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Today, December 19, 2024, brings a medley of intriguing news from Brazil, starting with a statement from the new lawyer of Braga Netto, asserting there is no chance of a plea bargain, highlighting the general's commitment to democracy. Meanwhile, in the city of Petrópolis, residents face a grim Christmas with trash piling up on their doorsteps unless urgent action is taken to manage the waste crisis. In other news, the Brazilian Senate has stirred controversy by purchasing a license for the Clearview AI facial recognition software, known for its contentious data collection methods. This move has raised eyebrows due to potential conflicts with Brazil's General Data Protection Law (LGPD), which mandates user consent for data usage. Experts argue that the Senate's use of this technology could infringe on privacy rights, as it collects images from the internet without consent.
Adding to the fiscal drama, the Instituto Brasileiro de Museus (Ibram) was forced to cancel a procurement process following a warning from the Controladoria-Geral da União (CGU). The process, initially set to cost R$ 32.8 million, included exorbitant prices for items like bottled water and TV rentals. The cancellation came after auditors highlighted the risk of uneconomical acquisitions. Economic challenges persist, with the Congress facing a financial crunch, prompting discussions on budgetary maneuvers and fiscal strategies. Amidst these financial debates, entities have alerted Minister H...
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