Iranian-flagged MV Ganj Arrives in Brazil Amid US Sanctions

The Iranian-flagged MV Ganj, sanctioned by the US government, docked at the Port of Imbituba, Santa Catarina, transporting urea from the Asaluyeh petrochemical complex. Both the vessel and its manufacturer, Pardis Petrochemical, are listed under US Treasury Department sanctions.

Meanwhile, the Brazilian Ministry of Culture reported over 22,500 proposals submitted under the Rouanet Law, aiming for R$ 1.59 billion in funding, with audiovisual projects leading requests. In Congress, former senator Heloísa Helena returned as a substitute for Glauber Braga, making headlines with her remarks regarding Jair Bolsonaro.

The iCS Climate and Economy HUB hosted a discussion on climate integration into the economic agenda at the National Economics Meeting in São Paulo. Additionally, the Geo biogas & carbon and GIZ Brazil project for sustainable aviation fuel production from sugarcane waste has been prioritized under the Novo PAC, targeting 500 liters of SAF per day by 2027.