The government of Jair Bolsonaro auctioned on Tuesday on Monday the national parks of Aparados da Serra and the Serra Geral, as part of a … Bolsonaro Sells National Parks To Private CompaniesRead more
Brazil
Posted inBrazil / Court / Hydroelectric / News
Court Suspends Belo Monte Dam License in Victory for Indigenous People
In a victory for indigenous people in Brazil, a court has suspended the license for one of the world’s largest hydroelectric dams, just weeks before … Court Suspends Belo Monte Dam License in Victory for Indigenous PeopleRead more
Posted inAmazon / Bank / Brazil / Deforestation / News
Morgan Stanley is linked to deforestation in the Amazon
Morgan Stanley is a shareholder in two of the three largest beef producers in Brazil. The company owns 3.4% of Marfrig, the second-largest meatpacker in … Morgan Stanley is linked to deforestation in the AmazonRead more
Posted inBrazil / Land / School / ToMl / USA Empire
Harvard’s half-billion land stake in Brazil marred by conflict and abuse
After the 2008 economic crisis, Harvard University, one of the most respected educational institutions in the world, sought to reallocate its endowment funds to safer … Harvard’s half-billion land stake in Brazil marred by conflict and abuseRead more
Posted inBrazil / Facebook / News / Social Control Media
Facebook, Twitter Remove Accounts of Bolsonaro Supporters Following Court Order
Facebook Inc and Twitter Inc took down the accounts of several high-profile supporters of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro following a Supreme Court order, a move … Facebook, Twitter Remove Accounts of Bolsonaro Supporters Following Court OrderRead more
Posted inBrazil / Journalism / News
The prosecution of Glenn Greenwald and the global war on free speech
The “criminal conspiracy” charges levelled by the Brazilian government against Intercept Brasil publisher and renowned investigative journalist Glenn Greenwald is the latest in a series … The prosecution of Glenn Greenwald and the global war on free speechRead more
Posted inBrazil / Journalism / News
Glenn Greenwald Charged With Cybercrimes in Brazil
Federal prosecutors in Brazil on Tuesday charged the American journalist Glenn Greenwald with cybercrimes for his role in bringing to light cellphone messages that have … Glenn Greenwald Charged With Cybercrimes in BrazilRead more
Posted inBrazil / Journalism / News
Stand With Glenn Greenwald
In an obvious attempt to retaliate against The Intercept’s critical reporting on abuses committed by Brazilian judicial officials, prosecutors have filed a criminal complaint against … Stand With Glenn GreenwaldRead more
Posted inBrazil / Politics / ToMl
Bolsonaro is Killing People & Destroying the Amazon
AMY GOODMAN: We are going to play now the words of Davi Kopenawa, the fourth Right Livelihood winner, the laureate, tonight. I want to thank … Bolsonaro is Killing People & Destroying the AmazonRead more
Posted inBrazil / Court / Monsanto-Bayer / ToMl
Monsanto wins $7.7b lawsuit in Brazil
A Brazilian appeals court has decided in favor of Monsanto, the global agribusiness conglomerate, in a landmark class-action lawsuit filed by Brazilian farmers’ unions. The … Monsanto wins $7.7b lawsuit in BrazilRead more