Northeast Brazil

Brazil 2026 election preparations and logistics

9 clusters · 203 sources · last updated about 12 hours ago

Latest: PRF establishes new rules to prevent road closures during 2026 elections

As the October 4 first round of the 2026 General Elections approaches, the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) is managing logistical and security preparations. Voters will select candidates for six positions: Federal Deputy,

Brazil Aprender Conectado school connectivity program

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Aprender Conectado reaches 30,000 connected public schools

The Aprender Conectado program, managed by the Entidade Administradora da Conectividade das Escolas (Eace), has reached a milestone of connecting 30,000 public schools with high-speed internet. This achievement benefits

Water scarcity in Brazil and global desertification efforts

22 clusters · 184 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: COP17 UNCCD summit addresses global land degradation

Northeast Brazil faces severe water scarcity and climate variability, particularly in the semi-arid sertão region of Pernambuco. Challenges include low precipitation and high evaporation rates, necessitating management s

Brazil 2026 election: Candidates formalize plans amid legal

292 clusters · 1151 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Roberta Luchsinger faces influence peddling probe and debt lawsuits

The 2026 Brazilian presidential race has intensified as candidates formalize platforms and legal investigations deepen. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s coalition has released an 84-page program prioritizing nationa

Socioeconomic and green economy transition in Northeast Brai

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Northeast Brazil: Geographic diversity and socioeconomic evolution

The Northeast region of Brazil is undergoing socioeconomic and environmental transformations. Historically characterized by poverty, drought, and migration, the nine states of the region—including Maranhão, Ceará, and Ba

Urbanization and expansion in Brazil

3 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: IBGE report details urban expansion and land use across Brazil

Brazil is experiencing significant urban expansion and decentralization. Historical trends show that uncoordinated growth, driven by industrialization and rural exodus, has led to the emptying of central urban areas in m