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Jorge C. Carrasco

Jorge C. Carrasco is a journalist based in São Paulo, Brazil. He covers the intersection between politics, environment, and human rights in Latin America. His work has been published in The New York Times, The Guardian, El País, and Al Jazeera.

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Innovation 30 October 2025

As China tightens its grip on rare earths, can Brazil be an alternative source?

China’s export curbs have forced the U.S. to find critical minerals elsewhere. Can Latin America keep up the supply?

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Innovation 3 July 2025

Brazil wants to be a sustainable data center hub. Environmentalists are skeptical

The country recently announced its national data center policy, despite worries that new investments will wreak havoc on the land.

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Tech Giants 27 June 2025

Brazil rules that social media platforms are responsible for users’ posts

A new regulation from the Supreme Court holds Meta, X, and other online platforms accountable for content and user safety, setting Brazil on a collision course with the Trump administration.