Freshwater is essential for a nation's health, food, and future. Brazil, Russia, Canada, the US, and China lead the world in total natural freshwater reserves, shaping global access to water, agriculture, and sustainability.

Freshwater is essential for a nation's health, food, and future. Brazil, Russia, Canada, the US, and China lead the world in total natural freshwater reserves, shaping global access to water, agriculture, and sustainability.

Top 5 countries richest in freshwater reserves

Brazil and India are looking to deepen trade and economic ties, with a review of the Preferential Trade Agreement underway.
In an exclusive chat with WION, Brazil’s Ambassador to India, Kenneth da Nóbrega, spoke highly of India-Brazil ties and emphasized the importance of strategic cooperation in addressing global challenges.

India and Brazil deepen trade ties, eye global cooperation

A bill passed last week by the Chamber of Deputies would have permitted lawmakers to vote by secret ballot on whether to authorize criminal charges or arrest against one of their own.


 Brazil's Senate Strikes Down 'Banditry Bill' Before The Final Vote

China's Reliance on Brazil Grows, Shunning US Supplies

China's soybean imports hit a new record in August and it is stinging the US, because most of those soybeans didn’t come from the US but from Brazil. Can this be seen as another blow to president trump and his trade policies? Watch this video to find out more.



China's Reliance on Brazil Grows, Shunning US Supplies 

Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro, convicted last week of leading an attempted coup, has been diagnosed with skin cancer, his doctor said Wednesday.


Brazil: Bolsonaro diagnosed with skin cancer amid 27-year coup conviction

A Brazilian court has fined former President Jair Bolsonaro 1 million reais for racist remarks he made during his presidency, targeting a Black supporter in 2021. Currently under house arrest, Bolsonaro also faces further legal troubles following his conviction in connection with a coup attempt.


 Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro Fined For Racist Remarks

#GRAVITAS | Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro has been sentenced to over 27 years in prison after being convicted of plotting a coup to remain in power after losing the Election in 2022. This dealt a strong blow to one of the world's prominent far-right populist leaders, making him the first former president in the country's history to be convicted for attempting a coup. Watch this video to find out more. 

Bolsonaro Found Guilty Of Attempted Coup After 2022 Election Loss

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison, shortly after a majority of a Supreme Court panel voted to convict him on charges related to an attempted military coup.



Brazilian Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro Sentenced to More Than 27 Years in Prison | WION

According to data from Worldometer, here's a look at the top five largest countries in the world by area. This list includes the likes of Russia, China, and the United States. Did your nation make the cut? Check it out.

According to data from Worldometer, here's a look at the top five largest countries in the world by area. This list includes the likes of Russia, China, and the United States. Did your nation make the cut? Check it out.

From United States to China, 5 largest countries in the world by area

Brazil’s former president Bolsonaro faces a crucial Supreme Court verdict that could send him to prison for up to 43 years. 

 Three Judges Deliver Verdicts On Bolsonaro's Coup Trial

Trade Tensions: The world’s biggest coffee exporter, Brazil, is feeling the heat from U.S. Tariffs. The industry is warning that tariffs are already driving up prices.


Trade Tensions: U.S. Tariffs Affect Brazilian Coffee  

Brazil: Two judges of Brazil’s Supreme Court have voted in favor of convicting the country’s former president, deepening the political and legal challenges surrounding his tenure. The decision is part of ongoing investigations into alleged corruption and misconduct.


Brazil: Two Supreme Court Judges Vote to Convict Brazil’s Ex-President 

Brazil’s former president Bolsonaro faces a crucial Supreme Court verdict that could send him to prison for up to 43 years. 


Brazil's Supreme Court Set To Begin Voting To Decide Fate Of Jair Bolsonaro 

From Germany to Argentina, here's a look at the top five countries with highest number of FIFA World Cup appearances. This list also includes Brazil, Italy and Mexico.

From Germany to Argentina, here's a look at the top five countries with highest number of FIFA World Cup appearances. This list also includes Brazil, Italy and Mexico.

