Brazil
Newly Released Files Reveal Nazi "Angel of Death" Josef Mengele Lived Openly in Argentina Despite Authorities Knowing His Identity
Dec 01, 2025 02:37 pm CST
Declassified Argentine intelligence files reveal that Josef Mengele, the infamous Nazi doctor known as the "Angel of Death," lived openly in Argentina for years after WWII despite authorities knowing his true identity. The documents show how political protection and bureaucratic failures allowed one of history's most notorious war criminals to evade justice until his death in Brazil in 1979.
PM Modi Travels to South Africa for Historic 20th G20 Leaders' Summit on African Continent
Nov 21, 2025 10:26 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed for Johannesburg to attend the 20th G20 Leaders' Summit in South Africa, marking the first such gathering on African soil. The summit, running from November 21-23, continues the focus on Global South priorities under South Africa's presidency theme of 'Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability.' This fourth official visit by PM Modi to South Africa highlights the strengthening diplomatic ties between the nations and underscores India's commitment to global economic cooperation.
Record-Breaking Fossil Fuel Lobbying at COP30: 1 in 25 Attendees Represent Oil Industry
Nov 18, 2025 12:22 am CST
An unprecedented 1,602 fossil fuel lobbyists have infiltrated COP30 in Brazil, representing 1 in every 25 attendees at the climate summit. This record-breaking industry presence outnumbers delegations from climate-vulnerable nations by significant margins, raising serious concerns about corporate influence over critical climate negotiations as global temperatures continue to rise.
Chinese EV Manufacturers Dominate South American Market While Tesla Remains Absent
Nov 17, 2025 09:49 pm CST
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are rapidly expanding across South America, capturing significant market share in countries like Peru, Chile, Uruguay, and Brazil. While Tesla lacks official presence in the region, companies like BYD, Geely, and GWM offer more affordable options at around 60% of Tesla's price point. New infrastructure such as China's Chancay megaport in Peru is facilitating increased distribution of Chinese vehicles throughout the continent, with EV adoption rates reaching record highs despite challenges in charging infrastructure.
China Asserts US Will Eventually Return to Global Climate Dialogue at COP30 Summit
Nov 13, 2025 09:26 am CST
At the COP30 climate summit, China's delegation expressed confidence that the United States will eventually rejoin international climate efforts, emphasizing that the global green transition cannot be reversed. As China leads in renewable energy while the US remains absent from talks, the focus shifts to securing adequate climate finance for developing nations and maintaining international cooperation despite geopolitical challenges.
Alarming 41°C Temperatures in Amazon Lake Killed Dolphins and Revealed Growing Climate Crisis
Nov 07, 2025 02:27 pm CST
Research reveals how extreme drought and heat in 2023 transformed Brazil's Lake Tefe into a 41°C hot zone, killing over 200 Amazon River dolphins and highlighting the accelerating impact of climate change on tropical ecosystems, with Amazonian lakes warming faster than the global average at 0.6°C per decade.
Tropical Forests Forever Facility: World Leaders Secure $5 Billion to Combat Deforestation
Nov 07, 2025 07:05 am CST
At a landmark climate summit in Brazil, world leaders launched the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF), securing over $5 billion in pledges to incentivize forest conservation in tropical nations. Spearheaded by Brazil's President Lula da Silva, this groundbreaking initiative aims to create a $125 billion fund that rewards developing countries for preserving forests while offering returns to private investors through emerging market bonds. The fund represents a crucial step toward addressing both climate change and biodiversity loss through sustainable forest management.
Brazil's President Warns Time to Prevent Catastrophic Climate Change Is Rapidly Diminishing at COP30 Summit
Nov 07, 2025 01:59 am CST
At the pre-COP30 summit in Amazonian Belem, Brazil's President Lula da Silva warned that the window to prevent disastrous climate change is closing quickly, citing UN projections of a 2.5°C temperature rise by 2100 that could cause 250,000 annual deaths and reduce global GDP by nearly a third. He criticized misinformation from "extremist forces" while urging immediate global action amid growing international climate tensions.
Prince William Launches Initiative to Protect Indigenous Defenders of Brazil's Amazon Rainforest
Nov 04, 2025 12:53 pm CST
Prince William unveils a groundbreaking initiative supporting Indigenous communities and environmental activists protecting Brazil's Amazon rainforest, expanding his conservation efforts beyond Africa. During his visit to Brazil for his environmental prize ceremony, the prince emphasizes the urgent need to stand with those risking their lives to defend crucial ecosystems against growing threats.
Amazon Rainforest Time Machine: Scientists Simulate Future Climate Conditions to Test Forest Resilience
Oct 31, 2025 05:00 pm CST
Scientists in Brazil have created a groundbreaking "time machine" experiment called AmazonFACE that pumps carbon dioxide into the rainforest canopy to simulate future atmospheric conditions. This first-of-its-kind tropical forest research project aims to understand how the Amazon will respond to climate change, providing crucial data ahead of the COP30 climate summit.