In today's roundup of the latest news from January 26, 2026, we begin with economic developments and social welfare in Brazil. The Caixa Econômica Federal disbursed the January installment of Bolsa Família to beneficiaries with a Social Registration Number ending in 6. This month's program reaches 18.77 million families, with a total expenditure of R$ 13.1 billion. Beneficiaries will receive a minimum of R$ 600, with additional payments for families with young children and pregnant women, as part of efforts to support vulnerable groups affected by natural disasters across several Brazilian states, including Rio Grande do Norte, Bahia, and others. Notably, 120 municipalities in Rio Grande do Norte benefitted from unified payments due to severe drought conditions, and the program's protective rule allows families improving their income to still receive partial benefits for a limited time. Meanwhile, in Salvador, a proposed law against "Christophobia" is stirring debate as it awaits the mayor's sanction. This legislation, set against the backdrop of the upcoming Carnival, proposes fines for hostility towards Christian faith, raising questions about freedom of expression and potential censorship. Similar initiatives have been noted in other major Brazilian cities like São Paulo, Belo Horizonte, and Recife, aiming to combat intolerance.

In international news, a historic winter storm has wreaked havoc across the United States, causing at least 10 fatalities, widespread t...

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