eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, June 14th, 2025 – The recent announcement by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding potential sanctions against Brazilian authorities under the Magnitsky Act has sparked intense debate and diplomatic concerns. While the full list of sanctioned individuals has not been officially confirmed, discussions have centered around Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes,…
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Diverging Paths: Lula and Macron’s Stances on Ukraine eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, June 8th, 2025 – During his visit to Paris, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva reaffirmed his support for a peace initiative jointly proposed by China and Brazil to mediate the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The six-point plan, which calls for non-escalation,…
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eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, June 7th, 2025 – Brazil’s international standing has taken a hit following Donald Trump’s blunt remark that President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is “a showman, and a bad one.” While Lula has long been known for his charismatic leadership, his recent foreign policy decisions—particularly his refusal to classify drug cartels as terrorist…
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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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eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, March 23rd, 2025 – The Magnitsky Act, originally enacted in the United States in 2012, is a powerful tool designed to sanction individuals accused of human rights violations and corruption.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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eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, March 22nd, 2025 – The redesign of Air Force One under Donald Trump’s vision is more than a mere aesthetic update; it’s a bold statement of national identity and sovereignty. The shift from the classic white and robin’s egg blue to a striking red, white, and blue palette aligns closely with Trump’s “Make…
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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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eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, March 11th, 2025 – Albert Ramdin, Suriname’s seasoned diplomat, has stepped into the spotlight as the newly elected Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS). His election marks a historic moment as the first Caribbean leader to hold this position. However, his tenure begins on a precarious note, as his diplomatic maneuvers…
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eyesonbrasil Introduction Amsterdam, March 3rd, 2025 – In a surprising turn of events, Argentina’s President Javier Milei has announced his intention to potentially withdraw from the Mercosur trade bloc and pursue a bilateral trade agreement with the United States. This move comes at a time when global politics are being reshaped by the return of…
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eyesonbrasil A New Chapter for Indonesia in BRICS Amsterdam, February 25th, 2025 – Indonesia’s entry into the BRICS bloc in January 2025 marked a significant milestone in its diplomatic journey. As the first Southeast Asian nation to join BRICS, Indonesia has injected fresh energy into the coalition, extending its reach into the dynamic Southeast Asian…
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