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October 25th, 2018 - 1:14 am § in Misc.

Going Thirsty In The Land Of The Rainforest

When São Paulo’s water ran out Deforestation in Amazonia in the service of agribusiness has depleted the rainfall in southernmost Latin America and now the powerhouse city of São Paulo is in severe drought.[...]

April 28th, 2017 - 10:08 am § in Foreign Affairs

Workers Strike Against Conservative Government

Brazil crippled by general strike RIO DE JANEIRO, April 28 (Xinhua) — Brazil’s transportation, schools and businesses were brought to a halt on Friday as Brazilian unions launched a full-scale strike nationwide to protest President Michel Temer’s social security and labor reforms. [...]