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‘This janitor’s daughter became a state deputy’: Leci Brandão, the Brazilian samba star turned communist lawmaker

Born in poverty, Brandão became a socially conscious samba singer who satirised Rio’s bourgeoisie – then a politician championing gay rights and Black culture. As she turns 80, she recalls a remarkable life

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Exploring the Global Landscape of Grain Panel Discussion Recap

Early this week, I had the privilege of moderating a panel discussion on global grain supply and demand and outlook at Barchart's Grain Merchandising & Technology Conference in Orlando.

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Exploring the Global Landscape of Grain Round Table Recap

Early this week, I had the privilege of moderating a panel discussion on global grain supply and demand and outlook at Barchart's Grain Merchandising & Technology Conference in Orlando.

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Sao Paulo Faces Environmental Crisis: Algae, Drought, And Smoke

Sao Paulo, Brazil grapples with emerald river, smoky skies, and poor air quality due to severe drought and wildfires, urging residents to safeguard their h...

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The Joy of Six: sporting reinvention

Elite versatility, from an NHL legend turned lawyer, author, professor and politician to Brazil’s 4-2-4 formation

The Guardian - UK

Brazil slump to fourth defeat in five FIFA World Cup qualifiers after loss to Paraguay

Brazil's FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign faced another challenge as they lost 1-0 to Paraguay in Asuncion on Tuesday. This marks their fourth loss in five matches. Diego Gomez's first-half goal resulted in the defeat, placing Brazil fifth in the South American standings with 10 points.

The Times of India

Packers DT Kenny Clark blasts field conditions in Brazil: ‘I’ve never played on a surface like that’

Packers DL Kenny Clark wasn't a fan of the playing surface at Arena Corinthians in Brazil.

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Brazilian president flies into Amazon amid alarm over droughts and wildfires

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says Amazonia suffering its worst drought in more than 40 years

The Guardian - UK

Smoke clouds Sao Paulo's skies and the Pinheiros River turns emerald green amid fire and drought

A major river in the Brazilian metropolis Sao Paulo is suddenly emerald green and clear skies have turned from blue to grey

The Independent UK

Sugar Prices Finish Lower on Weakness in Crude Oil

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) Tuesday closed down -0.36 (-1.91%), and Oct London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV24 ) closed down -7.70 (-1.46%). Sugar prices Tuesday extended Monday's decline to 2-week lows. Tuesday's -4% selloff in WTI crude oil (CLV24 ) to a 16-month low weighed on sugar...

Barchart

Coffee Settles Higher as Weather Events Boost Prices

December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) Tuesday closed up +1.80 (+0.73%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX24 ) closed up +6 (+0.12%). Coffee prices Tuesday climbed to 1-week highs and settled higher. Coffee prices are climbing due to concern that adverse global weather events will curb coffee production. Dry conditions in...

Barchart

Sugar Prices Slide as Crude Oil Plunges

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) today is down -0.32 (-1.70%), and Oct London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV24 ) is down -6.00 (-1.14%). Sugar prices today added to Monday's losses and posted 2-week lows. Today's -4% selloff in WTI crude oil (CLV24 ) to a 16-month low is...

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Global Weather Events Underpin Coffee Prices

December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) today is up +1.60 (+0.65%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX24 ) is down -5 (-0.10%). Coffee prices today are mixed with arabica climbing to a 1-week high. Coffee prices are higher on concern that adverse global weather events will curb coffee production. Dry conditions...

Barchart

Full List of Ballon d'Or 2024 Nominees

The Ballon d'Or 2024 nominees features the best players in the world, like Vinicius Jr. and Rodri, but does not include Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Violence against Brazil's indigenous people increased despite Lula's efforts to reclaim native lands

Lula da Silva has accused his predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro, of committing "genocide"

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Brazil Faces Worst Drought In History

Brazil's severe drought and wildfires pose environmental and humanitarian challenges, requiring urgent action.

International Business Times

Brazil's Shutdown Of X Fans Debate Over Free Speech Curbs

Is Brazil's shutdown of Elon Musk's X a drastic but necessary move in the global fight against disinformation, or pure censorship?

The Independent UK

Severe drought drops water level to historic low on the Paraguay River, a regional lifeline

A powerful drought in the Amazon rainforest has led to the lowest water levels on the Paraguay River in more than a century, disrupting commerce on the major waterway, creating hazards for local transport and offering a grim warning for other parts of the world

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The Independent UK

Amid the worst drought in Brazil history, wildfires rage and the Amazon falls to a record low level

Brazil is enduring its worst drought since nationwide measurements began in 1950, according to the National Center for Monitoring and Early Warning of Natural Disasters

International Business Times

Smoke From Brazil Fires Clouds Major Cities, Neighboring Countries

Smoke from intense wildfires in the Amazon rainforest and other parts of Brazil was choking major cities, like Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro on Monday, and wafting into neighboring countries.

The Conversation

What remains of ‘Operation Car Wash’, Brazil’s historic anti-corruption probe?

Ten years ago, in March 2014, prosecutors in the Brazilian city of Curitiba transformed a money laundering investigation into a historic anti-corruption probe known as Operação Lava Jato (Operation Car Wash). The probe uncovered evidence of corruption involving some of Brazil’s largest companies and most powerful politicians.

The Conversation

Elon Musk’s feud with Brazilian judge is much more than a personal spat − it’s about national sovereignty, freedom of speech and the rule of law

It is easy to get distracted by the barbs, swipes and bluster of the ongoing and very public spat between the world’s richest man and a fierce justice on Brazil’s highest court. Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X, posts regularly of his contempt for Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de…

The Independent UK

This Brazilian dog is a star footvolley player. He teaches beachgoers how to play their own game

Brazilian dog Floki is a footvolley star

Barchart

Expectations of a Bumper Sugar Crop in India Weighs on Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) Monday closed down -0.08 (-0.42%), and Oct London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV24 ) closed down -6.70 (-1.26%). Sugar prices Monday fell to 2-week lows and closed moderately lower on optimism that above-average monsoon rains in India will lead to a bumper sugar...

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Coffee Prices Rally Sharply on Global Coffee Production Concerns

December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) Monday closed up +9.40 (+3.98%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX24 ) closed up +121 (+2.54%). Coffee prices rallied sharply on Monday due to adverse global weather events that may curb coffee production. Dry conditions in Brazil, the world's largest producer of arabica coffee, are...

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