Venezuela, home of one world’s largest oil reserves, has long been a key player in the global energy market. However, years of U.S. led economic sanctions have severely impacted its oil sector, restricting production, exports, and foreign investment. Despite these challenges, the Venezuelan government has maintained a steadfast commitment to revitalizing its oil industry while […]

The former Brazilian president and his associates could face up to 40 years in prison. On Monday, Brazil’s Supreme Court began questioning Mauro Cid, the aide-de-camp to former President Jair Bolsonaro (2018–2022) and a key figure in the case accusing the far-right leader of plotting a coup attempt to remain in power. RELATED: Bolsonaro Leads […]

With just five months until COP30 in Belém, Amazon deforestation has surged 92% year-on-year—960 km² lost by May 2025—undermining Brazil’s green leadership as wildfires and drought ravage its forests.

The current version of the EU-MERCOSUR free trade agreement is ‘not good’, the French president insists. On Thursday, Brazilian President Lula da Silva failed to overcome French President Emmanuel Macron’s resistance to the trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR). RELATED: Brazil and China Support International Trade Based on […]

The City of Rio de Janeiro has officially declared Bossa Nova as cultural heritage, recognizing its profound impact on Brazilian identity and global music. Emerging in the late 1950s, Bossa Nova blended samba rhythms with jazz harmonies, creating a sophisticated yet intimate sound. The genre was pioneered by João Gilberto, Tom Jobim, and Vinicius de […]

The recent negotiations surrounding the release of five members of María Corina Machado’s team from the Argentine embassy in Caracas have once again exposed the hypocrisy of the Venezuelan opposition and its foreign backers. These individuals, Magallí Meda, Pedro Urruchurtu, Claudia Macero, Humberto Villalobos, and Omar González, spent over 400 days inside the diplomatic facility […]

The Fourth China-CELAC Ministerial Meeting has ushered in a new era of comprehensive cooperation between China and Latin American and Caribbean nations, establishing an ambitious framework for partnership across multiple strategic sectors. This enhanced collaboration, built on principles of mutual respect and shared development, represents a significant evolution in South-South cooperation and offers a model […]

Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court initiates trial against 11 military officers and a federal police officer accused of orchestrating tactical actions in the 2022 coup attempt, highlighting the fight to defend democracy from reactionary forces. Related: Bolsonaro Leads Rally Demanding Amnesty for 2023 Coup Convicts After Hospital Release On May 20, 2025, Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court […]

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Brazil and China’s peace initiatives during talks with Lula da Silva, as Turkey prepares to host crucial Ukraine negotiations in May. Related: Istanbul Peace Talks: Putin’s Realistic Plan to End the Conflict in Ukraine Putin Thanks Brazil and China for Supporting Ukraine Peace Talks Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude […]

Since 2009, China has been Brazil’s largest trading partner, with trade steadily increasing to reach a record US$158 billion in 2023. On Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva with honors at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where the two leaders held a closed-door meeting before […]