“Devastating Floods in Brazil: 78 Confirmed Dead, 105 Missing, and 175 Injured”
78 confirmed casualties, 175 injured and 105 missing in Brazil floods. Over 844k residents affected, 341 municipalities damaged. Marshall Plan for reconstruction needed. Critical situation in Porto Alegre. Highest water level in history. President Lula da Silva visits affected region.
“Putin’s Invitation Hangs in the Balance: Will He Attend the G20 Summit in Brazil?”
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that Vladimir Putin has been invited to the G20 summit in Brazil, but only if all countries agree. Macron emphasized the purpose of the G20 as promoting peace and global prosperity. However, Putin’s attendance at previous summits has been controversial due to disagreements over Russia’s actions in Crimea. The question remains whether Putin will be invited to future G20 and BRICS summits. Brazilian President Lula initially planned to invite Putin to the 2024 G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro for security reasons, but later changed his stance due to a lack of security guarantees from Putin.
“State of Emergency Declared in Brazil’s Capital City as Dangerous Disease Surges: Cases Increase by Over 600% in Just One Year”
Authorities in Brazil’s capital, Brasilia, have declared a state of emergency as cases of a dangerous disease surge by 646% compared to the same period last year. More than 16k cases have been reported since January, with the outbreak reaching unprecedented levels. The Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes are responsible for spreading the illness. News from Armenia – NEWS.am.
“Scientists Confirm: Record-Breaking Heatwave in Brazil’s Amazon Linked to Climate Change”
The record-breaking heatwave in Brazil’s Amazon region in 2023 was attributed to climate change and human activities. Scientists found that El Niño and increased temperatures caused by climate change were major factors. The heatwave led to forest fires, dried-up rivers, and mass mortality of fish and wildlife.
“Brazil Sizzles as Unprecedented Heatwave Sparks Severe Red Alert, Affecting Over 100 Million People”
Brazil suffers severe red alert due to an unprecedented heatwave. Record-breaking temperatures of 42.5°C recorded, affecting over 100 million people. El Niño and climate change contribute to abnormal high temperatures. Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo hit hardest.