Today's news from May 13, 2025, brings a range of intriguing developments from Brazil and beyond. In a notable international story, a climate scientist advising on Saudi Arabia's Neom megaproject has issued warnings that the futuristic city might alter weather patterns, impacting wind and sandstorm trajectories, adding another layer of complexity to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's flagship project. Meanwhile, back in Brazil, the Supreme Federal Court has suspended the diplomatic passport of former president Fernando Collor de Mello, who is serving a sentence for corruption in home confinement. The decision, driven by Minister Alexandre de Moraes, aims to prevent Collor from leaving the country, as he serves an eight-and-a-half-year sentence for receiving bribes from UTC Engenharia in exchange for steering BR Distribuidora contracts. On the economic front, Brazil's April IPCA index showed a decrease compared to March, aided by a weakening dollar, though internal fiscal policies remain a concern. In a tragic turn of events, a police intervention in the neighborhood of Cristo Redentor in Abaetetuba resulted in the deaths of four suspects during an altercation with military police. Amidst these developments, the government has announced the creation of a group to coordinate an artificial intelligence plan, indicating a strategic move towards technological advancement.

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