From Germany to Argentina, 5 countries with highest number of FIFA World Cup appearances

Brazil’s Supreme Court had placed former President Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest amid ongoing investigations into an alleged coup plot following his 2022 election loss to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The ruling follows earlier restrictions, including an ankle monitor and curfew. As the legal battle intensifies, Bolsonaro supporters go out of the way to support him. Here’s the latest on the high-stakes case.

Bolsonaro's Supreme Sourt verdict nears | Supporters flood-in for support 

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is on trial over accusations of attempting to cling to power after his 2022 election defeat. The case has stirred political tensions in Brazil, with potential consequences for his political future.


Brazil: Brazil's former president Bolsonaro's coup trial enters day two 

According to Bloomberg, BRICS leaders are preparing for a virtual summit after Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called for urgent talks to counter Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs.


BRICS summit called to counter Trump’s tariff offensive: report

Brazil’s former Prime Minister appeared in court as his high-profile coup trial enters its final phase. Accused of plotting to overturn democratic institutions, the ex-leader is facing serious charges that could reshape Brazil’s political future. The case has sparked nationwide debate and international attention.

 Brazil's ex-PM appears before court as his coup trial enters final phase

The U.S. has imposed steep duties on India and Brazil, raising trade tensions. Russian President Vladimir Putin has denounced what he calls “discriminatory” sanctions targeting BRICS nations, escalating the global economic standoff.


Putin calls out 'discriminatory' sanctions against BRICS nations

Brazil has proposed an extraordinary BRICS summit to align a collective response to US trade challenges, following the recent increase in US tariffs on Brazilian goods.

Brazil Requests BRICS Meeting to Counter US Trade Threats

Brazil is doubling down on its strategic partnership with China as tensions rise with the United States. Under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, ties with Beijing are reaching historic highs, bolstered by trade, investment, and political alignment. With China reaffirming its support for Brazil’s sovereignty and ambitions in the Global South, both nations are signaling a growing axis of cooperation, especially as U.S. tariffs and political interference push Brazil to look eastward.

Brazilians favoring China over USA? | Trump's 50% tariffs shift public sentiment 

Brazil's Bolsonaro Placed Under 24-Hour Watch as Judge Declares Ex-Prez a Flight Risk | WION News


Brazil's Bolsonaro Placed Under 24-Hour Watch as Judge Declares Ex-Prez a Flight Risk | WION

Brazil police accuses Bolsonaro and his son Eduardo of meddling in the coup trial



US President Donald Trump on Thursday downplayed concerns about the growing economic engagement of Mexico, Brazil and Other Latin American countries with China, claiming that the US remains far ahead of everyone else in global economic performance.&nbsp;During a brief at the White House, Trump said, “You know, none of them are doing very well, and what we’re doing in terms of economics, we’re blowing everyone away, including China. We’re doing better than any other country in the world right now.Trump's remark comes as there is a growing shift of Latin American nations towards China. Specifically, Brazil has mounted its effort to conjure a multilateral response to the US 50 per cent tariff. Earlier this week, Brazilian President Lula da Silva spoke for an hour with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss the “BRICS bloc’s role in countering unilateral trade measures". Mexico, despite being a close trade partner of the US through the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA), has sought relations with China and is looking for investment opportunities from China in electric vehicle and battery production.&nbsp;The United States has connected the tariffs with Brazil's internal political situation and the arrest of Bolsonaro. The US have also alleged Brazil of imposing “tremendous tariffs” for years and making trade “very difficult”, despite maintaining a $7 billion surplus with Brazil last year. Trump referred to Brazil as “one of the worst countries on Earth” in terms of trade.&nbsp;“They made it very difficult to do anything,” Trump said. “So now they’re being charged 50 per cent tariffs, and they’re not happy, but that’s the way it goes.”Mexico has also deepened its relationship with China. According to a report by the newspaper El Economista, Mexican export to the Chinese market reached a record US$5.2 billion in the first half of 2025. The geopolitical implications of China’s growing foothold in the Western Hemisphere might not be desirable to the US in the long run.&nbsp;

