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High GDP, Poor People: The Cynical Accounting of the World’s Ten Largest Economies
By Marcelo Salamon july 19, 2026. Abstract This article cross-references data from the International Monetary Fund, Transparency International, and national fiscal institutes to expose an uncomfortable discrepancy between the nominal size of the planet’s ten largest economies and what actually reaches the pockets—and the quality of life—of their populations. The guiding question of this analysis…
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The Escalation of War in the Middle East
How the collapse of US-Iran negotiations reignited the risk of regional conflict By Marcelo Salamon July 15, 2026 Executive Summary This article analyzes the recent surge in geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following the collapse of diplomatic initiatives between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran. It examines the chronology of military…
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The Anatomy of a Foretold Decline
Brazil – Part II By Marcelo Salamon july 13, 2026. Abstract A critical and historical analysis of Brazil’s institutional and educational decline. This essay examines how chronic negligence in basic education, perpetuated by successive regimes across the political spectrum, has engineered a landscape of social vulnerability. This vulnerability has ultimately culminated in the capture of…
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From “Custo Brasil” to the Guarani Miracle: Giants Are Relocating to Paraguay
By Marcelo Salamon july 06,2026. Abstract This article examines the accelerating trend of Brazilian, Argentine, and global multinational companies establishing production operations in Paraguay, driven primarily by the country’s Maquila Law and its Free Trade Zone framework. Paraguay’s total population is currently estimated at roughly 7 million people, and the largest foreign community by far…
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US at War with PCC and Comando Vermelho: What a Military Intervention in Brazil Would Look Like
By Marcelo Salamon july 06, 2026. Abstract This article analyzes the ramifications of the recent United States Department of State designation of the First Capital Command (PCC) and the Red Command (CV) as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs). Prompted by formal diplomatic concerns raised by Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding potential American extraterritorial actions, this…
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The Civic and Intellectual Resilience of the Jewish People: From Overcoming Prejudice to the Universal Legacy of Justice
How the millennial Jewish quest for dignity transformed international law and exposed contemporary bureaucratic cynicism. By Marcelo Salamon June 29, 20226. Abstract: This article analyzes the historical trajectory of resilience demonstrated by the Jewish people in the face of millennial persecutions and its structural impact on the consolidation of global justice. It examines how the…
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Justice for Sale: How Wealth, Power, and Nepotism Institutionalize Impunity in Brazil
Emblematic cases of corruption, fraud, and collusion within the judicial system By Marcelo Salamon june 29, 2026. Abstract This article examines the structural nature of impunity within the Brazilian legal system, demonstrating how economic power, political influence, and nepotism transform judicial complexity into a shield for elites. Through the analysis of high-profile contemporary cases—including animal…
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THE GUARDIANS OF BACKWARDNESS
Institutional Resistance to Progress, the Discourse of Submission, and the Price the Masses Pay “Ignorance is never a good counselor for virtue.” — Baruch Spinoza, philosopher (1632–1677) By Marcelo Salamon june 23, 2026. ABSTRACT This article examines the historical and contemporary role of the Catholic Church as an institution that has systematically resisted the advancement…
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Brexit: The Causes, Consequences, and Ripple Effects of the United Kingdom’s Departure from the European Union
A Bridge Fractured: Navigating the Economic Realities, Currency Shifts, and Sovereignty Debates of a Post-Brexit Era By Marcelo Salamon june 23, 2026 Abstract Brexit stands as one of the most significant political and economic developments in 21st-century Europe. A portmanteau of “Britain” and “Exit,” the term refers to the process by which the United Kingdom…
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THE FRONTIER OF DIGITAL SOBERANITY
