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Soaring gold prices are igniting a mining frenzy in Brazil's Amazon, leading to accelerated deforestation in protected zones and hazardous mercury contamination. Illegal mining operations are expanding rapidly, particularly within Indigenous territories, posing a significant threat to the rainforest and its inhabitants. Authorities are struggling to curb these activities, which are often financed by powerful criminal organizations.

Mexico, Spain, and Brazil expressed deep concern over Cuba's "dramatic situation" and humanitarian crisis, calling for respectful dialogue and for the Cuban people to decide their future. This comes amid repeated threats from US President Donald Trump to "take Cuba" and increased US economic pressure, including oil shipment blockades, severely impacting the island.

Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva on Tuesday named his vice president as his running mate in October's election in Brazil, as polls show the veteran leftist president slipping to a dead heat with his main opponent. Recent polls show Flavio Bolsonaro gaining ground and in a dead heat with Lula if they face each other in a runoff.

Shakira captivated an estimated 2 million fans with a free concert on Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach, part of her "Women No Longer Cry" tour. The Colombian superstar, who first visited Brazil three decades ago, celebrated women's resilience and her enduring connection with the Brazilian public. The event aimed to boost the city's post-Carnival economy, projecting significant financial returns.

Brazilian leaders unveiled a new national climate plan Monday that prioritizes enhanced forest protections as a key strategy in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Forty percent of greenhouse gas emissions in Brazil are generated by trees being razed, often to clandestinely create more agricultural land, Brazilian officials said.

"If Putin decides to join, it is the judiciary's power to decide and not my government," Brazil's president luiz inacio lula da silva told reporters in the Indian capital of New Delhi, where he was attending the G20 summit over the weekend.

Here is a timeline of the significant events leading up to the far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro's supporters' invasion of Brazil's Congress, Supreme Court, and Presidential Palace on January 8, during which they contested the election of leftist President luiz inacio lula da silva

International delegates from seven countries lauded Assam's election process, praising record voter participation, meticulous planning, and seamless execution. They described the polls as a "true festival of democracy," highlighting transparency, inclusivity, and the well-trained personnel involved in the "huge process."

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon plummeted 70% in August compared to the same month the previous year, according to President luiz inacio lula da silva, who cited a report by O Globo columnist Lauro Jardim.

Anthony Edwards' availability for the Timberwolves' game against the Orlando Magic remains uncertain due to right-knee patellofemoral pain syndrome. He missed the previous game and is listed as day-to-day, with the team prioritizing his playoff readiness. If he sits out, Minnesota will rely more on Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo.

Brazil's luiz inacio lula da silva increased to 13 percentage points his lead over President Jair Bolsonaro ahead of the October election, and his advantage widened from 13 to 16 points in an expected second-round runoff, according to a poll published on Monday.