From: Counting the Cost
Gold is now the top reserve asset. Is dollar dominance at risk?
Gold now accounts for 27% of global reserve holdings, overtaking US Treasuries as the world’s largest reserve asset.
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‘We aren’t the big favourites,’ Brazil’s Casemiro says
Brazil are aiming for a record-extending sixth world title at the 2026 tournament in North America.
US targets Brazil with new tariffs over trade practices
The US plans new 25 percent tariffs on Brazilian imports, citing issues like deforestation and digital trade practices.
Vinicius brings Maracana curtain-raiser to life as Brazil rout Panama 6-2
Christian Pulisic breaks goal drought as US beat Senegal 3-2 in international friendly ahead of World Cup.
From: Fault Lines
Rio’s Forever War
In 2025, Brazil’s deadliest police raid killed 120 people and exposed a pattern of mishandled evidence and impunity.
Published On 31 May 2026
‘Arbitrary measures’: Lula slams US ‘terror’ designation for Brazil gangs
Lula warned that labelling Brazil’s criminal networks as ‘terrorists’ could ‘undermine’ local law enforcement efforts.
‘A landmark’: Brazil’s prosecutors hail court ruling to preserve Fordlandia
Advocates have argued that Brazil’s government has dragged its feat over Fordlandia’s fate, leaving the site to decay.
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Kambo: What is the frog poison ‘spiritual ritual’ killing detoxers?
Indigenous groups have warned against the use of kambo by non-specialist practitioners.
US to designate two Brazilian gangs as ‘terrorist’ organisations
Trump administration has used crime and drug trafficking to push for greater US military influence across Latin America.
Neymar set to miss Brazil World Cup opener due to calf injury
Neymar was injured playing for Santos in the Brazil domestic league, and is now confirmed to miss World Cup friendlies.
World Cup contenders: Can ‘underrated’ Brazil end 24-year title drought?
While one of the least fancied Brazilian World Cup sides of all time, Ancelotti’s squad is still loaded with talent.
