Brazil

Amphibians use scream inaudible to humans for self-defense against predators, new study suggests

Researchers in South America have recorded the use of ultrasound by a frog for defense against predators, a first in the region, shedding light on amphibian behavior.

'A president must learn how to count': FM Katz fires back at Brazil's Lula

Katz’s response did not hold back from acknowledging the error, writing that “there should be a law that every person who wishes to become president must learn to count.”

Sao Paulo adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

In November, the city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil was the first city in the country to adopt the IHRA definition.

Former Brazil military chiefs implicate Bolsonaro in coup conspiracy

Their accounts place Bolsonaro at the center of a plot to declare martial law and stop leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva coming to power after he won the election that year.

By REUTERS
15/03/2024

Development for diabetes: Cow in Brazil produces human insulin in milk

A brown cow from the south of Brazil has made history as the first transgenic cow capable of producing human insulin in her milk. The advancement could herald a new era in insulin production.

Brazil President Lula's approval dips after Israel-Gaza remarks

Brazilian President compares Israel to Nazi Germany and loses voter approval for the comment among evangelical Christians.

By REUTERS
07/03/2024

Brazil’s Lula says he did not compare Israel’s conduct to the Holocaust

Lula maintained that he believes Israel is guilty of committing genocide against Gazan civilians, saying he didn't expect Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to understand his statement.

Ex-Brazil president seen waving Israeli flag as hundreds of thousands gather in support

The rally was held in support of Bolsonaro in light of investigations against him for allegedly plotting a coup after denying election results.

Evoking ire, Lula doubles down on comparing Israel to Nazis, Gaza to Holocaust

Regardless of Lula’s comments, over 80% of the Brazilian public disagreed with his statements, according to a CNN Brazil poll. 

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