Tag: Brazilian
Iveco, 235 million euro contract with Brazilian Army for 420 light vehicles
(Finance) – IDV, the brand of Iveco Group specialized in defense and civil protection vehicles, has signed a contract with the Brazilian Army for the supply of 420 light multi-role…
More wildfires in the Brazilian Amazon at the beginning of the year than in 20 years | News in brief
According to experts, the reason behind the increase in the number of fires is last year’s historic drought in the Amazon. In Brazil, a total of almost 13,500 wildfires have…
In the Brazilian Pantanal wetland, huge fires | News in brief
The Pantanal wetland is known for its very rich fauna and flora. The Pantanal wetlands in southeastern Brazil have seen more wildfires in June than at any time since monitoring…
Brazilian pole vaulter Thiago Braz suspended 16 months for doping
Brazilian pole vaulter Thiago Braz, Olympic champion in Rio in 2016 and bronze medalist in 2021 in Japan, has been suspended for 16 months for doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit…
Clothing giants H&M and Zara have used Brazilian “responsible cotton”, the production of which causes deforestation | Foreign countries
A British non-governmental organization traced the cotton used by clothing manufacturers to Brazil, where “responsible” production has caused land grabs and human rights violations. The “responsible cotton” used by clothing…
the not-so-green clothes from Zara and H&M, in Brazilian cotton from Cerrado
The world’s two largest clothing sellers are being criticized for their use of cotton grown on deforested land in Brazil. This country aims to become the world’s leading producer ahead…
Elon Musk accused of “criminal exploitation of X” in a Brazilian justice investigation
A judge of the Supreme Court of Brazil ordered this Sunday, April 7, the opening of an investigation against Elon Musk, owner of the platform censorship » and demanded his…
Why Musk is at war with a Brazilian judge – L’Express
A fierce battle broke out between a Brazilian judge and the owner of the social network X (formerly Twitter), Elon Musk this weekend. It all started on Saturday evening, when…
Brazilian Daniel Alves sentenced to four and a half years in prison
Dani Alves was sentenced on Thursday February 22, 2024 to four and a half years in prison by the Barcelona court. The Brazilian player was summoned to court on February…
Does Pelé have to rise from his grave? A Brazilian woman claims to be the child of a soccer icon | Sport
60-year-old Maria do Socorro Azevedo demands a DNA test to prove that she is Pelé’s daughter. Brazilian football legend who died in December 2022 Pele may be dug out of…