As Trump continues to impose higher tariffs on Latin American countries, China is growing closer to them. Trump is shrugging off any such concerns, but China's growing influence in the US neighbourhood will have long-term implications.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday downplayed concerns about the growing economic engagement of Mexico, Brazil and Other Latin American countries with China, claiming that the US remains far ahead of everyone else in global economic performance. During a brief at the White House, Trump said, “You know, none of them are doing very well, and what we’re doing in terms of economics, we’re blowing everyone away, including China. We’re doing better than any other country in the world right now. Trump's remark comes as there is a growing shift of Latin American nations towards China. Specifically, Brazil has mounted its effort to conjure a multilateral response to the US 50 per cent tariff. Earlier this week, Brazilian President Lula da Silva spoke for an hour with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss the “BRICS bloc’s role in countering unilateral trade measures". Mexico, despite being a close trade partner of the US through the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA), has sought relations with China and is looking for investment opportunities from China in electric vehicle and battery production. The United States has connected the tariffs with Brazil's internal political situation and the arrest of Bolsonaro. The US have also alleged Brazil of imposing “tremendous tariffs” for years and making trade “very difficult”, despite maintaining a $7 billion surplus with Brazil last year. Trump referred to Brazil as “one of the worst countries on Earth” in terms of trade. “They made it very difficult to do anything,” Trump said. “So now they’re being charged 50 per cent tariffs, and they’re not happy, but that’s the way it goes.” Mexico has also deepened its relationship with China. According to a report by the newspaper El Economista, Mexican export to the Chinese market reached a record US$5.2 billion in the first half of 2025. The geopolitical implications of China’s growing foothold in the Western Hemisphere might not be desirable to the US in the long run.

As Trump continues to impose higher tariffs on Latin American countries, China is growing closer to them. Trump is shrugging off any such concerns, but China's growing influence in the US neighbourhood will have long-term implications.

US is ‘blowing everyone away’,Trump dismisses China-Latin America growing trade ties

Brazilian President Lula is rallying BRICS leaders—including Modi and Xi—to coordinate a unified response to U.S. trade pressure. Facing steep tariffs of up to 50%, Brazil is rejecting direct engagement with Trump and instead intensifying ties with BRICS partners to uphold economic sovereignty and resist unilateral pressure.


Brazil's Lula seeks BRICKS unity as US Tariffs spike

A couple in Brazil who stopped at the edge of a 1,300-foot cliff to have sex died when their car rolled down into the pit. The naked dead bodies of the man and the woman were found outside the car as they were flung out at a height of about 100 metres when the vehicle hit the ground. Police are investigating the accident and do not suspect any foul play. They believe that the couple's movements led the car to shift and tumble down the edge. Adriana Machado Ribeiro, 42, and Marcone da Silva Cardoso, 26, were returning from a party in Venda Nova do Imigrante when they decided to stop at a point from where hang gliders launch to take off. Marcone had dropped off his brother and his girlfriend a few minutes back. However, their choice of location proved fatal. As they got intimate, their intense activity led the car to steer forward, and it rolled over the cliff. According to The Sun, the vehicle fell around 1 am local time, the police said.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/swedish-company-gives-masturbation-break-to-its-staff-1753760328714">'An apple a day...': A Swedish company gives 30-minute masturbation break to its staff. Here's why</a>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/pattaya-indian-men-refuse-to-pay-sex-worker-claiming-she-misled-them-about-her-figure-1753503731343">Indian men refuse to pay sex worker in Pattaya claiming she misled them about her figure</a><h2>Investigation into death of Brazilian couple</h2>The man and the woman were ejected roughly 328 feet. The car fell down another 300 metres after the couple was thrown out of the vehicle. The mangled car was found on private property at around 7 am by a caretaker. Marcone’s body was found at the base of the cliff, while Adriana’s remains were further down as firefighters navigated a steep terrain to recover them, CNN Brazil reported. Police officer Alberto Roque Peres told local media, “There were no signs of violence at the scene or on the bodies, and the car’s handbrake was engaged." Marcone’s brother told the publication that the couple had been together for six months. Others who knew the couple said that they had a healthy relationship, and they never saw them fighting or getting violent. Marcone worked as a machine operator in Venda Nova do Imigrante, while Adriana worked at her mother's bakery. She leaves behind a son and a daughter.

