Clad in florals and puffing on a cigarette, Tânia Maria has captivated audiences with a striking, if brief, performance in “The Secret Agent,” Brazil’s latest Oscar contender.
Category: Brazil
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How Wagner Moura Stayed True to Himself and Earned a Golden Globe Nomination
The Brazilian star of “The Secret Agent” is a major Oscar contender, though some at home turned against him for criticizing the right-wing government.
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Trump Is Making a Power Play in Latin America. China Is Already There.
China built a dominant strategic position in the region as the leading lender and trading partner. It is watching President Trump’s next moves closely.
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‘The Secret Agent’ Review: Wagner Moura Is on the Run
Wagner Moura takes cover in this knockout from the filmmaker Kleber Mendonça Filho that is largely set in 1977 during Brazil’s miliary dictatorship.
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Hydropower Is Getting Less Reliable as the World Needs More Energy
Demand for power is growing fast, but hydro plants, the oldest source of clean energy, are struggling because of droughts, floods and other extreme weather linked to climate change.
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Indigenous People Take the Stage at COP30 Climate Talks in Belém, Brazil
This summit is unlike any of its predecessors in at least one significant way: The Indigenous presence is palpable and strong.
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The Global Climate Leadership Vacuum
The United States is largely absent from the United Nations climate negations in Brazil. So who is stepping up?
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6 Floating Hotels Where Gentle Waves Will Rock You to Sleep
Leave your worries on the shore at resorts in places like an azure Caribbean bay, a crystal-clear Cambodian river and a pristine Thai lake.
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A Skeptical Supreme Court Puts Trump’s Tariffs and Economic Agenda in Question
President Trump has used his sweeping global tariffs as an economic tool and a political cudgel. A decision invalidating them could hamper his power.
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Will Trump’s Tariff Deal Tilt the Playing Field Back Toward China?
The president’s trade truce with China has lowered U.S. tariffs to a level that could pause a longer-term effort to reduce America’s dependence on Beijing.