On August 13, a new negotiation process between the government and the Venezuelan opposition began in Mexico. This would be the fifth negotiation process since…
Taliban supporters celebrate US exit with American flag coffins – 08/31/21 – Worldwide
In the aftermath of the announcement by the United States of the end of the withdrawal of military troops from Afghanistan, after 20 years of…
Opposition in Venezuela lifts boycott, says it will participate in regional elections – 31/08/21 – World
The main Venezuelan opposition parties, united in a group called G4, announced on Tuesday (31) that they would participate in regional elections on November 21,…
Short investigates the roots of a Syrian family who immigrated to Brazil – Orientalíssimo
Unpretentious, the short documentary “In Memoriam” has only one character: the Syrian Jorge Samman. Driving his car and leaning over a low table, between puffs…
Government tries to respond to international pressure, recycles anti-deforestation package – 31/08/21 – World
Faced with international pressure against President Jair Bolsonaro’s environmental agenda, ministers Ciro Nogueira (Casa Civil) and Joaquim Álvaro Pereira Leite (Environment) tried to counter criticism…
Biden ignores fiascos, quotes China in defense of “extraordinary success” in Afghanistan – 08/31/21 – World
US President Joe Biden delivered a speech on Tuesday (31) to mark the end of the war in Afghanistan, in which he called the withdrawal…
“I would never form a coalition with the left”, says Merkel, of her succession – 31/08/21 – World
German Prime Minister Angela Merkel stepped down from the wall and marked a stronger position on Tuesday (31) in the election campaign for her succession,…
The Modern Right and Its Snake Oil Theory – 08/31/2021 – Paul Krugman
You don’t hear a lot about “economic anxiety” these days. Most observers agree that the rise of the Trumpist right was propelled by racial and…
EU plans to prevent Afghans from reaching its borders – 31/08/2021 – World
The European Union will do “everything possible” to prevent the current situation in Afghanistan from resulting in a new wave of refugees on its territory…
Series directed by Spike Lee pays tribute to victims of September 11 and Covid – 08/31/2021 – World
Spike Lee, like his town, exudes a sort of irreverent resilience. His usual facial expression seems to say “see if you can convince me”. The…