A couple in Brazil stopped on a cliff to have sex in their car. However, their activity led the vehicle to start moving forward, ultimately falling 1,300 feet off the edge despite their hand brake being engaged. They were flung out of the car several feet away. 

A couple in Brazil who stopped at the edge of a 1,300-foot cliff to have sex died when their car rolled down into the pit. The naked dead bodies of the man and the woman were found outside the car as they were flung out at a height of about 100 metres when the vehicle hit the ground. Police are investigating the accident and do not suspect any foul play. They believe that the couple's movements led the car to shift and tumble down the edge. Adriana Machado Ribeiro, 42, and Marcone da Silva Cardoso, 26, were returning from a party in Venda Nova do Imigrante when they decided to stop at a point from where hang gliders launch to take off. Marcone had dropped off his brother and his girlfriend a few minutes back. However, their choice of location proved fatal. As they got intimate, their intense activity led the car to steer forward, and it rolled over the cliff. According to The Sun, the vehicle fell around 1 am local time, the police said. Also Read: 'An apple a day...': A Swedish company gives 30-minute masturbation break to its staff. Here's why Also Read: Indian men refuse to pay sex worker in Pattaya claiming she misled them about her figure Investigation into death of Brazilian couple The man and the woman were ejected roughly 328 feet. The car fell down another 300 metres after the couple was thrown out of the vehicle. The mangled car was found on private property at around 7 am by a caretaker. Marcone’s body was found at the base of the cliff, while Adriana’s remains were further down as firefighters navigated a steep terrain to recover them, CNN Brazil reported. Police officer Alberto Roque Peres told local media, “There were no signs of violence at the scene or on the bodies, and the car’s handbrake was engaged." Marcone’s brother told the publication that the couple had been together for six months. Others who knew the couple said that they had a healthy relationship, and they never saw them fighting or getting violent. Marcone worked as a machine operator in Venda Nova do Imigrante, while Adriana worked at her mother's bakery. She leaves behind a son and a daughter.

A couple in Brazil stopped on a cliff to have sex in their car. However, their activity led the vehicle to start moving forward, ultimately falling 1,300 feet off the edge despite their hand brake being engaged. They were flung out of the car several feet away.&nbsp;

Sexual escapade on a cliff kills Brazilian couple as their car rolls down 1,300 feet

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro was put under house arrest by a Supreme Court judge on Monday (Aug. 4) for defying court restrictions on his social media use. Justice Alexandre de Moraes accused Bolsonaro, 70, of repeatedly violating a ban on public statements and social media use — a condition imposed last month as the far-right leader stands trial for plotting a coup to stay in power after losing to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The far-right leader is on trial over his alleged efforts to overturn the 2022 election and defy court-ordered restrictions.<h2>Bolsonaro's social media ban and how he violated it</h2>Just last month, Bolsonaro had been fitted with an ankle monitor and was barred from online activity. The ban also extended to third parties sharing his public remarks. However, on Sunday (Aug 3), his allies livestreamed a call between Bolsonaro and his son, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, during a rally in Rio de Janeiro.Slamming the move as a direct challenge to the judiciary, Moraes, in his order, said that he would not allow the defendant to "treat it (the court) like a fool" because of his "political and economic power." Citing Bolsonaro's "repeated failure" to comply with restrictions, the judge ordered that Bolsonaro will now remain confined to his residence in Brasilia. During the house arrest, the former president has been prohibited from receiving visitors apart from his lawyers. His use of phones has also been barred.Though absent from the rallies, Bolsonaro's phone call — broadcast publicly — violated his court-imposed curfew and restrictions. The former army captain served as president from 2019 to 2022 and now faces the possibility of a lengthy prison sentence if convicted. The high-stakes trial is expected to conclude in the coming weeks.&nbsp;<h2>How will this affect US-Brazil relations?</h2>The move, as reported by AFP, is expected to deepen tensions between Brazil's judiciary and the far-right, and may fuel backlash from Washington, where US President Donald Trump has staunchly backed Bolsonaro.&nbsp;Last week, Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on Brazilian imports and sanctioned Moraes, calling his investigation a "witch hunt." At weekend pro-Bolsonaro rallies, some supporters were subsequently seen carrying US flags and signs reading "Thank you, Trump."Justice Moraes, a top target of the global far-right, has clashed repeatedly with Bolsonaro and others over election lies and disinformation. He has also sparred with Trump's former DOGE chief, tech mogul Elon Musk, accusing X (formerly Twitter) of failing to curb disinformation.

