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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Bribery Allegations and the Shadow of U.S. Trade Sanctions eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, October 7th, 2025 – As Brazil faces a sweeping Section 301 investigation by the United States Trade Representative (USTR), one of its crown jewels—Embraer—is now in the spotlight for alleged bribery practices that could trigger serious consequences. The aerospace giant, long celebrated for its…
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the world can no longer look to the US for strong leadership by Patrick Wintour / eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 24 Sept 2025–US president’s speech made a mockery of UN values and highlights the need for strong anti-Trumpian alliances Such is the gravitational pull cast by Donald Trump and the US economy that the politics of the…
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How the Magnitsky Act Is Reshaping the Moraes Circle and Stirring Global Diplomacy eyesonbrasil 🇺🇸🔥 Chapter 1: The Expansion of the Magnitsky Act Amsterdam, September 24th, 2024 – In a move that reverberated through Brazil’s political and judicial elite, U.S. President Donald Trump extended the Global Magnitsky Act sanctions to Viviane Barci de Moraes, wife…
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eyesonbrasil In a dramatic escalation of diplomatic rhetoric, President Donald J. Trump has turned his attention to Brazil, accusing its government of authoritarianism, political persecution, and judicial overreach. The move has sparked international debate and raised questions about the future of U.S.-Brazil relations. 🔥 Tariffs and Accusations: Trump’s Offensive Against Judicial Overreach Trump’s remarks came…
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eyesonbrasil As the United Nations Summit convenes in New York, Brazil finds itself once again at the center of global attention. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, now well into his third term after taking office on January 1st, 2023, faces mounting international pressure and domestic scrutiny as he prepares for a potential reelection bid.…
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eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, September 15th, 2025 – In a country as vast and diverse as Brazil, financial inclusion has long been a challenge. But in 2020, something extraordinary happened: the Central Bank launched Pix, a real-time payment system that shattered barriers and democratized access to money. Today, Pix is not just a tool—it’s a lifeline. And…
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eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, September 14th, 2025 — Brazil’s political landscape was rocked this week by a dramatic testimony before the Senate’s Security Commission. Eduardo Tagliaferro, a former advisor to the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), presented what he claims are undeniable proofs of procedural fraud committed by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. The session, chaired by…
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eyesonbrasil 🇧🇷🇺🇸 Amsterdam, September 13th, 2025 — The trial of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has become more than a domestic reckoning—it’s now a geopolitical flashpoint. As Brazil’s Supreme Court edges toward a historic verdict, the Trump administration and American conservative circles are watching with intense scrutiny, transforming the courtroom drama into a transcontinental political…
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eyesonbrasil, Amsterdam, 10 September 2025 When President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva convened an emergency BRICS summit on September 8th, the official reason was clear: respond to the economic shockwaves of Donald Trump’s 50% tariff blitz on Brazilian exports. But beneath the surface, many observers saw something deeper — a strategic SOS from a president…
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