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Flying Car by Dakila Pesquisas

Soaring into the Future: Brazil’s First Flying Car by Dakila Pesquisas

eyesonguyana In a bold leap from science fiction to reality, Brazilian research group Dakila Pesquisas has unveiled its first flying car prototype—Genesis X1, a sleek electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle that could redefine how Brazilians move through their cities and beyond. A Dream 24 Years in the Making The Genesis X1 was officially…
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Autocracy Venezuela

The whole world is turning back. 

Democracy under pressure, autocracy on the rise O P I N I O N Anton JieSamFoek In the 1990s it still seemed self-evident: democracy would triumph. The Cold War was over, dictatorships fell like dominoes, and elections became the new normal worldwide. But that hope is outdated today. According to research institutions like the V-Dem Institute and Freedom House, we now…
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BRICS Plus flags

BRICS or the real question. A Podcast.

 Unity, Division, and the Global South’s Push for Change. Amsterdam, 10 june 2025– Tell me about BRICS.  What is BRICS?  A loose coalition of emerging economies, or a growing challenge to Western-led global governance?  We take a deep dive into the origins, goals, and internal dynamics of BRICS, the group that brings together Brazil, Russia, India, China,…
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BRICS and the Quest for Peace in Ukraine

Diverging Paths: Lula and Macron’s Stances on Ukraine eyesonguyana Amsterdam, June, 8th, 2025 – During his visit to Paris, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva reaffirmed his support for a peace initiative jointly proposed by China and Brazil to mediate the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The six-point plan, which calls for non-escalation, humanitarian…
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France meets Brazil

20 bilateral agreements for public security, education, science and technology are signed. eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, 3 juni 2025– Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will visit France from June 4 to 9. In his meeting with his local colleague Emmanuel Macron, he plans to sign 20 bilateral agreements, covering areas such as vaccines, public security, education, and science and…
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Brazil launches platform to attract green investments

The website will list Ecological Transition Plan projects eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, May 29th 2025–Brazilian and foreign investors now have access to a platform to select environmental and social projects for financing.  It’s already been a little while, but on a Wednesday morning in Washington, D.C., Finance Minister  Fernando Haddad and Environment Minister Marina Silva launched the Climate and Ecological Transformation…
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Brazil’s Finance Chief:

Brazil’s Finance Chief:

Climate Change a tremendous Economic Opportunity eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 22 May 2025– For years, climate advocates have argued that slowing emissions requires governments to embed climate throughout government policy—including and especially economic policy. In few places has such an approach taken greater hold than Brazil.  Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad on a tour around the U.S. to promote his country as a home for data…
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Lady Gaga conquers Copacabana

Rio de Janeiro in trance eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, May 4, 2025 — More than two million people attended a Lady Gaga concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, according to city officials. The pop star’s biggest concert ever was funded by the city in an effort to revitalize Rio’s economy. They expect it could generate…
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Investment of 4 billion euros for AI use in Brazil

Application in energy and climate eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, May 3, 2025–Brazil sees opportunities in the context of closely intertwined issues regarding energy and climate that are impacted by the use of AI on energy demand. While technology companies worldwide are rapidly building new data centers, the emission reduction story, particularly in the United States, is being…
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Lula Visits Russia and China in May

Lula Visits Russia and China in May

Deepening Ties with Global South Powers eyesonguyana Amsterdam – April 2025 — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will embark on a pivotal international tour in May, underscoring Brazil’s renewed focus on South-South cooperation and multilateral diplomacy. The trip includes two high-profile stops: Moscow and Beijing. Lula will begin his journey in Russia on May 9, where he…
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