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Received — 30 October 2025 ⏭ Rest of World

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As China tightens its grip on rare earths, can Brazil be an alternative source? 30 October 2025 at 05:14

As China tightens its grip on rare earths, can Brazil be an alternative source?

30 October 2025 at 05:14

Earlier this month, China announced new export restrictions on rare earths — critical minerals that are used in semiconductors, smartphones, electric vehicles, and more. The new curbs sparked a race...

A worker handles a soil sample at a rare earth exploration project in Caldas Novas, Brazil.

Received — 3 July 2025 ⏭ Rest of World

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Brazil wants to be a sustainable data center hub. Environmentalists are skeptical 3 July 2025 at 05:00

Brazil wants to be a sustainable data center hub. Environmentalists are skeptical

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By: Jorge C. Carrasco

3 July 2025 at 05:00

In May, Brazil’s Finance Minister Fernando Haddad flew to the U.S. to meet with executives from Amazon, Google, Nvidia, and Meta. His agenda: to pitch his country as the newest,...

A flooded street of an Industrial neighborhood in Eldorado do Sul, Brazil, on May 20, 2024.

Received — 27 June 2025 ⏭ Rest of World

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Brazil rules that social media platforms are responsible for users’ posts 27 June 2025 at 12:33

Brazil rules that social media platforms are responsible for users’ posts

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By: Jorge C. Carrasco

27 June 2025 at 12:33

On Thursday, Brazil’s Supreme Court ruled that digital platforms are responsible for users’ content — a major shift in a country where millions rely on apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, and...