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Brazil Weather Crisis: Floods, Storms & Severe Drought

198 clusters · 831 sources · last updated

Latest: South American regions face severe storms and high winds

By mid-September 2026, Brazil’s extreme weather patterns have escalated into a multi-regional crisis. In the South, an extratropical cyclone and advancing cold fronts have triggered severe weather alerts. In Paraná, Inme

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Colombia earthquake: Reconstruction and ongoing seismic risk

23 clusters · 2228 sources · last updated

Latest: South America experiences multiple seismic events in Colombia, Ecuador, and Argentina

Three weeks after the 7.4 magnitude earthquake near San José del Palmar on August 10, 2026, Colombia has transitioned from rescue operations to a massive reconstruction phase. The disaster has resulted in at least 331 de

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Phishing and cyber scam escalation

22 clusters · 101 sources · last updated

Latest: Cybersecurity researchers warn of passkey phishing and AI-driven social engineering

The cyber-threat landscape continues to evolve through the integration of artificial intelligence and the exploitation of seasonal digital activity. AI-powered phishing has reportedly increased by 341% over a six-month p

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Urban and demographic growth in Sinop

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Sinop celebrates 52 years of urban and economic development

Sinop, Mato Grosso, continues its rapid urban and demographic expansion, driven by a transition from a timber-based economy to a dominant agribusiness and service hub. Recent 2026 IBGE estimates show the population has r

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Brazilian aviation capacity expansion

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Airlines expand flight operations in Brazil for summer season

The Brazilian aviation and travel sectors are expanding capacity to meet rising demand, particularly for the upcoming summer high season. Initially, CVC Corp announced a significant increase in domestic travel offerings

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Nubank loyalty program and rewards expansion

2 clusters · 30 sources · last updated

Latest: Nubank launches U.S. operations and Nu Global international account

Nubank is exploring ways to expand how customers redeem accumulated credit card points, specifically targeting the Croma and Ultravioleta segments. While points are currently primarily transferable to airline loyalty pro

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Brazilian court rulings on service provider liability

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Uber Brasil ordered to pay damages following Belo Horizonte accident

Brazilian courts have issued several rulings holding service providers accountable for consumer and driver grievances. In August 2026, rulings addressed distinct service failures: a ride-sharing platform was ordered to

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Brazil aviation fuel price changes

5 clusters · 19 sources · last updated

Latest: Rio de Janeiro proposes tax deferral for aviation kerosene

In late July 2026, Brazil’s aviation kerosene (QAV) price had risen sharply, reaching R$ 5.66 per litre – a 57.6% increase over the previous year and a 34.1% jump from June 2024. While fuel accounts for roughly one-third

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