The New Geopolitics of Power, Technological Breakthroughs, and the Guardians of Stagnation–Part I By Marcelo Salamon june 23, 2026. ABSTRACT This article analyzes the civilizational rift defining the twenty-first century. On one side stands a bloc of nations, leaders, and corporations betting unconditionally on technological development and artificial intelligence as the ultimate vector of sovereign…
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Israel in 2026: Between Regional Hegemony and Internal Fragility
A Geopolitical Analysis of the State of Israel in the Face of Multifront Warfare, the Iran Ceasefire, and Netanyahu’s Long-Term Vision for the Middle East By Marcelo Salamon 22.06.2026 Introduction: A State in Permanent Motion Since the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, the State of Israel has been fundamentally altered. What began as a…
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The US-Iran Accord
The Islamabad Memorandum and the Fragility of Geopolitical Peace By Marcelo Salamon June 21, 2026 ABSTRACT This article examines the geopolitical landscape following the announcement of the “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding,” signed on June 14, 2026, aimed at terminating the four-month military conflict between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran. It reviews…
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Between Peace and War: The US-Iran Agreement and Israel’s Resistance
Geopolitical Realignments, Cryptocurrency Market Dynamics, and Tel Aviv’s Defiant Stance By Marcelo Salamon june 19, 2026. Abstract The conflict that erupted in February 2026 between the United States, Israel, and Iran reached a historic turning point in June 2026 with the signing of a peace agreement between Washington and Tehran, mediated by Pakistan. The accord,…
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Israel: History, Economy, and Politics from the Return of the Jewish State to Today
ישראל: מהעבר העתיק לעתיד מודרני By Marcelo Salamon june 16, 2026. Meta description: A historical and contemporary overview of Israel: from the ancient kingdom to the modern post-WWII State, with analysis of its economy, politics, and current profile. Executive Summary This article provides a comprehensive analysis of Israel, from its millennial roots as an autonomous…
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THE JUNE PIVOT: The End of the “War Premium” and the Awakening of Monetary Reality
By Marcelo Salamon June, 15, 2026. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran has removed the geopolitical fog surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, forcing a global repricing of assets. However, the market now faces a new “white swan”: a monetary stress test under Kevin Warsh’s new leadership at the Fed, in a…
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A Fragile Middle Eastern Chessboard: The US-Iran Escalation, the Apache Incident, and the Structural Impasse of the Ceasefire
A Chronological Analysis of the US-Iran Drone Clash, the Strike on Tyre, and a Brittle Truce By Marcelo Salamon June 10, 2026 Introduction The geopolitical balance in the Middle East reached an unprecedented level of volatility during the first half of June 2026. What had previously been framed as a grinding proxy war has definitively…
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The Survival Chessboard: How Inflation Redefines Power from Washington to Budapest
Current, Macroeconomic, and Geopolitical Analysis • June 2026 By Marcelo Salamon 10.06.2026 Abstract This article analyzes the complex and profound reconfiguration of global political power structures and narratives in the face of the persistent inflationary pressures characterizing the 2026 macroeconomic landscape. The study meticulously investigates the administrative and discursive mechanisms employed by leaders across distinct…
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The Twilight of the Nation: The Legacy of 1889 and the Metastasis of the Brazilian Moral Crisis- Part I
An Essay of Historical and Political Analysis Author: Marcelo Salamon june 08, 2026. bstract: This article analyzes the historical and political trajectory of Brazil since the Proclamation of the Republic in 1889, arguing that the nation is undergoing a chronic process of moral and intellectual disintegration. Through a critical lens, the text examines the reflections…
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Labor in the Brazilian Meatpacking Industry: Between Economic Development and Human Precariousness JBS
By Marcelo Salamon june 04, 2026. Abstract This article analyzes working conditions in the Brazilian meatpacking industry, counterbalancing its macroeconomic relevance with its severe impacts on the physical and mental health of workers. By examining both the historical background—marked by exhaustive shifts and high rates of Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI)—and recent developments involving shifts in…
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Closing the Slaughter Pipeline
