Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Spain, Mexico and Uruguay sign statement and express “deep concern” 01/05/2026 The Brazilian government continues to monitor developments following the U.S. attack on Venezuela with concern. Brazilian sources acknowledge the gravity of the U.S. action and the level of interference in the region but recommend caution. They argue that it […]
NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2025 12/03/2025 VALE AND GLENCORE PLANNING COPPER JOINT VENTURE Vale Base Metals signs deal with Swiss mining company to develop area already under exploration in Canada. Vale has taken another step toward doubling its copper output by 2030. The mining company announced Tuesday (2) that its Canada-based subsidiary Vale […]
Approach focused on more patrols, weapons and equipment is driving faster growth in outlays 12/30/2025 A public security policy increasingly centered on visible policing and investment in weapons and equipment has pushed state-level spending in the area to grow at faster rates than education or health outlays in most of Brazil’s states this […]