Just last month, Bolsonaro had been fitted with an ankle monitor and was barred from online activity. The ban also extended to third parties sharing his public remarks. However, on Sunday, his allies livestreamed a call between Bolsonaro and his son during a rally in Rio de Janeiro.

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro was put under house arrest by a Supreme Court judge on Monday (Aug. 4) for defying court restrictions on his social media use. Justice Alexandre de Moraes accused Bolsonaro, 70, of repeatedly violating a ban on public statements and social media use — a condition imposed last month as the far-right leader stands trial for plotting a coup to stay in power after losing to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The far-right leader is on trial over his alleged efforts to overturn the 2022 election and defy court-ordered restrictions. Bolsonaro's social media ban and how he violated it Just last month, Bolsonaro had been fitted with an ankle monitor and was barred from online activity. The ban also extended to third parties sharing his public remarks. However, on Sunday (Aug 3), his allies livestreamed a call between Bolsonaro and his son, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, during a rally in Rio de Janeiro. Slamming the move as a direct challenge to the judiciary, Moraes, in his order, said that he would not allow the defendant to "treat it (the court) like a fool" because of his "political and economic power." Citing Bolsonaro's "repeated failure" to comply with restrictions, the judge ordered that Bolsonaro will now remain confined to his residence in Brasilia. During the house arrest, the former president has been prohibited from receiving visitors apart from his lawyers. His use of phones has also been barred. Though absent from the rallies, Bolsonaro's phone call — broadcast publicly — violated his court-imposed curfew and restrictions. The former army captain served as president from 2019 to 2022 and now faces the possibility of a lengthy prison sentence if convicted. The high-stakes trial is expected to conclude in the coming weeks. How will this affect US-Brazil relations? The move, as reported by AFP, is expected to deepen tensions between Brazil's judiciary and the far-right, and may fuel backlash from Washington, where US President Donald Trump has staunchly backed Bolsonaro. Last week, Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on Brazilian imports and sanctioned Moraes, calling his investigation a "witch hunt." At weekend pro-Bolsonaro rallies, some supporters were subsequently seen carrying US flags and signs reading "Thank you, Trump." Justice Moraes, a top target of the global far-right, has clashed repeatedly with Bolsonaro and others over election lies and disinformation. He has also sparred with Trump's former DOGE chief, tech mogul Elon Musk, accusing X (formerly Twitter) of failing to curb disinformation.

Just last month, Bolsonaro had been fitted with an ankle monitor and was barred from online activity. The ban also extended to third parties sharing his public remarks. However, on Sunday, his allies livestreamed a call between Bolsonaro and his son during a rally in Rio de Janeiro.

Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro put under house arrest for 'treating court like a fool', defying social media ban

