BRAZIL TODAY

 Elon Musk's net worth suffered a significant drop this Thursday (5), with a reduction of US$ 26.6 billion, equivalent to R$ 148.8 billion, according to the most recent survey by Forbes magazine. The fall occurred mainly after shares of Tesla, the electric vehicle manufacturer led by Musk, fell 14% on the financial market. Despite the billion-dollar loss, Musk remains at the top of the list of the richest people on the planet, still accumulating a fortune estimated at US$ 387.9 billion (around R$ 2.17 trillion). He remains comfortably ahead of the second-placed Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, who has a net worth of US$ 236.3 billion (R$ 1.32 trillion).  The devaluation movement took place against the backdrop of public tension between Musk and former US President Donald Trump. In strong statements on Thursday, Trump threatened to end subsidies and government contracts signed with companies owned by the South African billionaire. Musk's response was equally explosive. The exchan...

 Meta, the company responsible for the Facebook and Instagram platforms, confirmed on Wednesday (4) that it had blocked the profiles of federal deputy Carla Zambelli (PL-SP), in compliance with the order of Minister Alexandre de Moraes, of the Federal Supreme Court (STF). The measure is part of the actions taken after the parliamentarian had her preventive detention ordered. Sentenced by the STF to 10 years in prison for involvement in the hacking of the National Council of Justice (CNJ) systems, Zambelli left Brazil at the end of May. According to information gathered, she crossed the border into Argentina without immigration records and, from Buenos Aires, embarked for the United States. In a note, she stated that her final destination is Europe. In a statement sent to the STF, Meta declared that it had fully complied with the decision, which included blocking the parliamentarian's accounts, preserving the content and providing her registration data. On X (formerly Twitter), Zamb...

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva arrived in Paris on Wednesday (4), where he is making a state visit at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. The agenda includes bilateral meetings, institutional commitments and events aimed at strengthening relations between Brazil and France. During the meeting with Macron, the signing of around 20 agreements in strategic areas such as public security, education, scientific research, vaccines and technology is expected. A new joint declaration on climate change is also expected to be announced, in addition to possible investments in sectors of mutual interest. “We will discuss issues of great global relevance, such as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Israel's attacks on the Gaza Strip, the agreement between Mercosur and the European Union and partnerships in the field of defense, such as the nuclear submarine project,” Lula said before the trip, in an interview at the Planalto Palace. The Brazilian president will also hav...

 On June 1, 2025, Ukraine carried out one of the most audacious military operations since the beginning of the conflict with Russia. Dubbed “Operation Telaraña,” the offensive involved the coordinated launch of 117 kamikaze drones against five Russian air bases, including strategic locations in Siberia. The operation resulted in the destruction of at least 41 aircraft, including Tu-95 and Tu-22M strategic bombers, as well as a rare A-50 control plane.  The success of the operation was not limited to the physical destruction of Russian military assets. It exposed significant vulnerabilities in Russia’s air defenses and demonstrated Ukraine’s ability to deliver long-range strikes with surgical precision. Analysts have compared the psychological and strategic impact of the offensive to the attack on Pearl Harbor, highlighting the surprise and effectiveness of the Ukrainian action.  The execution of Operation Telaraña involved months of planning and technological innovation. ...

 During a new round of negotiations held on Monday (2) in Istanbul, Russia handed over to the Ukrainian delegation a memorandum with the terms demanded by Moscow for a complete ceasefire. The information was disclosed by Vladimir Medinsky, Kremlin advisor and head of the Russian negotiating team. According to Medinsky, among the proposals discussed, one of them foresees a temporary truce of two to three days in certain conflict areas. The Russian news agency RIA detailed that two main suggestions were presented for the suspension of the fighting. The first alternative requires that Ukrainian forces completely leave four regions that Moscow claims as part of its territory. The second proposal is linked to a broader agreement, which would include a series of conditions previously defined by the Russians. The Ukrainian delegation confirmed receipt of the document, but stated that there was not yet enough time for a full analysis of its content. "Until now, we have not received any f...

 President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will make an official visit to France from June 4 to 9. This will be the first state visit by a Brazilian head of government to the country in over a decade, symbolizing the strengthening of bilateral relations. The agenda includes meetings with President Emmanuel Macron, high-level meetings, cultural events, solemn ceremonies and debates on the economy, defense and global issues. The official reception will take place at the traditional Courtyard of Honor of the Invalides in Paris, followed by a meeting at the Elysee Palace, where agreements will be signed between the delegations. In addition to bilateral discussions, the leaders will also address international issues such as the reform of global governance, the fight against extremism and preparations for COP 30, which will be hosted by Brazil. During his stay, Lula will be awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Paris 8, recognized for its commitment to the democratization of educa...

 Brazil is emerging as one of the economies with the best performance at the beginning of 2025. According to data released this Friday (30) by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), Brazil's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 1.4% in the first quarter of the year, compared to the last three months of 2024. The result was driven mainly by the strength of agribusiness and puts the country ahead of all nations in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the European Union and even the G7 — a group that brings together the seven largest global economies. According to the OECD, the average growth of member countries was just 0.1% in the same period, well below the 0.5% recorded in the fourth quarter of last year. The G7's performance was also disappointing: growth fell from 0.4% to 0.1% between the two quarters. The eurozone and the European Union each grew by 0.3% in the first three months of the year. In total, 17 OECD countries report...

 Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio expressed concern about the United States' attempt to include Brazilian criminal groups, such as Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) and Comando Vermelho (CV), on the list of terrorist organizations. He believes that this proposal could be misused for political purposes. During the 2nd International Seminar on Public Security, Human Rights and Democracy, held in São Paulo, Blasio warned of the risks of this classification, especially if it is adopted in a context of external political interests. The event, organized by the Institute for the Reform of State-Business Relations (IREE) and the IDP, brought together authorities, parliamentarians and representatives of civil society. Blasio stressed that Latin American countries are right to be concerned about US interference in internal affairs. According to him, there is a risk that legitimate legal tools could end up being distorted to serve political objectives. “If anyone thinks that this typ...