How California Squeezed Out the Underground Equine Trade and the Battle for the Rest of America By Marcelo Salamon June 3, 2026 Introduction: The Myth of the 1998 Safe Haven For over two decades, California basked in the reputation of being a progressive sanctuary for equine welfare. In 1998, the state’s citizens made their voices…
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From Narcotics Trafficking to Global Terrorism: The Implications of the U.S. FTO Designation of the PCC and CV and the Blueprint for Foreign Intervention in Brazil
Red Command – CV and First Capital Command – PCC) -Foreign Terrorist Organization Keywords: Red Command (Comando Vermelho – CV) – First Capital Command (Primeiro Comando da Capital – PCC) – Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) – Donald Trump – Marco Rubio By Marcelo Salamon June 03, 2026 Abstract This article analyzes the historic and strategic…
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American Siege: 12.5% Tariff Against Slave Labor Exposes Moral Decay, Abusive Taxes, and Backroom Deals in Brazil
By Marcelo Salamon june 03, 2026. Executive Summary This article provides a geopolitical and institutional analysis of the new $12,5 % customs tariff proposed by the United States against Brazil in June 2026, driven by systemic failures in eradicating forced labor. Utilizing a forensic criminological framework, it exposes the stark contrast between Brazil’s diplomatic rhetoric…
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Cuba: Dictatorship, Economic Collapse, and the Legal Principles for U.S.-Led Intervention
Cuba: Dictatorship, Economic Collapse, and the Legal Principles for U.S.-Led Intervention By Marcelo Salamon June 02, 2026. Keywords: Cuba; Castro Dictatorship; Donald Trump; Legitimate Intervention; Popular Sovereignty; Natural Law; Liberation of Peoples. Introduction — The Island Held Hostage by Tyranny The international perception of Cuba requires the definitive abandonment of romanticized and utopian narratives. The…
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Beyond the Atmosphere: Sovereignty, Legal Boundaries, and the Law of Outer Space
By: Marcelo Salamon June 02, 2026. 1. Introduction: The Trinity of Space Jurisdiction and the Need for Regulation Technological advancement and the intensification of human activities above Earth’s surface demand that Public International Law establish a precise delimitation of competencies. The human and mechanical presence in the vertical plane does not occur within a homogeneous…
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The New Lunar Gold Rush: China’s Strategy and the Monopoly of Resources in Outer Space
By: Marcelo Salamon Date: June 2, 2026 1. Introduction: Economic Pragmatism in Space Article II of the 1967 Outer Space Treaty is clear: outer space and celestial bodies cannot be subject to “national appropriation.” However, the treaty was written at a time when lunar mining seemed like science fiction. Today, the space race is no…
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INTERNATIONAL LAW OF THE SEA: THE CASE OF THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ
The Legal Regime of the Strait of Hormuz Under International Law of the Sea By: Marcelo Salamon June 02, 2026. Keywords: UNCLOS 1982; Strait of Hormuz; Transit Passage; Innocent Passage; International Customary Law; Maritime Jurisprudence; ITLOS; ICJ. Abstract This article provides an in-depth analysis of the legal regime applicable to the Strait of Hormuz from…
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The Financial Chessboard of Comando Vermelho: Economic Evolution, High Profitability, and Strategic Leadership Profiles
Law · Politics · Organized Crime By Marcelo Salamon May 31, 2026 Abstract This article analyzes the economic metamorphosis of Comando Vermelho (CV), mapping the transition of its revenues from bank robberies in the 1970s to the consolidation of a transnational organized crime holding valued at billions of dollars. The central focus lies on the…
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Brazil’s Criminal Empire Goes Global
How the PCC, CV, and allied organizations became major players in the international drug trade — follow the money, the routes, and the alliances Law · Politics · Organized Crime By Marcelo Salamon May 31, 2026. Abstract This article examines the international expansion of Brazil’s major criminal organizations — the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC)…
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The Green Shield and The Hormuz Lock: How the US Dollar and Oil Quantified Global Crisis
By Marcelo Salamon May 29, 2026. Abstract: The outbreak of conflict in the Persian Gulf did not merely destabilize the commodities market; it fundamentally redesigned the flow of global liquidity. Following the escalation of tensions, both oil prices and the US Dollar underwent extreme volatility—surging to critical panic peaks and testing sharp correction lows before…
