Brazil
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Analysis of Brazil's policy signalling profile
Brazil's WokeMeter assessment score of 60 reflects a high level of policy signalling intensity, placing it at the 91.9th percentile globally, with a rank of 15 out of 186 countries. The overall score is slightly elevated compared to the dimension scores due to Brazil's notable legislative and regulatory activism, which scored 71.07, indicating a strong presence of progressive policies in this area. Recent trends in Brazil have shown a focus on regulatory measures and legislative actions that align with Western-style progressive policy signalling, thereby increasing its overall assessment score.
The dimension scores for Brazil present a varied landscape of policy signalling intensity. The highest signalling intensity is observed in the Legislative/Regulatory Activism dimension, suggesting a robust legislative framework supporting progressive policies. On the other hand, Media & Platform Moderation and Education & Curriculum Signalling dimensions show moderately high intensity, with scores of 55.37 and 56.70, respectively. This indicates a moderate level of inclusion in educational content and content moderation practices. The Speech & Expression Climate and Corporate/Investor Signalling dimensions have similar scores, reflecting a balanced approach toward freedom of expression and corporate DEI policies. The Protest & Activism Salience dimension, scoring 59.09, illustrates a notable presence of social activism, contributing to Brazil's composite score.
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Recent Events
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Avignon turns 80: Wagner Moura, Isabelle Huppert attend France's oldest theatre festival
FRANCE 24's Olivia Salazar-Winspear brings us all the latest from the Avignon performing arts festival, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary. This year, Golden Globe winners, Brazilian actor Wagner Moura and French actress Isabelle Huppert are starring in shows. The festival has also chosen Korean as its language of honour and turns the spotlight on artists from the Mediterranean region. Salazar-Winspear also talks to the co-director of Avignon's fringe program. It's known as the "off" in French and features more than 1,700 shows performed in public spaces around the city. Finally, she gives us her recommendation for a fringe show that is not to be missed.
World Cup 2026: Bangladeshi fans go wild for Brazil and Argentina
Bangladesh may not be at this year’s World Cup, but that hasn’t stopped football fever gripping the nation and two teams are enjoying far more support than any others: Brazil and Argentina. Vast crowds of flag-waving fans have been packing watch parties and taking to the streets to celebrate the Latin giants’ victories, though not all are happy about it.
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Tavolara glamping: Government revokes special economic zone approval in Sardinia, no luxury resort
A luxury resort financed by Brazilian investors was planned, with special economic zone status to bypass landscape and environmental rules. Civic and environmental groups forced the government to revoke the permits, and the regional authority has appealed to the administrative court.
Why Lebanon Is Celebrating Brazil’s Win
Our correspondent Abdi Latif Dahir visits a Brazil national team World Cup watch party in Tripoli, Lebanon. Brazil is especially popular here as it’s home to the world’s largest Lebanese diaspora.
‘Chock full of incredible animals’: marine expedition uncovers 31 new species in two weeks
Experts worked in ocean midwater off Brazil at near-record speeds thanks to cutting-edge tech A marine biology expedition in international waters off the coast of Brazil has discovered 31 new species in just two weeks. The researchers believe the speed at which the species were found and identified may be a record, in part because of the cutting-edge technology designed and built by the science and engineering team. For the first time on board a ship, the researchers were able to observe the living 3D cellular structure of microbial life thanks to a technological breakthrough nicknamed the Squid. Continue reading...
Could Brazil’s Next Big Soccer Star Be Scouted By AI?
Recruitment apps powered by artificial intelligence are gaining ground in Brazil, promising to even the playing field and find more soccer talent.
World Cup drives Brazil's online betting boom
With the World Cup underway, Brazil is experiencing an online betting boom, as over a third of adults are expected to bet on the tournament. The boom comes with consequences, as official figures show a link with mental health issues. A bill is even going through the Brazilian parliament to ban celebrities from advertising for betting companies. FRANCE 24's Jan Onoszko tells us more from Rio de Janeiro.
Brazil's Lula signs decree to freeze illegal betting platform funds
Brazil: Court convicts Bolsonaro's son over US lobbying
The ex-president's son Eduardo Bolsonaro has been sentenced to four years and two months for meddling in his father's coup attempt trial by seeking help from the US.