Brazil

Iran’s South American strategy - opinion

The psychological battlefield beyond borders.

 A man walks by a mural painted by the "Somos Venezuela" Movement depicting the Lebanese leader of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, in Caracas on October 17, 2024.
FILE PHOTO: Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez meet at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, March 6, 2024.

Global leftist leaders gather in Spain to mobilize against far right

Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro talks to media as Rio de Janeiro's candidate for mayor Alexandre Ramagem looks on, after Bolsonaro was voting at a polling station during the municipal elections in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, October 6, 2024.

Former Brazil spy chief freed from US ICE detention, ally and source say

A sign outside of Partisan Bar in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, saying US and Israeli citizens are not welcome.

'US, Israeli citizens not welcome': Wave of antisemitic incidents hit Rio de Janeiro on Passover


The BRICS Challenge and the US Response: A New Era of Gold

As BRICS nations challenge US dollar dominance, the world faces a crossroads. Gold, once again, emerges as a potential savior. Will the US embrace this precious metal to maintain its influence?

 The BRICS Challenge and the US Response: A New Era of Gold

A proactive approach to Latin America antisemitism after October 7 - opinion

Since the October 7 atrocities, attacks against Jews exploded by nearly 1,000% in Brazil. We need to boldly make the case for Israel.

 THE WRITER presides in the Knesset plenum, in July. ‘Since becoming speaker of the Knesset, I have sought to open a new front in the war for Israel’s global name and reputation – parliamentary diplomacy,’ he says.

G20 welcomes Israeli Jewish organization for the first time

In a historic move, the G20 Interfaith Forum welcomed its first ever Israeli Orthodox Jewish organization this week in Brazil, giving the Jewish community a seat at the table

 U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and British Foreign Secretary David Cameron attend the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting at Marina da Gloria, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil February 21, 2024.

Silvio Santos, legendary Jewish Brazilian TV host and media mogul, dies at 93

Silvio Santos, Brazil’s top TV personality and media mogul, passed away at 93. Known for his Jewish pride and philanthropy, Santos left a lasting legacy.

 Brazil's most famous TV personality and host of various game shows Silvio Santos waves to the crowd from atop his float for the 'Tradicao' samba school during a late-evening parade at the Sambadrome stadium in Rio de Janeiro February 25, 2001.

Brazilian airliner crashes, all 61 on board killed

The airline said it could not provide further information on what caused the plane, which had a PS-VPB registration, to crash.

 Sao Paulo police car.

Brazil’s Hezbollah threat: Why sanctioning the terrorist group is crucial - opinion

Brazil is a critical node in Hezbollah’s regional activities. However, for years, the Brazilian government has refrained from declaring Hezbollah a terrorist group.

 BRAZILIAN PRESIDENT Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva gestures during a meeting at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, earlier this year. For years, the Brazilian government has refrained from declaring Hezbollah a terrorist organization, the writer notes.

ICC accepts over 60 filings for arrest requests of Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas officials

The ICC accepted filings from over 60 governments and NGOs regarding arrest requests for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas officials.

 ICC PROSECUTOR Karim Khan speaks during an interview in The Hague, earlier this year.

Israel and Mexico sign comptroller agreement

"We must be the voice of the voiceless," said Englman, explaining the importance of audit preparedness for emergencies and especially in supporting vulnerable communities.

State comptroller Matanyahu Englman at a conference of the Organization of Latin American and Caribbean Supreme Audit Institutions and the European Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions.

Brazil adopts free trade with Palestinian Authority in show of support

It was not clear whether other Mercosur members would follow Brazil's lead.

 Argentina's President Alberto Fernandez, December 7, 2023.Paraguay's President Santiago Pena, Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Uruguay's President Luis Lacalle Pou, and Bolivia's President Luis Arce, pose for an official photo during the 63rd Summit of Heads of State of MERCOSUR

Top 5 most dangerous roads in the world

From Skippers Canyon Road in New Zealand to BR-319 in Brazil. Here are five of the world's most dangerous roads.