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The New Reality of Oil: From Shock to the Quantification of the Hormuz Risk
By Marcelo Salamon May 29, 2026. Abstract: The global energy market is undergoing a structural paradigm shift. Following the outbreak of tensions in the Persian Gulf, oil prices followed a volatile trajectory—starting from lower levels, reaching severe peaks of instability, and experiencing sharp drops before finding a steady equilibrium. This article analyzes how the “Hormuz…
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The Westphalian Twilight: World War III and the Philosophy of the Five Empires Era
By Marcelo Salamon May 27, 2026. Executive Summary This article explores the deconstruction of the modern nation-state model and the subsequent transition toward a neo-imperialist global structure. Assuming a non-apocalyptic yet economically devastating World War III scenario, we examine the collapse of globalized financial networks and the rise of five distinct autarkic power blocs: the…
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The Brazilian Dilemma: The Crisis of Morality, Political Degradation, and the Role of Institutions in the Defense and Deprivation of National Sovereignty (V6)
By Marcelo Salamon May 17, 2026. Abstract This article provides a multidimensional analysis of the governance crisis and ethical decay impacting contemporary Brazil. Utilizing a sociopolitical and institutional framework, it examines the role of the Workers’ Party (Partido dos Trabalhadores – PT) administration in dismantling traditional cultural value systems, contrasting this domestic shift with a…
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Impunity Has an Address: Brazil’s Prosecutors and the Orelha Case
Opinion Article By Marcelo Salamon May 12, 2026 Abstract This article critically examines the conduct of the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Santa Catarina state (MPSC) in the case of Orelha, a community dog beaten to death in the Praia Brava neighborhood of Florianópolis, Brazil, in January 2026. Despite a police investigation that identified suspects, formally…
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Destroyed from Within: Law, Culture, and Brazil’s Moral Collapse
When the State uses the law not to elevate man but to redefine him — and what Plato, Aristotle, and the Western tradition have to say about it May 12, 2026 · By Marcelo Salamon · ~14 min read May 12, 2026 · Abstract Conservatism is not nostalgia. It is the conviction that there are…
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Sacred Brooms and Empty Pockets: The Phenomenon of the Commodification of Faith and Its Risks to Brazilian Society
The esquerdopatia for direitopatia By Marcelo Salamon May 07, 2026 Abstract This article addresses the phenomenon of the exploitation of faith and the occurrence of illicit or morally questionable practices within the Brazilian religious environment, specifically focusing on allegations and criticisms directed at certain segments of Evangelical churches. It analyzes the commercialization of items with…
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The Case for Algorithmic Justice: Replacing Judges with Robots in Brazil
By Marcelo Salamon May 7, 2026 Executive Summary This article presents a comprehensive defense for the definitive replacement of the human judiciary with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotic systems in Brazil. The proposal stems from a deep-seated crisis involving systemic corruption, “courtroom syndicates,” and a Legislative branch that consistently produces laws detrimental to the traditional…
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Safeguarding the Future: Legislative Measures to Protect Childhood and Social Stability
Restoring social mental health and the protection of children By Marcelo Salamon May 06, 2026 Summary The actions taken by the leaders of Russia, Italy, and Argentina reflect a growing global movement to reclaim the “moral high ground” in governance. By enacting these laws, these presidents are behaving as true statesmen—placing the long-term health of…
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The Anatomy of Decay: Institutional Crisis, Educational Deformation, Moral Erosion, and the Rise of the Narco-State in Brazil
By Marcelo Salamon May 03, 2026 Abstract: This socio-political and legal treatise investigates the process of “national autophagy” in Brazil. It analyzes the convergence of a failing cognitive framework among the population, the consolidation of a Narco-state embedded within elite institutions, and the systemic legalization of corruption. A central focus is placed on the state…
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African Nations and the Opposition to LGBT and Gender Studies
