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Why A 70-Year-Old Brazilian Novel Still Challenges Readers Worldwide

Some books grow old. Others simply collect anniversaries. Seventy years after its publication, Grande Sertão: Veredas by Brazilian author João Guimarães Rosa still belongs to the second category. Widely regarded as one of the greatest novels written in Portuguese, its most remarkable achievement may be that it remains mysterious, captivating and impossible to tame even for twenty first century readers.

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✅🕒 Published on July 19, 2026 - 10:04

Security & Defense

Guterres Calls For Diplomacy To Return To Center

By Maria Raquel

The war between the United States and Iran entered another dangerous chapter on Friday (17), but the strongest message from New York did not come from a military commander or a head of state. It came from the United Nations. As missiles continue to cross the skies of the Middle East, Secretary-General António Guterres is once again urging diplomacy instead of another round of destruction.

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✅🕒 Published on July 18, 2026 - 10:35

Climate & Environment

When Climate Changes The Harvest

By Maria Raquel

For generations, reading the forest was almost instinctive. The açaí fruit followed a familiar rhythm, ripening in stages that local families had trusted for decades. Green gave way to deep purple, then black, before a thin pale coating known locally as *tuíra* signaled the perfect moment for harvest. Nature kept its own calendar, and it rarely missed an appointment.

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✅🕒 Published on July 16, 2026 - 18:52

Blogs

Olés, Comebacks And The Ghosts Of World Cups

By Maria Raquel

There are World Cups that deliver blowouts. Others produce fairy tales. And then there are tournaments that seem determined to hand Hollywood a ready-made script. The 2026 World Cup has chosen the last option.

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✅🕒 Published on July 16, 2026 - 18:07

News

Children Are Paying The Price Of War

By Maria Raquel

The warning from UNICEF begins with a number that is difficult to ignore: up to 23.4 million additional children could fall into monetary poverty by the end of 2026 if the conflict in the Middle East continues sending shockwaves through the global economy. The fighting may be taking place in one part of the world, but its consequences are quietly reaching dinner tables across more than 167 countries.

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✅🕒 Published on July 16, 2026 - 17:32

Justice & Rights

Blackwashing: When The Color Of A Campaign Does Not Reach The Structure

By Maria Raquel

A screen fades to black. A black square fills social media feeds. Corporate logos adopt new colors. Emotional videos appear one after another. Executives speak about inclusion. Influencers lend their voices and faces. For a few days, it feels as though the corporate world has decided to breathe in unison.

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✅🕒 Published on July 15, 2026 - 19:12

Sportdrive

The Man Who Draws Bentleys And Still Gets Surprised

By Maria Raquel

In an era when machines can create images in seconds, an artist continues doing something remarkably old-fashioned: stopping in front of a car, observing its shapes and drawing it slowly. Stefan Marjoram spent the weekend at the Goodwood Festival of Speed creating interpretations of classic and modern Bentley models, reminding us that some things still need time to be born.

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✅🕒 Published on July 14, 2026 - 16:51

Culture & Society

Yes, Senna Is A Hero

By Maria Raquel

Some heroes need monuments to be remembered. Others live in people's memories long before any official recognition arrives. In Brazil, Ayrton Senna has belonged to the latter for decades. Now, those two paths have finally met.

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✅🕒 Published on July 12, 2026 - 17:30

Blogs

God Save The... England!

By Maria Raquel

There are World Cups won with brilliant football. And there are World Cups won with heart.

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✅🕒 Published on July 12, 2026 - 16:41

Security & Defense

When Defending The State Is Not Enough

By Maria Raquel

On July 11, the world marks World Population Day. The date usually sparks discussions about demographic growth, aging societies, migration and development. Yet another question deserves equal attention: in a world of more than eight billion people, do governments truly know how to keep their populations safe?

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✅🕒 Published on July 11, 2026 - 13:35