Brazil’s health regulator has barred the Paraguayan T36 slimming pen from import, sale and use, saying it lacks domestic authorization and safety reviews. The decision contrasts with the product’s valid Paraguayan registration but does not establish therapeutic equivalence in Brazil.
Congress has approved a sweeping Russia sanctions package backed by President Donald Trump, while Brazilian coverage focuses on the risk that new tariff powers could reach the country’s Russian diesel purchases.
Jimmy Lai’s family and supporters are urging US officials to press for his release before a planned Xi-Trump meeting, citing his health and long solitary confinement. Congressional backers frame the case as both a humanitarian appeal and a test of Hong Kong’s political freedoms.
The European Commission’s proposed EU Kids Act would bar children under 13 from social media and limit accounts for younger teenagers, while placing new safety and age-verification duties on platforms.
A São Paulo judge ordered influencer Monark to pay R$100,000 over comments about allowing a Nazi party, finding that free expression has constitutional limits. His lawyers say the ruling misconstrues his argument and will appeal.
Brazil’s nationwide Força Integrada IV operation reported 106 arrests and more than R$508 million frozen across 19 states. One account emphasizes the broad national financial crackdown, while another focuses on the Bahia-led Eirene II arrests in four states.
Four artists withdrew from Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore was removed from remaining U.S. dates. They called it a free-expression issue, while Sheeran and the promoter said venues had threatened to cancel shows.
The PRTB has put party president Leonardo Avalanche at the top of its presidential ticket after the electoral court rejected Pablo Marçal’s registration. The party portrays the move as continuity, while reporting on the ruling emphasizes Marçal’s unmet eligibility requirements.
Reports on WhatsApp exchanges portray Gilmar Mendes challenging Kassio Nunes Marques and Luiz Fux over decisions tied to the Federal Police and Banco Master case. The two justices rejected his approach, while commentators used the dispute to sharpen broader criticism of the court.
Botafogo have confirmed Tite as head coach through 2028, turning reports of a short-term 2026 arrangement into a longer commitment. The former Brazil manager arrives with a familiar support staff after leaving Cruzeiro in March.
More than 100 Catholics marched near the U.S. Capitol, pairing prayer with meetings on Capitol Hill to urge immigration rules that protect family unity and human dignity. Organizers say church support is growing, though some activists want a wider public response.
Brazil’s Bar Association says Flávio Dino’s remarks about lawyers and the sale of judicial decisions unfairly cast suspicion on the profession. Dino’s comment came amid a Supreme Court debate over alleged judicial corruption and due process.
The Trump administration’s accusation that Brazil has not done enough against PCC and Comando Vermelho has been embraced by conservative commentators as proof of government failure, while other coverage stresses the U.S. designation and its political context.
Eduardo Bolsonaro and Paulo Figueiredo sought renewed US action against three Supreme Court justices, citing the Banco Master dispute. The justices and Brazilian authorities have rejected the allegations and warned against foreign interference.
Union leaders and Catholic bishops say AI can advance without sidelining workers, urging collective bargaining, human oversight and social dialogue over decisions affecting jobs and pay.
Brazil’s central bank unanimously cut the Selic rate to 13.75% in its fifth straight reduction. The move signals easing, but analysts highlighted that inflation risks and Brazil’s still-high real interest rate leave little room for complacency.
Brazil’s Selic cut to 13.75% did not end its lead in global real interest rates, with estimates putting the country well ahead of Russia and Colombia. The ranking also highlights how inflation expectations can reshape the comparison.
Former Brazilian president José Sarney, 96, has been discharged from a São Luís hospital after treatment for pneumonia. Accounts from across the political spectrum agree he was stable and will continue outpatient care at home.
Brazil’s Justice Ministry says Washington overlooked legislation, police operations and bilateral cooperation in accusing Brasília of failing to confront the PCC and Comando Vermelho. Supporters of the US assessment argue the warning exposes a serious security gap.
The Federal Reserve lifted its benchmark range to 3.75%-4% as Kevin Warsh warned inflation risks were rising, despite President Donald Trump’s sustained push for lower borrowing costs.
