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Lula vs. Trump: Diverging Approaches to Maduro’s Essequibo Claims and Their Impact on Guyana’s Oil Investors

April 16, 2025

eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, April 16, 2025 – The Essequibo region, a contested territory between Venezuela and Guyana, has become a geopolitical flashpoint with significant implications for the burgeoning oil and gas sector in Guyana. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and U.S. President Donald Trump have taken starkly different stances on Nicolás Maduro’s territorial claims,…
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Chilean plans and the Bioceanic Road Corridor

April 15, 2025

And Brazil’s Arco Norte. Opportunity for Suriname. eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 15 April 2025–Plans by the Chilean government to develop the so-called Bioceanic Road Corridor and those of the Brazilian Arco Norte plan are both initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure and stimulating economic growth in South America. However, they differ in their focus and geographical scope. Both plans,…
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A Symbol of Resistance: Débora Rodrigues, Avenida Paulista, and Brazil’s Political Crossroads

April 7, 2025

eyesonbrasil In the heart of São Paulo, Avenida Paulista became a sea of voices, banners, and unwavering determination as tens of thousands gathered to demand justice and freedom. Among them stood former President Jair Bolsonaro and his wife, Michelle Bolsonaro, rallying their supporters in a moment that could redefine Brazil’s political landscape. The event was…
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Janja and Lula

April 7, 2025

Lula and Janja eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, April 6th 2025–Brazil’s Federal Attorney General’s Office (AGU) issued an opinion last Friday, April 4th, defining guidelines for the role of the president’s spouse, specifically addressing First Lady Rosângela da Silva (Janja) and her expenses. Prompted by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s administration’s Civil House amid criticism over Janja’s expenses, the AGU…
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Public Safety Crisis in Rio Comprido

April 4, 2025

eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, April 4, 2025 – The Rio Comprido neighborhood, in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, is facing a serious public security crisis. Drug traffickers have adopted intimidation tactics reminiscent of mafia practices, evicting families from their homes and demanding that companies employ relatives of imprisoned criminals, even if they don’t show up…
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Empty Rivers of Promise

April 1, 2025

Latin American, Caribbean Corruption and Hope eyesonsuriname Amsterdam April 1st 2025–In the shadow of lush rainforests and along the banks of murky rivers, another kind of darkness lurks – one created not by nature, but by human hands. Corruption, like a slow-flowing undercurrent, has embedded itself in the foundation of Suriname and its Caribbean sister islands, where…
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Crisis at the Supreme Court

March 28, 2025

The flaws in the judicial system that threaten Brazilian democracy eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, March 28, 2025 – The Brazilian judicial system is under the spotlight, and not for good reason. The case involving former president Jair Bolsonaro, accused of plotting a coup, has exposed glaring flaws that threaten democratic stability and public trust in institutions. Murillo…
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The Magnitsky Law and Its Potential Impact on Alexandre de Moraes and Brazil

March 23, 2025

eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, March 23rd, 2025 – The Magnitsky Act, originally enacted in the United States in 2012, is a powerful tool designed to sanction individuals accused of human rights violations and corruption. If President Donald Trump were to push for its application against Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, the consequences could ripple through…
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Embraer E195 E2 Jet Painted In The Colors Of The Brazilian Flag Green And Yellow With Aerolula Written On It Flying Above The Sugar Loaf At Sunrise

Brazil’s Presidential Plane: A Shift in Strategy

March 21, 2025

eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, March 21st, 2025 – When Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva opted for the KC-30 military aircraft for his upcoming flight to Japan, it raised eyebrows. The decision to bypass the Airbus A319, affectionately dubbed “Aerolula,” signals deeper concerns about the reliability of Brazil’s official presidential plane. The Flaws of Aerolula The…
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Electoral Transparency in Brazil

March 19, 2025

The Role of the CCJ and Caroline de Toni eyesonbrasil Caroline de Toni’s Leadership in the CCJ Amsterdam, March 19, 2025 – The Constitution and Justice Commission (CCJ), under the leadership of Congresswoman Caroline de Toni, plays a crucial role in the debate on the transparency and auditability of the Brazilian electoral system. De Toni,…
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