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The 1965 Law That Makes Arresting a Brazilian Criminal illegal Near the Polls

Brazil's Article 236 bans arrests near elections — a 1965 safeguard that criminals now exploit. Here's what's at stake for the Oct. 4, 2026 vote.

Latin Times · Sep 26

In Brazil, frustration over cost of living undermines Lula's reelection bid

Kleyton Zacarioto, a butcher, expresses frustration with high food prices impacting household budgets ahead of elections. Incumbent President Lula highlights improving economic indicators like falling unemployment amidst voter dissatisfaction. Senator Flavio Bolsonaro argues that the economy has worsened, stating that families are financially strained. Lula's recent measures to boost disposable…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Brazil tested forest seeding; row method stored 155 tonnes biomass in 15 years

Since 2006, researchers working with the Instituto Socioambiental have restored 75 riparian forest sites along a 500km stretch of Mato Grosso, Brazil, using five different approaches, three direct seeding techniques (broadcast, hole and row), seedling planting, and natural regeneration. Fifteen years on, a study published in the Journal of Environmental…

The Times of India · Sep 26

Short Covering Boosts Coffee Prices

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) closed up +3.25 (+1.18%) on Friday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) closed up +77 (+2.34%). Coffee prices settled higher on Friday, with arabica posting a 1-week high. Friday’s decline in the dollar index ($DXY ) sparked fund short covering in coffee futures and...

Barchart · Sep 25

Electric Cars Surpass One Million in Latin America — Brazil Holds Half the Fleet, Argentina's Market Grows 873%

Latin America's EV and plug-in hybrid fleet topped 1 million in 2026. See which countries are growing fastest and what it means for drivers.

Latin Times · Sep 25

Douglas Tompkins backed giant anteater rewilding in Argentina's Iberá wetlands in 2007. 17 years later, more than 100 rescued anteaters had been returned to the wild

Giant anteaters were reintroduced to Argentina's Iberá wetlands in 2007 after suffering population declines. Over 100 giant anteaters have since been released into the wild, successfully rebuilding the population. Recently, a giant anteater was spotted in Brazil, marking its return to Rio Grande do Sul after 130 years. Researchers attribute…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Weak Demand Weighs on Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is down -0.02 (-0.11%) today, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) is down -5.30 (-1.04%). Sugar prices are under pressure today from demand concerns. According to McDougall Global Views, current open interest in the October NY sugar contract, which expires...

Barchart · Sep 25

Dollar Weakness Spurs Short Covering in Coffee Futures

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) is up +5.10 (+1.85%) today, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) is up +62 (+1.88%). Coffee prices are climbing today, with arabica posting a 1-week high. Today’s slide in the dollar index ($DXY ) has sparked fund short covering in coffee futures. Coffee prices...

Barchart · Sep 25

India reserves third-party rights in Russia-EU CBAM trade dispute in WTO: Official

Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Chinese Taipei, Indonesia, Japan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Malaysia, Norway, Paraguay, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, the UK and the US are other countries that have reserved their third-party rights in the dispute, the Geneva-based official said.

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Premier League star rescues late draw for Brazil against Australia

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The Independent UK · Sep 25