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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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 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 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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eyesonbrasil – Amsterdam, 10 September 2025 As U.S. warships inch closer to Venezuela’s coast and fighter jets roar over the Caribbean, a different kind of storm brews deep in the Amazon. In Manaus, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva met with Colombian President Gustavo Petro to inaugurate the Centro de Cooperação Policial Internacional da…
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eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, September 10th, 2025 – In a sobering reflection on Brazil’s current economic climate, attorney Jeffrey Chiquini, representing political strategist Filipe Martins, recently warned that judicial insecurity is driving investors and entrepreneurs away from Brazil. His remarks echo a growing concern among business leaders: when legal unpredictability collides with political turbulence, the private sector…
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eyesonbrasil 🥩 The Rise of a Meatpacking Giant Amsterdam, July 25th, 2025 – Once hailed as a titan of Brazil’s agribusiness sector, JBS—one of the world’s largest meatpackers—now finds itself cornered by a geopolitical storm that threatens its very foundation. For years, JBS thrived on robust exports of beef to the United States, feeding American…
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eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, July 15th, 2025 – In a legal drama that spans two continents, the case of Felipe Martins—former international advisor to ex-president Jair Bolsonaro—has evolved into a litmus test for judicial integrity, diplomatic tensions, and the future of Brazil–U.S. relations. ⚖️ The Brazilian Front: A New Chapter Under André Mendonça The appointment of Supreme…
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Brazilian government statistics in Brasilia show that China largely stopped buying U.S. soy during the extended trade dispute and boosted imports from Brazil, buying nearly 80% of the country’s soy crop in 2019. Brazil could therefore lose some recent gains it made in the global soy market during the US-China trade war if those two…
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