In today's news from December 13, 2025, Brazilian politics and international diplomacy take center stage. Hugo Motta, President of the Chamber, came to the defense of his staff member, Mariângela Fialek, who was implicated in a Federal Police operation investigating irregularities in the allocation of parliamentary amendments. Motta praised Fialek as a competent and responsible technician, highlighting her contributions to improving the tracking systems for these amendments. Meanwhile, in Poços de Caldas, MG, the Minas Gerais Military Police launched Operation Natalina 2025, bolstered by 140 police cadets to increase the city's security presence during the festive season.

In the realm of international relations, a significant diplomatic victory was celebrated by Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who thanked President Lula for his efforts to lift the sanctions imposed on him by the U.S. under the Magnitsky Act. These sanctions, which were initially applied due to alleged human rights abuses, were lifted after Lula's discussions with Donald Trump. Moraes hailed this as a triumph for Brazilian sovereignty and democracy. Lula humorously commented on Moraes' age while underscoring the importance of fair international treatment.

On the lighter side of news, a raccoon, affectionately dubbed the "trashed panda," is suspected of raiding snacks from a Department of Motor Vehicles office. In sports, the Palmeiras football club defended its synthetic...

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