Brazil’s most industrialised state is bracing for economic pain. Sao Paulo Governor Tarcisio de Freitas has warned that US President Donald Trump’s proposed 50 per cent tariff on Brazilian exports could cut the state’s GDP by up to 2.7 per cent and threaten around 120,000 jobs. The tariffs, set to kick in on August 1, have sparked concern across sectors, from coffee farmers to aircraft manufacturers, as Brazil’s top exporting state scrambles for damage control.&nbsp;“What worries me is the possibility of Caterpillar moving its output to another country, the impact on a small coffee producer, the orange industry, Embraer,” Freitas said, speaking at an event hosted by XP Inc. in Sao Paulo, as quoted by Bloomberg.<h2>Emergency support, diplomatic push</h2>Freitas said the state is preparing five-year credit lines to help companies weather the shock. He also confirmed outreach to US lawmakers and companies in an attempt to reduce the fallout before the tariffs take effect. “We’re also reaching out to US lawmakers, US companies, government agents to illustrate the scale of the problem,” he added.&nbsp;The pressure is mounting as the US prepares to slap a sweeping 50 per cent duty on a broad range of Brazilian goods. According to Bloomberg, the move follows the expiration of a previous trade waiver, giving Trump room to act under national security laws.<h2>States blame Lula’s diplomacy</h2>The tariff threat has also triggered a political backlash within Brazil. Governors from Parana and Goias, both major exporting regions, joined Freitas in criticising President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for failing to negotiate with Washington. “Governors were not consulted by the federal government on these decisions,” said Goias Governor Ronaldo Caiado, as per Bloomberg. Parana Governor Ratinho Junior went a step further, hitting out at Lula’s feud with Trump over the legal case against former President Jair Bolsonaro.&nbsp;“Bolsonaro is not more important than the trade relationship between Brazil and the US,” he told to Bloomberg. All three governors, Freitas, Caiado and Ratinho — are seen as potential contenders in the 2026 presidential race, making this more than just a trade row. The fallout could shape the political map in the months ahead.<h2>Big blow to Brazil’s exports</h2>Sao Paulo, home to firms like Embraer SA and the Brazilian operations of Caterpillar Inc., is Brazil’s economic engine. Any disruption to its exports, particularly machinery, agriculture, and aircraft risks ripple effects across the national economy. The potential 2.7 per cent GDP loss in Sao Paulo alone would be a major setback. The state contributes nearly a third of Brazil’s GDP and is a key supplier to US markets.&nbsp;With the August 1 deadline fast approaching, eyes are now on Brasília and Washington to see if diplomacy can dial down the pressure. But for now, Brazil’s industrial heartland is bracing for impact.&nbsp;&nbsp;(With inputs from the agencies)

Governor Tarcisio de Freitas highlighted concerns from various sectors, prompting emergency support initiatives. Political backlash against President Lula has emerged from governors of major exporting states, criticizing his diplomatic efforts. 

Brazil’s most industrialised state is bracing for economic pain. Sao Paulo Governor Tarcisio de Freitas has warned that US President Donald Trump’s proposed 50 per cent tariff on Brazilian exports could cut the state’s GDP by up to 2.7 per cent and threaten around 120,000 jobs. The tariffs, set to kick in on August 1, have sparked concern across sectors, from coffee farmers to aircraft manufacturers, as Brazil’s top exporting state scrambles for damage control. “What worries me is the possibility of Caterpillar moving its output to another country, the impact on a small coffee producer, the orange industry, Embraer,” Freitas said, speaking at an event hosted by XP Inc. in Sao Paulo, as quoted by Bloomberg. Emergency support, diplomatic push Freitas said the state is preparing five-year credit lines to help companies weather the shock. He also confirmed outreach to US lawmakers and companies in an attempt to reduce the fallout before the tariffs take effect. “We’re also reaching out to US lawmakers, US companies, government agents to illustrate the scale of the problem,” he added. The pressure is mounting as the US prepares to slap a sweeping 50 per cent duty on a broad range of Brazilian goods. According to Bloomberg, the move follows the expiration of a previous trade waiver, giving Trump room to act under national security laws. States blame Lula’s diplomacy The tariff threat has also triggered a political backlash within Brazil. Governors from Parana and Goias, both major exporting regions, joined Freitas in criticising President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for failing to negotiate with Washington. “Governors were not consulted by the federal government on these decisions,” said Goias Governor Ronaldo Caiado, as per Bloomberg. Parana Governor Ratinho Junior went a step further, hitting out at Lula’s feud with Trump over the legal case against former President Jair Bolsonaro. “Bolsonaro is not more important than the trade relationship between Brazil and the US,” he told to Bloomberg. All three governors, Freitas, Caiado and Ratinho — are seen as potential contenders in the 2026 presidential race, making this more than just a trade row. The fallout could shape the political map in the months ahead. Big blow to Brazil’s exports Sao Paulo, home to firms like Embraer SA and the Brazilian operations of Caterpillar Inc., is Brazil’s economic engine. Any disruption to its exports, particularly machinery, agriculture, and aircraft risks ripple effects across the national economy. The potential 2.7 per cent GDP loss in Sao Paulo alone would be a major setback. The state contributes nearly a third of Brazil’s GDP and is a key supplier to US markets. With the August 1 deadline fast approaching, eyes are now on Brasília and Washington to see if diplomacy can dial down the pressure. But for now, Brazil’s industrial heartland is bracing for impact. (With inputs from the agencies)

Sao Paulo faces economic distress due to US President Trump's proposed 50% tariff on Brazilian exports, potentially slashing the state's GDP by 2.7% and affecting 120,000 jobs.

