Bolsonaro also did badly in the metaverse; see the highlights of the week Curto News

In Brasília, the dispute for ministries and positions in the elected government heats up. There’s no seat, there’s plenty of candidates. In Qatar, hearts beating faster and faster. And in Curto News, besides all that, we have these highlights for you 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

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João Caminoto

December 4, 2022, 09:44 PM

Extremist violence in Brazil: how to resume the construction of democracy?

The past week was marked by the attempted repression by police forces and the courts of acts of violence carried out by far-right groups, on highways and camps across the country. The attacks by Jair Bolsonaro's followers – more aggressive and even armed – have a clear objective: to disrupt the government transition process. We spoke with the researcher from the USP Violence Studies Center, Pedro Moisés, to understand the escalation of this violence and what it means for this moment in Brazil.

Do you know what PEC is?

In recent days, after the end of the elections and the beginning of the government transition process, a lot has been said about PEC. Great expectations were created waiting for the Transition PEC, presented in Congress this Monday (28). But do you know what a PEC is? And why, after all, is it so important?

The challenges for an agreement at COP15 on biodiversity

Delegates from almost 200 countries begin a conference on biodiversity, COP15, next week to try to reach a major global pact to preserve animal and plant species amid climate change. But the negotiations still present several divergent points. Find out the crucial objectives for reaching an agreement in Montreal.

What is femicide?

Femicide is the term used to describe murders of women committed based on gender. In other words, when the victim is killed simply because she is a woman. But what does this crime mean, exactly? Is every murder of a woman considered femicide? O Curto News explains it to you.

Curto News signs partnership with Instituto Todos pela Saúde

O Curto News is a partner of Instituto Todos pela Saúde! The ITpS was created in February 2021, during one of the most delicate periods of the covid-19 pandemic, with the aim of monitoring current and future epidemics, in addition to helping Brazil prepare to face them.

Covid-19: drop in positivity signals shorter wave than previous ones, says Instituto Todos pela Saúde

After rising for five weeks, test positivity for SARS-CoV-2 peaked at 41% in the week ending November 19 and then began to fall. In the week ending November 26, the percentage of positive tests was 33%, a sign that the third wave of Ômicron should be less acute than the previous ones. Analyzes are from the Todos pela Saúde Institute (ITpS) based on data from the Dasa, DB Molecular and HLAGyn laboratories. O Curto News is a partner with ITpS to disseminate accurate and uncomplicated information about Covid-19.

'Carta da Terra' talks about Brazil's potential in the carbon market

The Earth Charter, published this week by Earth News, talks about the great potential that Brazil has to take advantage of the carbon market. The publication reminds us that, to sell credits, it is necessary to prove extra carbon capture, or avoid its emission. Furthermore, it highlights that Brazil, unlike many other countries, does not depend on polluting sources to generate electricity. The country relies on hydroelectric plants, ethanol from sugar cane and, increasingly, solar and wind energy.

After devaluation of virtual currency by more than 80%, Bolsonaro's son abandons metaverse project that features his father as a hero

Just over a month after announcing the launch of Myla Metaverse, a “conservative” metaverse, the platform's partner and ambassador, Jair Renan, Bolsonaro's son, announces his departure from the project. The announcement was made last Tuesday night (29), on 04's social networks. The announcement comes after the platform's virtual currency, which is not yet available for entry, lost more than 80% of its value.

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Week Curto Green: for you to stay up to date with the main news about the environment

The 6th edition of Brasil Eco Fashion Week (BEFW), the Brazilian week of sustainable fashion, began in the capital of São Paulo on the 30th. With the theme “CoCreate the Future”, the event promotes discussions about textile innovation, science and knowledge, cultural rescue, circularity, certifications, upcycling, recycling and waste disposal. This and other themes were highlights of the Curto Green this week. Check out!

Did you miss last week's highlights? Check it out here 👇🏻

After COP27, another intense week, in Qatar and in the metaverse

The World Cup has finally started, with a lot of controversy surrounding the host, Qatar, and with Brazilian hearts, lacking moments of joy and pride, focused with hope on the team. This and other themes were highlights of the Curto News this week. Check it out 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

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João Caminoto

Journalist with more than 30 years of experience, I held various positions - from reporter to international correspondent to editorial director - in several publications, such as Estadão, Broadcast, Época, BBC, Veja and Folha. I feel privileged to have embraced this profession. I am in love with my family and Corinthians.