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A Petrobras anunciou a chegada da plataforma de petróleo, P-67, ancorada na Baía de Guanabara, destinada ao Sistema de Produção do Campo de Lula, no pré-sal da Bacia de Santos.
Economy

Brazil to allocate BRL 12 mi for maritime planning in Southeast

The funds are part of the Maritime Spatial Planning (PEM) initiative, which encompasses approximately 82% of Brazil's ocean economy, also known as the blue economy.

O Porto de Santos responde por quase 30% da balança comercial do país. Importação, exportação, balança comercial, porto, navio, container,  comércio exterior - Foto: Divulgação/Porto de Santos
Economy

Brazil’s trade balance registers surplus of $8.534 bi in May

On a monthly basis, exports fell while imports remained relatively stable. Brazil sold $30.338 billion abroad, marking a 7.1% decline compared to the same month in 2023.

Plenário do STF julga validade de delações premiadas negociadas pela PF
Justice

Brazil’s Supreme Court signs agreement to fight fake news

The agreement is part of the Supreme Court's Program to Combat Disinformation, launched in 2021 to address illegal practices that affect public confidence in the Court.

Brasília (DF) 29/02/2024 - Cerrado: cresce o desmatamento, aumenta o risco de colapso hídrico
Foto: Adriano Gambarini/WWF Brasil/Divulgação
General

Deforestation in Brazil's Cerrado biome falls by 12.9% this year

Environment Minister Marina Silva stated that the federal government is currently executing a plan to prevent and control deforestation in the Cerrado.

Brasília (DF), 05/06/2024 - O presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva durante entrevista coletiva nesta quarta-feira (5), Dia Mundial do Meio Ambiente. Foto: Marcelo Camargo/Agência Brasil
Politics

Lula calls for “ample presence” of observers at Venezuelan elections

According to Venezuela's Electoral Council, election observers will include the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States and the Caribbean Community.

Plantação de Café  na  Embrapa Cerrado
Economy

Brazil reaches agreement with China to boost coffee exports

In addition to the deal with Luckin Coffee, Brazil also signed an agreement with China to establish a trade and investment hub in Shanghai's Yangpu district.

Turistas e moradores fazem trilhas no Parque Nacional de Brasília
Politics

Lula advocates for sustainable tourism, bioeconomy in forest areas

During the World Environment Day on June 5, several decrees were signed, including those creating conservation units, as well as the National Bioeconomy Strategy.