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The Importance of Digital Sovereignty

Digital sovereignty is a global phenomenon that manifests as a critical component of digital governance worldwide. The concept is rooted in the ability of various actors—states, corporations, communities, and individuals—to…

peq42 August 9, 2025

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TACO: 700 exceptions to Brazilian Tariffs

TACO, the American dictator, signed a decree today imposing an additional 40% tariff on the 10% tariffs already in place on Brazilian exports to the United States, resulting in a…

peq42 July 30, 2025

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Brazil is working on Micro Nuclear Reactors

Imagine powering a small town for an entire decade without ever needing to recharge the energy source. Sounds futuristic? That's exactly what a consortium of Brazilian universities, research institutes, and…

peq42 July 28, 2025

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Brazil working on its own GPS Technology

Eight days before the tariff hike by Donald Trump, the Brazilian government made a strategic move towards technological independence by initiating the development of its own satellite navigation system—a kind…

peq42 July 25, 2025

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PIX: The future of Money

In a recent article, Nobel laureate in Economics, Paul Krugman, poses an intriguing question: Has Brazil invented the future of money with its instant payment system, Pix? Krugman's analysis suggests…

peq42 July 24, 2025

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Butantan develops Open-Source system for Virus Monitoring

In a significant stride towards enhancing genomic surveillance, researchers from the Cell Cycle Laboratory of the Butantan Institute (LCC), who are also part of the Center for Viral Surveillance and…

peq42 July 20, 2025

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Mexico buys 20 Embraer airplanes amid Trump tariffs

In a move towards enhancing Mexico's aviation infrastructure, President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Tuesday (16th) the purchase of 20 aircraft from the renowned Brazilian manufacturer Embraer. This acquisition is intended…

peq42 July 18, 2025

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Brazil takes U.S. to WTO

In a formal response to Donald Trump's decision to impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian products, the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, known as Itamaraty, has taken a significant step…

peq42 July 15, 2025

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What does Brazil Export to the U.S.?

After TACO's announcement of 50% tariffs to Brazil on all imports, I scouted the web(specially Youtube) to see people's opinions on it, and noticed a hilarious lack of knowledge (of…

peq42 July 12, 2025

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TACO: Trump applies 50% tariffs on Brazil

This week, Donald Trump reminded the world that when it comes to economics, he still doesn’t get it. Unsurprising for someone who bankrupted casinos. On Wednesday, the former—and now re-elected—U.S.…

peq42 July 9, 2025