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Conflict & Security · Latin AmericaBrazil police investigate alleged plot against US embassy
Brazil's Federal Police executed search and seizure warrants in São Paulo and near Brasília as part of an investigation into an alleged plot targeting U.S. diplomatic facilities. No evidence has yet corroborated the initial risks, and no suspects linked to criminal organizations have been identified.
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PoliticsBrazilians develop own crime solutions amid election focus
Crime is the dominant issue in Brazil's upcoming presidential election. While politicians propose strict measures, residents in Rio de Janeiro are creating their own programs, including former traffickers sharing experiences and mothers intervening to prevent youth recruitment.
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Politics · Latin America124 environmental defenders killed globally in 2025, report finds
A report documented 124 killings of land and environmental defenders worldwide in 2025. Latin America was the region with the highest number of deaths, making up 85% of the global total. Colombia and Brazil reported the most killings.
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Climate · Latin AmericaGold mining expands sevenfold on Brazilian Indigenous lands
Gold mining has expanded nearly sevenfold on Indigenous lands in the Brazilian Amazon between 2016 and 2024, according to a new analysis. The overall area affected by mining across the Amazon region is 20 times larger than it was in 1985, with record gold prices driving deforestation and mercury contamination.
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Health · Latin AmericaIndigenous leader Raoni diagnosed with cancer at 94
Renowned Indigenous leader Raoni Metuktire, 94, has been diagnosed with cancer in his digestive system. He is receiving palliative care at his home in Peixoto de Azevedo, Mato Grosso, Brazil, his institute announced on Monday, September 14.
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Science & TechCapuchin monkeys hunt prey when plant foods are scarce, study finds
Bearded capuchin monkeys hunt small animals like lizards and rodents when plant foods are scarce, according to a study published in PLOS One. Male monkeys hunt more frequently and target more dangerous prey than females, and both sexes prefer the fat-rich brains and guts of their prey.
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Politics · Middle EastErdoğan and Lula Discuss Bilateral Ties and Global Issues
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held a phone call to discuss bilateral relations, regional and global issues, and cooperation in the defence sector. Both leaders expressed regret over ongoing conflicts and emphasised dialogue for peace.
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