Today's headlines from March 11, 2025, bring us a diverse array of developments from Brazil. In the political arena, President Lula finds himself in a precarious position reminiscent of former President Dilma, as he employs fiscal maneuvers to meet the targets of the fiscal framework, drawing opposition scrutiny. Meanwhile, Gleisi Hoffmann, the new Minister of Institutional Relations, has taken office at the Palácio do Planalto with a message of collaboration and dialogue. Known for her combative nature and loyalty to Lula, Hoffmann emphasized her commitment to working with political forces and societal organizations to foster alliances and respect differences. Adding to the political landscape, the Rio Grande do Norte government is strengthening international cooperation with Portugal through an official visit to the Território Arrábida, building on an agreement from November 2024. In a separate move, Colonel Hélio Oliveira, a retired Air Force aviator, has announced his candidacy for the Senate in 2026, seeking support from the Liberal Party.

On the cultural front, Anne Moura, the National Secretary of Women of the PT, has highlighted that cultural committees set up by President Lula and Minister of Culture Margareth Menezes were utilized to elect allies in 2024, raising concerns about political favoritism. In the education sector, the teachers' strike in Rio Grande do Norte continues into its third week, with no resolution in sight as negotiations between th...

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