AGP Executive Report
Last update: 36 minutes agoBrazil Election Campaign: Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro kicked off their presidential bids in their strongholds, with rallies in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro underscoring a tight race and fresh accusations of foreign meddling. Religion & Community Life: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dedicated the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple, marking President Dallin H. Oaks’ first major trip abroad as church leader and highlighting continued temple growth in Brazil. Urban History & Housing: A look back at Vidigal’s resistance to evictions in Rio de Janeiro shows how forced removals shaped long-running community struggle. Culture & Heritage: “Ojude” Brandon celebrated Yoruba heritage through music, food, dance, and intergenerational storytelling—an echo of the festival’s roots in Nigeria. Lifestyle & Media: Brazil’s regulator ordered Discord to suspend livestreams after a 13-year-old’s suicide, pushing the debate on child safety online. Environment: New data says Amazon deforestation fell 8.7% in 2025, the lowest level since 2017, tied to stronger monitoring and enforcement. Sports & Pop Culture: Neymar’s awkward snub by Thiago Mendes during a Vasco-Santos match went viral, adding fuel to an old rivalry.
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