President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s approval rating has plunged to 24%, the lowest point across his three terms, according to a Datafolha survey published on February 14, 2025.

This marks an 11-point drop since December 2024, while disapproval has surged from 34% to 41%. The poll, conducted among 2,007 voters across 113 cities with a two-point

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The Brazilian real strengthened significantly against the U.S. dollar this Friday, closing at R$5.69, its lowest level since November 7, 2024. This marked a 1.29% drop in the dollar’s value for the day and a 1.68% decline for the week.

Analysts attribute this movement to a combination of domestic and international factors, including record-low

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The Ibovespa, Brazil’s main stock index, soared nearly 3% on December 14, 2023, closing at 128,218.59 points, its highest level this year. This sharp rise followed a Datafolha poll showing President Lula’s approval rating at its lowest across all his terms.

The index gained 2.89% for the week, driven by strong performances from blue-chip stocks

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India’s defense procurement strategy is moving in a new direction, marked by its potential acquisition of U.S.-made F-35 stealth fighter jets.

Traditionally reliant on Russian and French military technology, India now positions itself to join an elite group of nations—including NATO allies, Israel, and Japan—authorized to operate these advanced air

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US commercial production increased by 0.5% in January 2025, according to the Federal Reserve, going beyond economic experts' expectations of a 0.3% increase. While this development slowed from December's 1% gain, it signifies strength in parts of the commercial sector in spite of obstacles across essential industries.The utilities sector drove much of the development with a
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Braskem, a significant gamer in the petrochemical industry, is investing $332 million (around R$ 1.9 billion) to construct a fleet of 6 specialized ships. These ships will be utilized for transferring its essential basic materials, ethane and naphtha.The effort aims to cut freight costs, improve effectiveness, and decrease carbon emissions, addressing crucial supply
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