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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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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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 Amsterdam, September 22nd, 2025 – In the heart of Brazil’s political storm, Congresswoman Caroline de Toni (PL-SC) has emerged as one of the most vocal advocates for a full and unconditional amnesty for those involved in the January 8th, 2023 protests in Brasília. As the president of the Constitution and Justice Commission (CCJ), de…
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eyesonbrasil 🗽 Chapter I: From UN Summit to Onitsuka Tiger While President Lula arrived in New York for the UN Summit with a reduced delegation and a heavy diplomatic agenda, First Lady Janja da Silva was spotted engaging in a different kind of international relations—retail diplomacy. Eyewitnesses claim she was seen browsing a Japanese fashion…
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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, 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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