Brazil’s President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, used a state visit to Mozambique today to reaffirm Brazil’s commitment to revitalising its partnership with the country, describing the moment as a “reawakening” of a relationship that has spanned five decades but suffered periods of neglect. Standing alongside Mozambican President Daniel Chapo in Maputo, Lula said his return marked “the beginning of a story that should never have been interrupted”, coinciding with Mozambique’s 50th anniversary of independence and 50 years of diplomatic…

A groundbreaking cancer-detection device developed by Brazilian chemist Livia Eberlin is being tested for the first time in Brazil. The handheld instrument, shaped like a pen, can identify cancerous tissue in real time and is now undergoing clinical trials at the hospitals in Sao Paulo. This is reported by Metropoles, a partner of TV BRICS. The study, which will run for 24 months, involves 60 oncology patients – 30 with lung cancer and 30 with thyroid cancer – selected based…

Brazil is ready to support Malaysia’s possible accession to BRICS as a full member. This was stated by the President of the Republic, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, during a press conference following his visit to Kuala Lumpur, reports Brasil 247, a TV BRICS partner. In turn, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, expressed his gratitude to the Brazilian leader for supporting the country’s aspiration to join the group, according to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign…

President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva highlighted Ethiopia’s significant progress in achieving food sovereignty and developing its agricultural sector. He made the statement during the World Food Forum, according to Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of TV BRICS. Lula da Silva described Ethiopia as a model for countries working towards food sovereignty. According to him, the republic is taking effective measures to build a sustainable domestic supply system through agricultural development and the implementation of national initiatives.…

Brazil’s National Congress has approved a bill designating Belem, the gateway to the Amazon, as the symbolic capital of the country during the COP30 Climate Conference, which will take place from 11 to 21 November 2025. This is reported by Band News, a partner of TV BRICS. The measure, approved by the Federal Senate on Tuesday, now awaits presidential sanction by Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Under the bill (PL 358/2025), all executive, legislative and judicial branches may temporarily operate…

Brazil’s federal government has launched the National Strategy for a Plastic-Free Ocean (ENOP), a six-year plan (2025–2030) to prevent, reduce, and eliminate marine pollution caused by plastic waste. TVTVAccording to Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS, the initiative sets national guidelines to coordinate policies and promote cooperation across sectors, covering the entire life cycle of plastics, from production to disposal. Ana Paula Prates, Director of the Department of Ocean and Coastal Management at the Ministry of the Environment and…

Brazil has proposed making artificial intelligence (AI) technologies accessible to developing countries. This statement was made by the Minister of Communications of the Republic, Frederico de Siqueira Filho, at the G20 Digital Economy Working Group Ministerial Meeting, according to the official website of the country. In his speech, he noted that Brazil seeks to reduce technological inequality. “We are building infrastructure that connects people, businesses and the state. Our goal is that innovation should lead not only to economic growth…

Brazil and South Africa have signed a Memorandum of Intent that marks a new stage in bilateral agricultural cooperation, with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and food security. This is reported by El Maipo, a partner of TV BRICS. The agreement was concluded on the sidelines of the G20 Agricultural Working Group meeting in Western Cape by South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen and Brazil’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Luiz De Alcantara Rua. The MoI sets…

The Brazilian Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, joined President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to inaugurate a new Agroindustrial Technology and Innovation Centre in Montes Claros, northern Minas Gerais. The authorities announced that the facility is dedicated to research and development of the macauba palm, an innovative feedstock for producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Green Diesel. Backed by an investment of US$ 60 million, largely financed by Brazil’s national development bank BNDES, the centre is part of a…

In the Brazilian state of Parana launched the world’s largest mosquito biofactory specialising in the fight against insect vectors of arbovirus infections, including dengue fever, Zika virus and Chikungunya virus. This is reported by Band News, a partner of TV BRICS. The peculiarity of the project lies in the use of innovative technology, in which insects are infected with Wolbachia bacterium harmless to humans. It does not allow viruses to develop inside the insect, and the mosquito ceases to be…