Trump’s 50% tariff threat may shrink Brazil's economy, hit 120,000 jobs

A Brazilian journalist stepped on the body of a missing girl in a river whom he was reporting about at the exact same time. Lenildo Frazao was on the story of Raissa, a 13-year-old girl who had gone swimming in the Mearim River in Maranhao state on June 30, but later vanished. He stepped inside the river to show how strong the current is, which was hampering search efforts for the girl. When he was waist-deep inside the water, he reacted to something in the water. His feet had touched something, and he wasn't sure what it was. Frazao got scared and came out of the river. He wasn't sure what it was, but he knew that something was not right. He alerted the rescue officers about the object in the river. They went to the exact spot, and found Raissa's dead body at the bottom. The incident has left Frazao disturbed.<h2>Brazilian journalist stumbled on missing girl's arm</h2>A video of the journalist on social media shows Frazao inside the river, with water up to his waist. He can be seen talking to the camera about the flow of water, when he stumbles upon something, and says, "I think there’s something down here at the bottom of the water." He seems frazzled about what he had come across, and immediately exits the river. Frazao fears that he might have stepped on the girl's arm. He says, "No, I’m not going, I’m scared. It looked like an arm – could it be her? But it might be a fish, too. I don’t know." Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/spear-lodged-in-head-teen-girl-fights-for-life-after-australia-domestic-violence-incident-1753094191186">Spear lodged in head, teen girl fights for life after domestic violence incident</a>

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<h2>Missing girl was found on exactly the same spot</h2>He alerts rescue teams about what he felt in the water. Firefighters and divers acted on his finding and went to the location Frazao mentioned. They ended up finding Raissa's dead body at the exact place the journalist indicated it could be. The officials later confirmed that it belonged to the missing girl. A post-mortem examination was carried out and no signs of violence or foul play were revealed. Her cause of death was determined to be accidental drowning. The journalist spoke to the media about his experience, saying he knew something was not right at the moment after he felt like there was an arm underneath his foot. "It was terrifying. I wasn’t sure what it was at first, but something told me we needed to alert the firefighters immediately." Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/man-sucked-into-mri-machine-after-entering-room-wearing-chain-dies-of-injuries-1753086456963">Man sucked into MRI machine after entering room wearing chain, dies of injuries</a>&nbsp;The girl had entered the Mearim river for a swim to fight the heat. However, the river has strong currents and hidden underwater sinkholes, something the journalist had also spoken about in his report before he stepped on the girl's arm. People on social media are just as stunned by the timing of the discovery as Frazao. They are pointing out how he stumbled upon her body at the exact moment he was reporting about her. “You never expect something like this to happen while doing your job. I’ll never forget what I felt that day in the river," Frazao said. People are commending him for his presence of mind and alerting the rescue teams about it.

Journalist stumbles on missing girl's dead body: A young girl went missing after going for a swim in a river in Brazil, and a journalist was reporting about the strong current of the river when he felt something under his feet. It was the missing girl.

A Brazilian journalist stepped on the body of a missing girl in a river whom he was reporting about at the exact same time. Lenildo Frazao was on the story of Raissa, a 13-year-old girl who had gone swimming in the Mearim River in Maranhao state on June 30, but later vanished. He stepped inside the river to show how strong the current is, which was hampering search efforts for the girl. When he was waist-deep inside the water, he reacted to something in the water. His feet had touched something, and he wasn't sure what it was. Frazao got scared and came out of the river. He wasn't sure what it was, but he knew that something was not right. He alerted the rescue officers about the object in the river. They went to the exact spot, and found Raissa's dead body at the bottom. The incident has left Frazao disturbed. Brazilian journalist stumbled on missing girl's arm A video of the journalist on social media shows Frazao inside the river, with water up to his waist. He can be seen talking to the camera about the flow of water, when he stumbles upon something, and says, "I think there’s something down here at the bottom of the water." He seems frazzled about what he had come across, and immediately exits the river. Frazao fears that he might have stepped on the girl's arm. He says, "No, I’m not going, I’m scared. It looked like an arm – could it be her? But it might be a fish, too. I don’t know." Also Read: Spear lodged in head, teen girl fights for life after domestic violence incident

Journalist stumbles on missing girl's dead body: A young girl went missing after going for a swim in a river in Brazil, and a journalist was reporting about the strong current of the river when he felt something under his feet. It was the missing girl.

