Lucrecia Franco reports for CGTN from Rio de Janeiro.
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July 5, 2025
Ahead of the BRICS Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, top researchers from universities in China and Latin America are exchanging research and ideas about sustainability and shared interest in finding climate change solutions. CGTN’s Lucrecia Franco shares more from the International Green Future […]
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July 3, 2025
The role of artificial intelligence in building safe and sustainable smart cities is a key focus at this year’s BRICS summit. One notable example from the host country, Brazil, is Rio de Janeiro’s Operations Center, also known as COR. This high-tech hub uses AI-driven systems […]
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July 1, 2025
As the BRICS alliance expands, Brazil, which is hosting and presiding over this year’s meetings, is among a group of countries implementing payment mechanisms that exclude the American dollar. One Brazilian bank, now owned by China, recently became the first in Latin America to […]
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July 1, 2025
Ahead of the BRICS Summit July 6-7, Rio de Janeiro is already hosting key discussions. On Monday, June, 30, experts from across the bloc gathered for a major seminar on governance and cultural cooperation, shaping what could soon be reflected in the summit’s final […]
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June 24, 2025
The use of artificial intelligence in advancing safe and sustainable smart cities is an important item on this year’s BRICS summit agenda. One standout example from this year’s host-country, Brazil, is Rio de Janeiro’s Operations Center, a high-tech, AI-aided monitoring hub that will be used […]
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June 22, 2025
Rio de Janeiro has been named this year’s UNESCO World Book Capital. It is the first Portuguese-speaking city ever to receive the honor. To celebrate, the city is hosting a special edition of its National Book Fair, which takes place every year, alternating between Rio […]
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May 30, 2025
Brazil has temporarily closed its zoo in Brasília after suspected bird flu cases, just days after confirming its first outbreak at a commercial poultry farm. As one of the world’s top poultry exporters, the outbreak has triggered import bans from several countries. Lucrecia Franco reports […]
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May 20, 2025
In a move to strengthen ties with Latin America, China is opening its doors to travelers from five countries in the region. At the beginning of June, citizens from Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay will be able to enter China without a visa […]
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May 18, 2025
Brazil, a giant in the poultry industry, has confirmed its first-ever cases of bird flu on a commercial farm.
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April 19, 2025
Rio de Janeiro is preparing to host its fourth BRICS Leaders’ summit in July. Brazil once again took over the group’s presidency this year. The Rio BRICS Committee is busily planning for the high-level event, which is prioritizing six themes: trade, artificial intelligence, global […]
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