Child Safety Law: Brazil’s new rules tighten penalties for sexual violence against children and adolescents, including online crimes. The law expands online investigations, allows patrols in public digital spaces without prior court orders, and targets AI-enabled abuse like deepfakes, voice/image alteration, and anonymization tools. Amazon Water Cycle: A new report warns that “invisible rivers” of moisture—atmospheric vapor routes—depend on key forests in Brazil; deforestation and road expansion could disrupt rainfall patterns, especially during the dry season. Food Prices & Climate Pressure: FAO data shows global food prices edged up in July, led by higher cereals, vegetable oils, and sugar as heatwaves, energy dynamics, and conflicts bite into yields and supply. Brazil Farm Outlook: US USDA forecasts Brazil’s 2026-27 corn output slightly lower, citing high costs, fertilizer pressure, and possible El Niño impacts on planting and harvest timing. Agriculture Risk Tools: Insurers and industry groups discuss bringing back crop revenue insurance and parametric options as farm debt stress rises amid weather shocks and tighter credit. EU-Brazil Feed Deal: The EU and Brazil’s feed sectors agree to cooperate on feed safety, animal health and welfare, biosecurity, and sustainable production standards. BRICS Education Push: BRICS education ministers in Bhubaneswar adopt a declaration focused on resilience, skills, research, innovation, and sustainability, with Brazil highlighted through partnerships.