By Marcelo Salamon April 12, 2026 Summary Currently, several African nations are actively combating LGBTQ+ advocacy and gender studies through severe legislation. Countries like Uganda, Ghana, and Nigeria have implemented laws that punish the “promotion” of these themes with long prison sentences, directly impacting universities and NGOs. This movement is fueled by political interests, religious…
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The Global Conservative Shift: National Sovereignty and the Defense of Traditional Family Values
By Marcelo Salamon April 11, 2026 Abstract This study analyzes the geopolitical phenomenon of “pro-family” governance across Europe and the Americas. It examines how leaders from the United States, Hungary, Russia, Italy, Peru, and other nations are codifying traditional moral standards into law, specifically targeting gender theory and LGBT advocacy. The research explores the legal…
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The Silent Ascent: Paraguay’s Socio-Economic Transformation Through Conservative Governance and Pro-Business Policy
by Marcelo Salamon April 23, 2026 Abstract This article examines the rapid socio-economic evolution of Paraguay, a nation historically marginalized within South American discourse. Over the last two decades, Paraguay has transitioned from being perceived as a developing periphery to a stable, emerging regional power. This growth is characterized by a “silent ascent” rooted in…
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The Bukele Transformation: A Comprehensive Analysis of Security Hegemony and Social Realignment in El Salvador
By Marcelo Salamon April 30, 2026 Executive Summary The text outlines the profound security and social transformation of El Salvador under the administration of President Nayib Bukele, focusing on two main pillars: a comprehensive crackdown on criminal organizations and a shift toward national-conservative social policies. Introduction The contemporary history of El Salvador is currently being…
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Canine Colleagues in the Heart of Győr: A Look at Pet Integration in Hungary
by Marcelo Salamon April 14, 2024 Executive Summary The text examines the emerging trend of pet integration within the corporate environment of Győr, Hungary. Although there is no national or local legislation mandating “Pet Days” or granting employees a legal right to bring animals to work, the practice is a growing reality driven by private…
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The Evolution of Kinship: Italy’s Legal Recognition of Pets as Family Members
By Marcelo Salamon April 22, 2026 The traditional boundaries of the “nuclear family” are undergoing a profound legal and sociological transformation. Historically, Western legal systems classified domestic animals strictly as res—mere property or “things.” However, Italy has recently emerged as a global vanguard in animal rights jurisprudence, effectively dismantling the property-based paradigm in favor of…
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The Heart of the Swedish Home: The Legal and Emotional Elevation of Pets
By Marcelo Salamon April 29, 2026 Summary The provided text details Sweden’s progressive philosophical and legislative shift regarding animal welfare, specifically focusing on the treatment of dogs and cats. It highlights how Swedish culture and law have moved past viewing pets as mere “property,” instead recognizing them as sentient, integral family members. This ethos is…
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The Sovereign Shield: Analyzing Russia’s Legislative Defense of the Traditional Family Unit in International Adoption
By Marcelo Salamon April 29, 2026 Abstract This article examines the recent legislative amendments in the Russian Federation, signed into law by President Vladimir Putin, which prohibit the adoption of Russian children by citizens of nations that permit gender reassignment or support LGBTQ+ ideologies. We argue that this policy serves as a necessary protective measure…
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THE COLLAPSE OF THE BRAZILIAN SOCIAL CONTRACT: FROM TRANSIT HUB TO GLOBAL NARCO-STATE
By Marcelo Salamon April 29, 2026 Summary The geopolitical landscape of South America’s Southern Cone is undergoing a historic shift driven by a hard-line security alliance between the United States, Argentina, and Paraguay. This coalition views Brazil as a regional security liability due to its status as the world’s second-largest consumer of cocaine and a…
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The Preservation of the Social Fabric: Peru’s Legislative Realism in an Era of Ideological Flux
By Marcelo Salmon April 29, 2026 Summary The contemporary geopolitical landscape of South America is experiencing a sharp ideological divide regarding gender identity and human anthropology. While several Western nations have embraced post-modern social constructs, the Republic of Peru has codified a traditional, essentialist approach through recent legislative actions fully implemented in the 2025–2026 period.…
