All articles tagged with #brazil
Originally Published 3 days ago — by Al Jazeera
Brazil is deploying national guard troops to its northern border with Venezuela following US air strikes and the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, aiming to bolster security amid regional tensions and increased armed group activity.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by ScienceDaily
Scientists highlight Brazil's unique genetic diversity and long-lived individuals as key to understanding extreme human longevity, emphasizing the importance of studying admixed populations and resilience traits to uncover biological mechanisms that promote healthy aging.
Originally Published 5 days ago — by Study Finds
Brazilian supercentenarians demonstrate exceptional immune resilience and unique genetic traits that may contribute to their extreme longevity, including strong antibody responses to COVID-19, unusual immune cells, and protective genetic variants, offering valuable insights into aging and disease resistance.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by NBC News
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was released from hospital after hernia surgery and returned to his prison cell, where he is serving a 27-year sentence for attempting to overthrow Brazil's democracy and other charges. His release was approved by the Supreme Court, but house arrest was denied. Bolsonaro remains a significant political figure, with his son recently announcing a presidential bid.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by ABC News
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was released from a hospital in Brasilia after double hernia surgery and returned to his prison cell at the federal police headquarters, where he is serving a 27-year sentence for leading an attempted coup and other charges. His release was approved by Brazil’s Supreme Court, but he was denied house arrest. Bolsonaro remains a controversial figure, recently appointing his son as his party’s presidential candidate for the upcoming election.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by The Washington Post
Mariangela Hungria won the 2025 World Food Prize for her research on nitrogen-fixing bacteria that enhance crop yields, reduce fertilizer costs, and lower pollution, offering a sustainable solution for farmers and global food security.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by Yahoo Finance
China will impose quotas and tariffs on beef imports starting January 1, 2026, aiming to protect domestic farmers, which will likely reduce beef imports from major exporters like Brazil and Australia, potentially benefiting global consumers with lower prices but impacting international producers.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by BBC
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro, currently imprisoned, has undergone two medical procedures in three days to treat persistent hiccups, including a phrenic nerve block, with his condition stable and expected to recover soon.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by Yahoo Finance
Brazil's beef supply is tightening as ranchers begin retaining female cattle to rebuild herds, signaling a shift from surplus to scarcity that could raise global beef prices and impact affordability, especially in the US where prices are already high due to drought and high feed costs.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by AP News
A plane pulling an advertising banner crashed into the sea off Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, resulting in the death of the pilot. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and an investigation has been launched by the Brazilian air force.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by BBC
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro received a non-surgical medical procedure to treat his chronic hiccups, which had persisted for months, after undergoing recent hernia surgery. The treatment, targeting his phrenic nerve, was successful, and he is expected to return to his detention at the federal police headquarters to continue serving his sentence for coup plot involvement. Bolsonaro remains a significant political figure amid ongoing legal and political developments in Brazil.
Originally Published 15 days ago — by The Times
Capybaras, the largest rodents native to South America, are rapidly increasing in urban areas of Brazil and around the world, becoming popular cultural icons and tourist attractions, but their growing populations pose challenges such as ecological impact and health risks, leading to debates over sterilization and coexistence strategies.
Originally Published 15 days ago — by Reuters
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro underwent a procedure to treat persistent hiccups by blocking the right phrenic nerve, with a second procedure scheduled for the left nerve; he has a history of health issues including a stabbing injury and recent hernia surgery, and recently endorsed his son's 2026 presidential bid.
Originally Published 15 days ago — by ABC News
An ultralight plane towing an advertising banner crashed into the sea off Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, resulting in the death of the pilot. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and an investigation has been opened into the cause of the crash.
Originally Published 15 days ago — by ABC News
A Brazilian judge has ordered house arrest for 10 individuals involved in a plot to keep former President Jair Bolsonaro in power after his 2022 electoral defeat, following the extradition of a convicted police commander from Paraguay and ongoing trials related to the coup attempt.