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U.S. to Impose 25% Tariffs on Brazilian Goods

The Trump administration will impose a 25% tariff on various Brazilian goods starting July 22, 2026, as part of a trade dispute regarding Brazil's treatment of U.S. companies. Key consumer staples like coffee and beef will be exempt from these tariffs. The decision follows a year-long investigation into Brazil's trade practices under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.

Guardian — US

Brazil Responds to US Tariff Decision on Brazilian Products

Brazil has officially condemned the US decision to impose a 25% tariff on certain Brazilian products, which the US attributed to unfair trade practices. President Lula da Silva's office stated that Brazil denies any wrongdoing in its trade practices.

TechCrunch

Apple modifies App Store policies in Brazil

Apple has adjusted its App Store policies in Brazil to promote competition in iPhone app distribution. This change reflects the company's ongoing adaptations to regulatory and market conditions.

theguardian.com

Eduardo Bolsonaro Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Seeking US Interference in Father's Trial

Eduardo Bolsonaro has been sentenced to over four years in prison for attempting to solicit US interference in his father's coup trial. The Brazilian supreme court found him guilty of seeking sanctions against judges involved in the case. Jair Bolsonaro, his father, is currently serving a lengthy prison sentence for his role in the coup attempt following the 2022 elections.

Daily Wire

Three Bungee Jump Instructors Charged with Homicide Following Fatal Jump Incident

Three bungee jump instructors have been charged with homicide after a 21-year-old woman died during a jump from a bridge in Brazil without a safety line. The instructors claimed they could not remember who was responsible for securing her harness. Investigators found that the instructors were operating without authorization on federally owned property.

Deutsche Welle

Eduardo Bolsonaro Sentenced to Four Years and Two Months for US Lobbying

Eduardo Bolsonaro has received a prison sentence of four years and two months for his role in soliciting US support during his father's coup attempt trial. The case highlights the legal challenges faced by the Bolsonaro family following the former president's administration.

Al Jazeera English

Brazilian Court Convicts Eduardo Bolsonaro of Seeking US Interference

Eduardo Bolsonaro has been convicted by a Brazilian court for seeking US interference in domestic judicial proceedings. This comes in the context of the US imposing tariffs on Brazilian goods and sanctioning judicial officials linked to his father's trial for coup-related allegations.

Fox News — Latest

Three Instructors Charged After Woman Dies During Rope Jumping Incident in Brazil

Three instructors are facing charges after a 21-year-old woman, Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, died during a rope-jumping event in Brazil. She was launched from a bridge without being secured to safety ropes. Authorities are investigating the incident and whether the instructors were authorized to conduct the jump.

Daily Wire

Bungee Jumper Found Alive After Fall Without Safety Cord

Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, a 21-year-old woman, fell 131 feet from Skeleton Bridge in Brazil while bungee jumping without a safety cord and was initially found alive by a nurse. Despite her weak pulse, she was later pronounced dead by medical professionals. Three bungee operators were arrested, and authorities indicated that the team was unlicensed and unauthorized.

Daily Wire

Bungee Jumper Dies After Safety Cord Not Attached

Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, a 21-year-old woman, died after falling from a bridge during a bungee jump in Brazil when workers failed to attach a safety cord. Authorities have arrested three men on homicide charges, and investigations are ongoing regarding the companies involved in the incident.