Tag: Brazil
These Scientists in Brazil Chase Snakes for their Venom in Order to Save the Life of Snake Victims
Brazil records an average of 29,000 snakebites a year, leading to around 130 deaths. ...
How Brazilian Indians Turned Cassava, a Poisonous Root Vegetable, into a Tasty Global Meal
The three staple crops dominating modern diets – corn, rice and wheat – are ...
Boosted During the Bolsonaro Era, the Illegal Gold Trade in Brazil Is Still Alive
2023 was a game-changer for the Brazilian gold industry. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ...
Top Fashion Brands Like H&M and Zara Blamed for Contributing to Brazil’s Deforestation
Clothing factories that supply H&M and Zara are buying cotton linked to environmental destruction ...
60 Years After the Military Coup Brazil´s Democracy Keeps Traits of Authoritarianism
The Brazilian transition from the civil-military dictatorship to the New Republic in the 1990s ...
Brazil’s Supreme Court Investigates Elon Musk on Suspicion of Spreading Fake News
Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has ordered the inclusion of multibillionaire Elon ...
“Compared with São Paulo, New York is Sleepy Hollow.” A new book about Brazil´s biggest city.
Former Brazzil contributor John Fitzpatrick has just published a collection of short stories called ...
Reading the Burned Leaves of the Amazon Forest: There’s Crisis in the Future
The Amazon is battling record early-year fires, fueling fears of a worse climate crisis ...
Can Brazil Soccer Get Its Beautiful Game Back?
Experts have long been warning that a sell-off of Brazilian talent is seriously damaging ...
Congressman and Former Rio Police Chief Arrested for Ordering Councilwoman Marielle Franco’s Murder
A Congressman and a former Rio de Janeiro police chief were arrested Sunday in ...
