eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, November 15th, 2025 – At COP30 in Belém, the Amazon’s Indigenous peoples made their message unmistakably clear: President Lula does not speak for us. In a dramatic protest that pierced the diplomatic calm of the summit, Indigenous activists stormed the venue’s Blue Zone, demanding recognition, protection, and autonomy. Their chants echoed through the…
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A Blow to Brazil’s Climate Credibility eyesonbrasil 🚫 A Diplomatic Setback at COP30 Amsterdam, November 13th, 2025 – At COP30 in Belém, Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva unveiled the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF), a flagship initiative aimed at securing billions in international funding to protect the Amazon and other tropical forests. But…
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eyesonbrasil Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made headlines with his unexpected trip to Bogotá, Colombia, where he met with President Gustavo Petro to discuss regional cooperation and the political crisis in Venezuela. The timing of this visit—amid rising tensions in the Caribbean and the approach of U.S. aircraft carriers—has fueled speculation about Lula’s…
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eyesonsuriname The Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) is reshaping how the world approaches forest conservation. Unveiled during the leaders’ summit at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, this global financing mechanism blends public and private investments to support countries that actively preserve their tropical forests. With an ambitious goal to mobilize up to $125 billion, the TFFF…
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Carbon Footprint Measurement, Mitigation Policy, and Fair Agricultural Trade eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 1 nov 2025– Global food production stands at a critical crossroads. On one hand, the sector must provide sufficient food for a growing world population; on the other, a drastic reduction in the environmental impact of agriculture and land use is urgently needed. Agriculture and…
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Between Sustainability and Food Security eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, Oct. 30th 2025– The way governments support their agricultural sector is under pressure. A new report from the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) shows that while countries are paying more attention to sustainability in their agricultural policy, major steps are still needed. The central dilemma: how can…
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eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, October 13th, 2025 – In a stunning development, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has officially confirmed that Filipe Martins, former international affairs advisor to President Jair Bolsonaro, did not enter the United States on December 30, 2022—contradicting a document used by Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes to justify Martins’…
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eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, October 9th, 2025 – As Brazil grapples with a wave of methanol poisonings linked to adulterated alcoholic beverages, investigators are now exploring a chilling possibility: could the notorious criminal faction PCC (First Capital Command) be behind the contamination? The unfolding story is as explosive as the crisis itself. ⚠️ The Crisis: Tainted Liquor…
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eyesonbrasil María Corina Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize win has reignited conversations in Brazil about conservative figures who might one day receive similar recognition—especially as Brazil’s political climate increasingly mirrors Venezuela’s. In October 2025, María Corina Machado, Venezuela’s opposition leader, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her “tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people…
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eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, October 9th, 2025 – In a landmark move for Brazil’s transportation infrastructure, the federal government and MRS Logística have sealed an agreement to invest in the construction of the EF-118 railway, a new passenger and cargo line connecting Rio de Janeiro to Vitória, the capital of Espírito Santo. This ambitious project, part of…
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