Brazil
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Score Analysis
Analysis of Brazil's policy signalling profile
Brazil's Social Policy Signalling Index stands at a composite score of 61.86, placing it 13th globally out of 186 countries and in the 93.0th percentile. This reflects a relatively high level of policy signalling intensity, particularly in legislative and regulatory activism, which is the strongest dimension with a score of 74.44. The overall score takes into account recent trends and developments, including a consistently active legislative framework that supports progressive policy initiatives. Brazil's position is bolstered by its legislative efforts, although challenges remain in fully aligning with Western-style progressive norms.
Analyzing the dimension scores, Brazil displays a balanced distribution across various aspects of policy signalling. The Speech & Expression Climate and Corporate/Investor Signalling both hover around the low 60s, indicating moderate engagement in these areas. Institutional DEI policies and Education & Curriculum Signalling show a similar intensity, suggesting active, albeit not leading, efforts in integrating diversity and inclusion within institutional frameworks. Media & Platform Moderation and Protest & Activism Salience are slightly lower, pointing to moderate levels of engagement in content moderation and civil activism. These scores collectively paint a picture of a country with a comprehensive, yet not extreme, approach to policy signalling intensity.
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Recent Events
Events that influenced this country's score
Presidential campaign heats up in Brazil, as Lula and F. Bolsonaro hold rival rallies
Brazilian president Lula de Silva and his political opponent Flavio Bolsonaro pressed on with their presidential campaigns over the weekend, as both candidates held rallies in Rio De Janeiro. Top of the agenda for both candidates was crime, though the two took distinctly different approaches to the issue. Details by Camille Corcoran.
Brazillian football star Ronaldinho makes a comeback at the age of 46
Former Brazil football star Ronaldinho, who had retired in 2015, said on Thursday that he was making a comeback 11 years later with Italian third-division club Ravenna to try and score "a 300th goal".
Ronaldinho returns in search of 'beautiful' 300th goal
Former Brazil star Ronaldinho, who retired from the game in 2015, said on Thursday that he was making a comeback 11 years later with Italian third-division side Ravenna to try and score "a 300th goal". The 46-year-old, who won the World Cup in 2002 and the Ballon d'Or in 2005, ended a glittering career when he played his last official match in September 2015 with Brazilian club Fluminense.
Laura Cardoso, legend of Brazilian soap operas, dies aged 98
Her death was confirmed by relatives via the actress's official Instagram. On TV she shone in telenovelas including "Chocolate com Pimenta", "Caminho das Índias" and "Gabriela".
Cameroon wins first Women's Africa Cup of Nations title
Cameroon defeated tournament newcomers Malawi 3-0 in the final to win its first Women's Africa Cup of Nations title. Marie Ngah Manga scored twice and Naomi Eto added another goal. Both finalists, along with Morocco and Algeria, qualified for next year's Women's World Cup in Brazil.
Brazil’s Lula launches historic fourth term bid – but son of jailed Bolsonaro stands in his way
President, 80, vows to keep far-right from power as Flávio Bolsonaro tells supporters he will ‘fight this system’ Brazil’s leftwing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has launched his campaign for a historic fourth term and vowed that as long as he lived he would not allow the “shameless” right to return to power. Addressing a sea of supporters in São Bernardo do Campo, the industrial city where his political career began nearly half a century ago, the 80-year-old politician reminded voters of the chaos and violence that unfolded during the 2018-22 presidency of his far-right predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro, whose son Flávio Bolsonaro will face Lula in October’s presidential election. Continue reading...
Brazil’s Disease-Fighting Mosquitoes
Our reporter, Apoorva Mandavilli, goes inside a mosquito factory in Brazil, where scientists are producing millions of mosquitoes to fight deadly tropical diseases in a warming world.
Brazil orders Discord to halt livestreaming after teen death
Brazil has ordered Discord to suspend livestreaming as authorities scrutinize how the platform protects young users. The move follows a case described a "real-life horror show" that has triggered national outrage.