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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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Ukraine Launches Surprise Drone Attack, Turning the Tables of War with Russia

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 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. The drones were transported in camouflaged civilian trucks, allowing them to approach their targets undetected. Once deployed, the drones were launched remotely, hitting their targets with precision. 

The Russian response has been marked by attempts to minimize the impact of the offensive, while experts warn of possible severe retaliation from the Kremlin. The operation has also reignited debates about the effectiveness of Russian air defenses and the need to rethink traditional military strategies in the face of new warfare technologies. 

Operation Telaraña represents a milestone in modern warfare, highlighting how innovation and adaptability can significantly alter the course of a conflict. It serves as a wake-up call to global military powers about the importance of investing in emerging technologies and rethinking conventional defense doctrines. 

In short, the Ukrainian offensive not only inflicted substantial material damage on Russia, but also redefined the strategic dynamics of the conflict, demonstrating that even in the face of adversity, innovation can be the key to battlefield advantage.

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