Judge rules Brazilian boy can officially have three fathers and one mother
CNN Brasil reports that as the child started school, he expressed his desire to get formal recognition for what he believed to be true: that he had three fathers.
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Rail and port project in Amazon wetland stirs angst among Quilombola fishers
Plans to construct a sprawling port and railway line in Brazil’s northeastern state of Maranhão is sparking concerns among some residents and civil society groups about its potential impact on the ...
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Brazil’s ragged finances are holding back its green ambitions
Its technical foundations for a green-production boom may be sound, but Brazil’s economic travails are an obstacle. The high cost of finance is putting off bigger investments in capital-intensive ...
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On a São Paulo eco-farm, Brazil’s landless movement makes its case for occupation
Comuna da Terra Irmã Alberta, a small oasis of green fields and trees, sits on the outskirts of São Paulo and is home to 65 small farmers who help supply Brazil’s largest city with fruits and ...
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The intriguing history behind this beautiful Brazilian island
Today, tourists flock to the tropical island of Ilha Grande, Brazil, in search of sun, sea, and unspoiled nature. A UNESCO ...