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Brazil Terror Alert: Assault on Presidential Palace Rocks the Country’s Democracy

An attack on the presidential residence has caused the legislature to question the very core of Brazil’s democratic system.

News Jan 09

Watch: Marines’ Jungle Training in Brazil

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, in support of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, participated in a bilateral jungle training event in Manaus, Brazil, Sept. 19-29, 2022.

Video Oct 23

Imbel IA2 with folded stock, during operational readiness of the Brazilian Army Parachute Infantry Brigade. (Source: Tomaz Silva/Wikimedia)

Brazils’ Gun Economy Thriving Under President Bolsonaro

Brazilian President Jai Bolsonaro supports a civilian “army” by implementing looser gun policies, allowing many to own firearms.

News Aug 18

Brazil’s Military Chiefs Resign as Bolsonaro Faces Political Storm

Brazil is in the midst of political turmoil as a number of prominent ministers resigned or were fired by an embattled Bolsonaro.

Security Mar 31

Europe’s Cocaine, Africa’s Trouble

The 2017 World Drug Report reveals that two-thirds of all cocaine smuggled between South America and Europe cross the West African countries.

Expert Analysis Sep 30

The Pic of the Day: Brazilian Commandos

Special Operators from the Brazilian Army line up to showcase some of their equipment and capabilities to U.S. delegates participating in army-to-army staff talks between the two countries on July 25, 2017.

Entertainment Jun 21

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Your Weekend News Roundup: Georgia woman’s poo attack, Brazilian butt bared, Melonheads steal Michelob, Crazy Karen

Wack-o Woman Whips Waste and Wee-Wee at Workers While Waiting at Window I’m put in mind of the first time I was taken to a zoo as a little boy. There were lions and tigers and bears — oh my! The animals were just magical, is all I can say; they were enchanting and beguiling. […]

Entertainment Jun 07

Could France invade Brazil? The Brazilian military leadership believes so

According to documents leaked to the Brazilian daily newspaper Folha de São Paulo, top military officials in the country believe that France poses the greatest external threat to the Latin American country and that it could invade the country by the year 2035. The secret report, titled “Defense scenarios 2040,” is the product of roughly […]

World Feb 12

US broadens trade war with Latin America

President Trump has announced plans to put tariffs on aluminum and steel imports from Argentina and Brazil. Though increased tariffs were introduced last year, as result of pressure from home and abroad both South American countries had received waivers exempting them. Trump justified his decision on the claim that the two countries are allegedly engaging […]

Foreign Policy Dec 04

Top Photo: F-16V – The Most Technologically Advanced 4th Generation Fighter in the World (courtesy Lockheed Martin)

Dogfight! F-16V Viper versus J-39E Gripen: Who Wins?

So you think you know the answer on who wins between the F-16V and the J-39E? Well let’s see if you agree with our resident expert.

Expert Analysis Aug 22

Argentina cracks down on Hezbollah, but its neighbors must do the same

On Saturday July 13th, the President of Argentina Mauricio Macri said his country is “moving forward” to declare the armed Lebanese group Hezbollah a terrorist organization. Macri announced this in an interview with CNN Español. Hezbollah is based in Lebanon but is an Iranian proxy, and is long suspected of carrying out two deadly terrorist […]

Foreign Policy Jul 22

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Firefight surrounds Brazilian uranium shipment during convoy transport

On Tuesday March 19th, a group of armed men opened fire on police escorting a shipment of uranium destined for one of Brazil’s two operational nuclear power plants. The convoy came under fire while passing through the town of Frade, about 19 miles from its ultimate destination in Angra dos Reis. Details surrounding the incident […]

World Mar 21

Pain at the pot: Coffee prices expected to surge this year

The price of Arabica coffee beans is expected to rise sharply during 2019. According to a Reuters poll of nine coffee experts, the price shift will likely come from the global coffee deficit which is expected to hit markets as Brazil begins a smaller year of harvesting. By the winter of 2019, experts predict the price […]

Finance Feb 14

What new leadership in Brazil means for Venezuela

With Venezuela on the brink of starvation and an economy that has gone from the richest in South America to a starving population, could new leadership in Brazil offer different solutions to the Venezuelan crisis? While it does not seem Jair Bolsonaro wants to intervene militarily in Venezuela, he does seem very willing to work […]

Foreign Policy Nov 02

Sugarcane market sours, cash crop on the decline for Brazil and Cuba

For the first time in modern history, Cuba has to import sugar due to several poor sugarcane harvests in a row. According to a report from Agence France Presse (AFP), the former world leader in sugarcane production has slowly seen a decline of its cash crop ever since the collapse of the Soviet Union. During […]

Finance Oct 26

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UAE, Brazil Forge Defense Advancements with Anti-Ship Missile Procurement

Hezbollah’s Presence in Latin America Should be a Rising Concern

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Two Iranian Warships Docks in Brazil Despite US Sanctions Threat

Brazil Insurgence: 5 Questions About the Role of the Military in the Government

Brazil Terror Alert: Assault on Presidential Palace Rocks the Country’s Democracy

Watch: Marines’ Jungle Training in Brazil

Brazils’ Gun Economy Thriving Under President Bolsonaro

Brazil’s Military Chiefs Resign as Bolsonaro Faces Political Storm

Europe’s Cocaine, Africa’s Trouble

The Pic of the Day: Brazilian Commandos

Your Weekend News Roundup: Georgia woman’s poo attack, Brazilian butt bared, Melonheads steal Michelob, Crazy Karen

Could France invade Brazil? The Brazilian military leadership believes so

US broadens trade war with Latin America

Dogfight! F-16V Viper versus J-39E Gripen: Who Wins?

Argentina cracks down on Hezbollah, but its neighbors must do the same

Firefight surrounds Brazilian uranium shipment during convoy transport

Pain at the pot: Coffee prices expected to surge this year

What new leadership in Brazil means for Venezuela

Sugarcane market sours, cash crop on the decline for Brazil and Cuba

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UAE, Brazil Forge Defense Advancements with Anti-Ship Missile Procurement

Hezbollah’s Presence in Latin America Should be a Rising Concern

Artemis Accords Unite South America and NASA: A Journey to the Moon and Mars

Two Iranian Warships Docks in Brazil Despite US Sanctions Threat

Brazil Insurgence: 5 Questions About the Role of the Military in the Government

Brazil Terror Alert: Assault on Presidential Palace Rocks the Country’s Democracy

Watch: Marines’ Jungle Training in Brazil

Brazils’ Gun Economy Thriving Under President Bolsonaro

Brazil’s Military Chiefs Resign as Bolsonaro Faces Political Storm

Europe’s Cocaine, Africa’s Trouble

The Pic of the Day: Brazilian Commandos

Your Weekend News Roundup: Georgia woman’s poo attack, Brazilian butt bared, Melonheads steal Michelob, Crazy Karen

Could France invade Brazil? The Brazilian military leadership believes so

US broadens trade war with Latin America

Dogfight! F-16V Viper versus J-39E Gripen: Who Wins?

Argentina cracks down on Hezbollah, but its neighbors must do the same

Firefight surrounds Brazilian uranium shipment during convoy transport

Pain at the pot: Coffee prices expected to surge this year

What new leadership in Brazil means for Venezuela

Sugarcane market sours, cash crop on the decline for Brazil and Cuba

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