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The Importance of Legal and Political Education in Society
By Marcelo Salamon April 16, 2026 Summary The relationship between law and politics is the foundational cornerstone of a functioning democracy, balancing public will with institutional stability. Politics serves as the arena for competing interests and societal demands, which must be translated into legal frameworks—such as legislation and public policies—to achieve permanence and legitimacy. Conversely,…
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THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ATTORNEY IN LEGAL BUSINESS: RISKS AND ADVANTAGES OF PURCHASING REAL ESTATE WITH A RELIABLE CONTRACT
Marcelo Salamon April 16, 2026 📝 Summary: This text highlights the fundamental role of attorneys in real estate transactions, emphasizing that their expertise goes far beyond mere intermediation. Purchasing real estate involves significant financial commitment and high risks, such as contract ambiguities, fraud, and hidden property debts or documentation issues. A specialized attorney mitigates these…
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Divorce Without War: A Strategic Guide to Safeguarding Children and Assets through Conciliation
By Marcelo Salamon April 16, 2026 Abstract O presente estudo analisa de forma crítica o impacto deletério do litígio sistêmico no âmbito do Direito de Família, investigando os desdobramentos psicológicos e patrimoniais da judicialização de conflitos conjugais. Inicialmente, aborda-se a patologia do litígio sob a ótica da instrumentalização de menores, demonstrando o fenômeno da reificação…
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Giorgia Meloni’s Conservative Restoration: Education, Family, and the Confrontation with Gender Ideology in Italy
By Marcelo Salamon April 16, 2026 Abstract (Resumo) Abstract: This analytical article examines the sociopolitical and institutional transformations in Italy under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Centered on the guiding principle of “Dio, patria, famiglia,” the administration has driven an ideological restructuring targeting the educational system and civil rights. The analysis highlights the prohibition of gender…
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Traveling Through Modern Russia: Cultural and Political Context
Salamon, Marcelo 04.27.2026 Abstract (Resumo) Abstract: This article examines the political and social dynamics of modern Russia under the leadership of Vladimir Putin. It explores how the centralization of power is framed as a tool for stability, the state-driven emphasis on traditional family values as a counterweight to Western influence, and the practical implications of…
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How to Defend Yourself Against Predatory Interest Rates in Bank Contracts: Consumer Rights
From Brazil By Marcelo Salamon 04.28.2026 Abstract: This article addresses the critical issue of predatory interest rates in Brazilian banking contracts and its impact on consumer financial health. It explores the legal framework provided by the Consumer Defense Code (CDC) and the Usury Law, highlighting basic consumer rights to transparency and fair contracting. Finally, the…
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Justice for Orelha: Where Law Fails, Impunity Prospers
By Marcelo Salamon April 24, 2026 Introduction: The Catalyst of Institutional Decay The killing of the dog known as “Orelha” was not merely an isolated act of senseless violence against a defenseless being; it was the catalyst that exposed the inner workings of a system where “who you know” still seems to carry more weight…
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Viktor Orbán’s Legacy in Hungary: 16 Years of Defending Traditional Values
By Marcelo Salamon 10.06.2026 Introduction: The Theoretical Framework of Illiberal Democracy The political trajectory of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz party since returning to power in 2010 represents one of the most significant institutional shifts in 21st-century European politics. Grounded in the explicit conceptualization of an “illiberal state”—a term formally introduced by Orbán…
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Understanding Legal and Political Landscape in Brazil and the World
By Marcelo Salamon 04.28.2026 The 2026 Legal and Political Horizon: Connecting Brazil’s Domestic Evolution to Global Shifts The contemporary global landscape is categorically defined by a profound and pervasive sense of “polycrisis.” This term, reflecting the simultaneous convergence of disparate macroeconomic, geopolitical, environmental, and technological disruptions, is no longer a theoretical concept. It is an…