In first half of 2025, exports reach US$6.7 million, which analysts view as sign of China’s bid to diversify access to strategic minerals.

Brazil has tripled its rare earth exports to China in 2025, amid escalating trade tensions between Beijing and Washington.

China’s Ministry of State Security says it is cracking down on alleged smuggling of rare earths materials that it says threaten national security

Police in Brazil swooped on the home and political headquarters of Jair Bolsonaro early Friday, searching the properties, ordering the former president to wear an electronic ankle tag, barring him from speaking to foreign officials or approaching embassies and prohibiting him from using social media.

Jair Bolsonaro criticised the Supreme Court's order for him to wear an electronic ankle monitor and not use social media, calling it humiliating. He aims to maintain his political presence while facing a trial for an alleged coup attempt and seeks to discuss tariffs with Trump.

Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro has been ordered to wear an ankle monitor, his press office has confirmed