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Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro will now have to wear an electronic ankle monitor after the Supreme Court’s order, his press office confirmed on Friday (July 18). This comes after police raided his residence and party headquarters in Brasilia, according to Associated Press. &nbsp;&nbsp;The former PM has been accused of leading an attempt to stage a coup to overturn the 2022 elections in which he lost to left-wing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.&nbsp;He just does not have to wear an ankle monitor, but is also barred from using social media or contacting other people who are under investigation by the Supreme Federal Court, including his son, Eduardo Bolsonaro. Notably, his son, who currently lives in the US, is a Brazilian lawmaker.&nbsp;Moreover, Eduardo is popular for his close relations with US President Donald Trump.&nbsp;According to a police statement, the officers in Brasilia carried out “two search and seizure warrants, in addition to precautionary measures other than arrest, in compliance with a decision by the Supreme Court." However, the statement did not mention the name Bolsonaro.<h2>How does an electronic ankle monitor work?</h2>An ankle monitor ordered by the Brazilian Supreme Court to be worn by the former president is used to monitor the person wearing it. The person wearing it can be tracked by this electronic equipment.&nbsp;The equipment tracks the wearer’s movements and can have a GPS that relays this information through radio transmission. It will help the authorities to locate the wearer anytime.&nbsp;Usually, individuals who are under trial and at the risk of fleeing, or people who have been released on bail, are asked to wear these monitors.&nbsp;However, in a post on social media platform X, former president Bolsonaro described the trial as a “witch hunt”.&nbsp;Earlier on Tuesday, Brazil’s Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet said in a report to the Supreme Court that the “evidence is clear: the defendant acted systematically, throughout his mandate and after his defeat at the polls, to incite insurrection and the destabilisation of the democratic rule of law".

Brazil former President Bolsonaro is also barred from using social media or contacting other people who are under investigation by the Supreme Federal Court, including his son, Eduardo Bolsonaro. 

Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro will now have to wear an electronic ankle monitor after the Supreme Court’s order, his press office confirmed on Friday (July 18). This comes after police raided his residence and party headquarters in Brasilia, according to Associated Press. The former PM has been accused of leading an attempt to stage a coup to overturn the 2022 elections in which he lost to left-wing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. He just does not have to wear an ankle monitor, but is also barred from using social media or contacting other people who are under investigation by the Supreme Federal Court, including his son, Eduardo Bolsonaro. Notably, his son, who currently lives in the US, is a Brazilian lawmaker. Moreover, Eduardo is popular for his close relations with US President Donald Trump. According to a police statement, the officers in Brasilia carried out “two search and seizure warrants, in addition to precautionary measures other than arrest, in compliance with a decision by the Supreme Court." However, the statement did not mention the name Bolsonaro. How does an electronic ankle monitor work? An ankle monitor ordered by the Brazilian Supreme Court to be worn by the former president is used to monitor the person wearing it. The person wearing it can be tracked by this electronic equipment. The equipment tracks the wearer’s movements and can have a GPS that relays this information through radio transmission. It will help the authorities to locate the wearer anytime. Usually, individuals who are under trial and at the risk of fleeing, or people who have been released on bail, are asked to wear these monitors. However, in a post on social media platform X, former president Bolsonaro described the trial as a “witch hunt”. Earlier on Tuesday, Brazil’s Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet said in a report to the Supreme Court that the “evidence is clear: the defendant acted systematically, throughout his mandate and after his defeat at the polls, to incite insurrection and the destabilisation of the democratic rule of law".

Brazil former President Bolsonaro is also barred from using social media or contacting other people who are under investigation by the Supreme Federal Court, including his son, Eduardo Bolsonaro.&nbsp;

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