Brazilian priest Father Luciano Braga Simplicio concealed a parishioner’s fiancée under the bathroom sink
A Brazilian priest found himself in hot water after being caught hiding a parishioner’s fiancée under a sink. This unusual incident occurred on October 13 in Nova Maringa, a small town in Mato Grosso state. The Reverend Luciano Braga Simplicio was confronted by a group of men, including the outraged bride and groom, at the […]
Trump administration imposes sanctions on the spouse of a leading Brazilian judge
The Trump administration has given approval for the wife of Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes. He is currently overseeing the inquiry into former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, a known ally of Trump, who was recently sentenced to close to 30 years in prison. The ongoing tensions between Brazil and the Trump administration have […]
U.S. Cancels Visa for Brazilian Neurosurgeon Who Praised Charlie Kirk’s Killing
The U.S. has reportedly moved to revoke the visa of Brazilian neurosurgeon Ricardo Barbosa following his public celebration of the murder of Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA. In a post that has since been deleted, Barbosa expressed approval for the actions of the shooter, calling it a “perfect purpose” and referencing “cervical […]
New Brazilian study suggests diet soda could negatively affect brain health.
A recent study from Brazil has raised concerns about the effects of artificial sweeteners on cognitive health. Published in the journal *Neurology*, the research indicates that individuals consuming higher amounts of these sweeteners may experience a noticeable decline in their thinking and memory skills at a significantly faster rate. In fact, the results suggest that […]
Sanctions Imposed by Trump on Controversial Brazilian Judge Dividing the Country’s Supreme Court
Rift in Brazil’s Supreme Court Following US Sanctions According to Brazilian news source Poder360, the US government’s choice to place human rights sanctions on Justice Alexandre de Moraes has sparked a noticeable divide within the Supreme Federal Court (STF). De Moraes had apparently urged his fellow justices to sign letters supporting him against President Trump’s […]
Trump administration places sanctions on judge overseeing corruption case against Brazilian president
Sanctions Imposed on Brazilian Supreme Court Judge On Wednesday, the Treasury Ministry announced new sanctions against Judge Alexandre de Moraes of Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court. This move follows President Trump’s earlier threats of imposing 50% tariffs on Brazilian products unless Brazil halted what he deemed politically motivated lawsuits against former President Jair Bolsonaro. Reports allege […]
U.S. imposes sanctions on Brazilian judiciary handling Bolsonaro case
The U.S. Treasury recently approved measures against Brazil’s justice system following its use of court orders aimed at conservative officials and their supporters. Judge Alexandre de Moraes of Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court faced repercussions for allegedly misusing his authority to enforce “arbitrary pretrial detention” and suppress “freedom of expression,” as stated in a press release. […]
Brazilian president states that Trump is not ‘the ruler of the world’
Brazil’s Lula Calls for Trade Negotiations Amid U.S. Actions Against Bolsonaro This week, Brazilian President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva encouraged President Trump to pursue trade negotiations, especially as the U.S. takes increasingly bold steps regarding the prosecution of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. Lula suggested that perhaps Trump is forgetting that his primary role […]
Rubio cancels visas for Brazilian judge and associates due to Bolsonaro case.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced late Friday that Brazil’s Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes, along with his “court allies” and relatives, have had their visas revoked amid an ongoing “political witch hunt” targeting former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro. Rubio, who also serves as President Trump’s national security adviser, asserted that his administration will […]
Rubio places visa limits on Brazilian judge related to Bolsonaro case
U.S. Places Visa Restrictions on Brazilian Judges Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that the U.S. will impose visa restrictions on Brazilian judges following a recent search warrant issued by the country’s Supreme Court that restricted former President Jair Bolsonaro. Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, along with some of his allies and […]