In today's update from Brazil, the Brazilian Supreme Court's First Chamber is in the spotlight as it reviews appeals from former President Jair Bolsonaro and six other defendants convicted for their roles in the 2022 coup attempt, with sentences ranging from 16 to 27 years. Meanwhile, the federal government is probing threats to workers at the Marituba Substation in Pará, a key electrical infrastructure, amidst preparations for COP30 in Belém, with the Comando Vermelho criminal faction demanding a halt to the substation's expansion. Security has been heightened to ensure the event's success. Elsewhere, Suzane von Richthofen, convicted of murdering her parents, has adopted the surname Muniz after marrying a doctor and now resides in Águas de Lindóia, São Paulo. Symon Castro, wanted for his involvement in the January 8, 2023 coup attempt, made headlines by interrupting an event in Buenos Aires, claiming his innocence and highlighting the plight of others he believes are wrongfully accused.On the international front, Brazilian President Lula is set to criticize the US military mobilization against Venezuela at the upcoming CELAC-EU summit, though attendance is expected to be low due to fears of provoking Donald Trump. Meanwhile, tensions escalate as Peru's Congress declares Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum persona non grata over Mexico's asylum offer to former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chavez. Back home, federal funding has been announced for hotel expansion in Belém...

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