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Today's news brings a whirlwind of updates from Brazil and beyond, with climate change predictions, economic tensions, and cultural celebrations leading the charge. As of February 11, 2025, we start with climate news, where the Earth appears to be on the verge of surpassing the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, according to climate models that suggest the planet may have already entered a multi-decade period above this threshold.1 In the realm of international trade, tensions simmer as the Brazilian government contemplates taxing American tech giants in response to President Donald Trump's announcement of a potential 25% tariff increase on steel and aluminum imports, a move that would heavily impact Brazil, the second-largest exporter of these materials.2 However, Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad refutes claims of such tech taxes, highlighting the complexity of international economic relations.3
Meanwhile, President Lula's administration is proactively preparing to counteract Trump's tariffs by expanding trade agreements with China, Europe, and Mercosur. This strategic pivot aims to mitigate the economic impact and foster new alliances.4 On the domestic front, corruption issues surface with the Federal Police indicting judges and lawyers in Maranhão for selling verdicts, showcasing ongoing challenges in Brazil's judicial system.5 In the cultural spher...
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