the Top Universities Quacquarelli Symonds survey, a British consulting firm.
OVER 100 DAYS | A Peace Deal between the USA and Iran was signed and can lead to the end of the war in the Middle East. After an initial announcement made by the President of the USA, Donald Trump, saying that the “deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete".
CAMINHOS DA REPORTAGEM | The folk dance groups called “Quadrilhas” are an important part of the Saint John’s Festival, especially in the Northeast region of Brazil. The groups rehearse for months for a presentation full of moves, beauty, and rich in culture.
BRAZILIAN CREATION | PIX, an innovative payment method, was registered as a trademark in the National Institute of Industrial Property. The Brazilian payment method will be registered as a Highly-renowned mark by the INPI.
DESTINO PERNAMBUCO | Olinda was one of the first cities founded in Brazil, almost 500 years ago. The place is famous for numerous things. There is an amazing Carnival, beautiful views, fantastic historic buildings, and a vibrant culture with music and dance.
TIME TO CHEER | The FIFA World Cup 2026 has started and promises to be one of the biggest of all time. At least in the number of teams and host countries. Even with the polemics about the championship.
INTERNATIONAL ROLE | Brazil is elected to be part of the United Nations Economic and Social Council. Brazil received 181 votes from representatives of the organization. The country’s term will start in 2027, and it will last until 2029.
REBUILDING RAILROADS | For the first time in History, Brazil laid 1,700 meters of train tracks in one day and reached a new record in the sector, according to the Minister of Transport, George Santoro.
SABOR & AFETO | Tropeiro beans, or Feijão Tropeiro, is a delicious Brazilian recipe that can be found in many parts of the country. It is as simple as delicious. The only ingredients are beans, bacon, sausage, collard greens, eggs, and cassava flour.
CONECTA BRASIL | Forró is one of the most important Brazilian music rhythms. From its northern origin, around the XIX Century, it spread all over the country. Although nowadays, it has crossed the ocean and become viral in Europe.
BRASIL NO MUNDO | The Sahel region is formed by 12 countries and more than 5,000 kilometers from East to West of the African continent. Around 400 million people live in the region that is developing fast and tries to disconnect itself from the colonization routes.
CONECTA BRASIL | The United Nations alerted about the need to make the Internet a safer space to children and teens around the world. To UN, it is necessary a union between families, governments and technology companies which creates the social networks.
OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE | China recognized Brazil as a foot-and-mouth disease-free zone, after 20 years of negotiations. The announcement was made during the visit of the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mauro Vieira, to China last week.
PROTECTING WOMEN | Brazil proposes, in a MERCOSUR meeting, the creation of a regional Pact against femicide. The Brazilian Minister of Women, Márcia Lopes, proposed the pact in the 26th Meeting of Ministers and High Authorities for Women of Mercosur (RMAAM) in Asunción, Paraguay.
MADE IN BRAZIL! | Brazilian exports of aerial cargo increased 43% in the first quarter of 2026, with high internacional demand. The aerial cargo reached US$ 5.8 billion and moved 308,700 tons inside and outside Brazil, according to the Ministry of Ports and Airports.
MEU PEDAÇO DO BRASIL | Brasília is known by its architecture, politics, beautiful sky, and the low humidity. To combat the lack of humidity, there is the Paranoá Lake which spans in a 48 km2 and can be used to leisure.
OLHA ELAS | The concept of “Generation Sandwich” talks about middle-aged adults who need to take care of their old parents and their small children. They are “squeezed” between the challenge of taking care of two generations of relatives.
NEW TARIFF | Brazil is included by the USA on a list of 54 countries to be overcharged in 12.5% for allegedly failing to stop the importation of goods made with forced labor. This is the second tariff proposed by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) in the same week.