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Trump and His Lies, Tax Wars: Brazil and the World Were Taxed

  Brazil's trade deficit with the United States: an unequal relationship: Despite being one of the largest economies in Latin America, Brazil maintains an unbalanced trade balance with the United States. According to data released by O Globo, in 2024 Brazil imported about $ 44 billion in American products, while Brazilian exports to the US added only $ 42 billion. That is, the country closed the year with a commercial deficit of approximately $ 2 billion.   This result puts Brazil among the few business partners that maintain an unfavorable relationship with the United States. In practical terms, it means that Brazil buys more than it can sell to the US market, something that aggravates external dependence and reduces the competitiveness of national industry.   In addition, the deficit occurs even in sectors where Brazil has export tradition, such as agribusiness and mining. Factors such as technical barriers, sanitary requirements and, especially, Trump's tariff wars...
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Trump takes legal action against Moraes in the US and reignites debate on global censorship

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 It is well known that, in the digital age, conflicts involving freedom of expression and judicial decisions increasingly cross national borders. Among the many relevant factors, the difficulty of reconciling the sovereignty of States with the transnational functioning of digital platforms, as well as the political use of discourse on censorship, stand out. The recent case in which the company Trump Media took legal action in the United States against Minister Alexandre de Moraes of the Federal Supreme Court, highlights this complex intersection between politics, justice and global communication.


It is known that the differences between the legal systems of different countries can generate clashes when decisions made in one territory affect foreign companies or citizens. Such as Brazilian court orders that limit the reach of content published by platforms based in the United States, these actions have led to disputes over what is understood as censorship or legitimate regulation. By taking legal action in the United States against Moraes, Trump Media questions the limits of the power of the Brazilian State over content that circulates globally. Therefore, it is necessary to reflect on the creation of international instruments that promote a balance between respect for sovereignty and the protection of the right to freedom of expression, considering the decentralized nature of the internet and its concrete impacts on democracy.


In addition, it is important to consider that freedom of expression is not always invoked for legitimate purposes. Since, in many cases, the discourse of censorship is used strategically to weaken institutions, constrain authorities or divert attention from responsibilities, caution is needed when analyzing these conflicts. In the episode in question, the involvement of a company linked to former President Donald Trump, a figure known for straining relations with the press and the Judiciary, reinforces the political dimension of the dispute. Knowing this, it is up to public authorities and judicial institutions to act with transparency and technical justification in their decisions, in order to protect the democratic space without leaving room for arbitrary or politicized interpretations of their actions.


 As can be seen, the case between Trump Media and Minister Alexandre de Moraes symbolizes a new type of conflict that challenges democracies in a digital and globalized scenario. Thus, it is urgent to rethink the mechanisms of cooperation between countries regarding the regulation of online content, so that freedom of expression is preserved, without compromising the fight against disinformation or the integrity of institutions. The creation of international guidelines, based on democratic principles, can be the way to avoid transnational legal conflicts and ensure greater legal security for platforms, users and governments.

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