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Researchers from the University of Barcelona have shown that decentralized networks played a crucial role in the development of the first urban societies in ancient Mesopotamia, according to an analysis of 957 archaeological sites published in Science Advances. #RedesDescentralizadas #SociedadesUrbanas #Mesopotamia (translated)

Tiago Barbosa wrote that the central issue was not to determine who won the debate nor to evaluate the format, but to reflect on what he considered the failure of Brazilian journalism over the decades, which had led a statesman to debate with a person whom he referred to in a derogatory manner. He also questioned where society had failed, as a civilization, by not preventing what he described as political degeneration. #debate #jornalismo #politica (translated)

The article by José Manuel Fernandes discusses how activism has become a trendy image in contemporary society, in contrast to the negative way extremism is perceived, highlighting the simplicity of modern language that often legitimizes radical actions under the label of activism. #Activismo #Novilíngua #Direitos (translated)

The author wrote that financial and non-financial companies and societies were gaining weight among landlords, representing a third of new contracts in Lisbon. He stated that these entities charged higher rents and applied larger increases and attributed this evolution to the policies of the Government, IL, and CH. #Lisboa #rendas #política #PT (translated)

Deltan Dallagnol wrote that Roberta Luchsinger, investigated by the Federal Police for suspicion of influence trafficking involving Lulinha and members of the federal government, had said that her relationship was with Lula, not with the president's son. According to him, in an interview with CNN, she denied a business partnership with Lulinha, stated that he participated in meetings with ministers, and said she intended to make a plea bargain. Dallagnol stated that the end of the Lula era would be marked for October 25th. He also wrote that Flávio Bolsonaro finished the first round ahead and that the PT was counting on the relaxation of voters. He requested votes for Flávio Bolsonaro, number 22, and that the video be shared with those who did not vote or chose another candidate. #Lula #Política #Eleições2023 (translated)

"In a democratic society, no one should live without the means to satisfy their essential needs, without access to housing, health care, education, or decent work. Poverty cannot be seen as inevitable." In a message published on the official page of the Presidency of the Republic to mark the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, António José Seguro emphasizes that poverty "is not just an economic condition," but "also a limitation on the freedom, dignity, and opportunities of each person." #Manifestações #DireitoÀHabitação #CustoDeVida (translated)

Launching this campaign on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is a way to signal that the fight against poverty and social exclusion requires a continuous commitment from all of society,” says the general director of the Vida e Paz Community, Renata Alves, quoted in the statement. #SemAbrigo #ErradicaçãoDaPobreza #Solidariedade (translated)

Arthur Machado stated that if Lula lost the elections on the 25th, sectors of the right that defined themselves by anti-PT sentiment could be left without a central opponent, since, according to him, they had not built an alternative project for the country. Machado criticized a portion of the liberal right, which, in his view, repeated slogans without presenting proposals to attract investments, modernize laws, or promote coexistence with divergent views. He also mentioned that the PT could fragment and compete for space among leaders after Lula. As an example, he cited European sectors that, according to him, reorganized their political identity around fighting other groups, including the radical right. Machado stated that without a consistent national project, former opponents of the PT could start targeting Eduardo Bolsonaro and other movements in search of new adversaries. The author also said that the criticisms of the "5th element" came from groups without a project or knowledge about Brazil and claimed that political groups that treated law as a tool for control, rather than as a guarantee of rights and freedoms, were technocratic and promoted a Chinese governance model. He concluded that the problem for these sectors would be discovering that they never had a project to replace Lula as an opponent. #PolíticaBrasil #Antipetismo #Lula (translated)

Roberto Reis pointed out five changes that, in his opinion, were necessary in Flávio's campaign. He said that Ronaldo Caiado, Cleitinho, Augusto Cury, Romeu Zema, ACM Neto, and other leaders were being underutilized and needed to be given tasks and agendas. Reis advocated for mobilizing supporters to respond to rumors about Bolsa Família, BPC, and pensions. According to him, employment, debts, and cost of living were real concerns that were changing votes among the less privileged classes. He also called for concrete proposals: IPVA with Cleitinho, security with Caiado, and income and prosperity with Zema and Pablo Marçal. Regarding the debates, he recommended preparation, quick responses, and different strategies for each of the two meetings. For the street campaign, he suggested increasing presence and mobilizing supporters, stating that the left had already mobilized. He also proposed organizing the monitoring of the ballots and holding a "bloquinho 22" in all cities the following week. Reis summarized his proposal as turning support into work and effort. #CampanhaFlávio #Eleições2024 #PolíticaBrasileira (translated)

Philmore A. Mellows wrote that Montse Mínguez did not resign because of her husband's real estate business or his companies in Panama, and that the PSOE had not recommended her resignation for those reasons either. He maintained that she resigned when those businesses became public. #Política #España #Corrupción (translated)

Vito Quiles stated that the spokesperson for the PSOE, Montse Mínguez, had resigned after the scandal related to 30 apartments belonging to her partner. He also claimed that the man she was dating lived off rental income and companies in Panama while she supported Maricarmen. #Política #PSOE #Escándalo (translated)

Pepe Bujalance responded to Montse Minguez that he would also have a clear conscience if he had 30 apartments, two companies in Panama, and three evictions behind him, although he clarified that the latter would worry him more. He also referred to other alleged shady dealings that, as he wrote, were still unknown and would continue to emerge, and he ended with an insult directed at her. #corrupción #justicia #transparencia (translated)

The author stated that he refused to participate in the constant political confrontation. He maintained that, although it generated headlines and prominence, it did not contribute to coexistence, and he advocated for respect and harmony. He also noted that, in his opinion, societies did not advance when they were divided. (translated)

Rodrigo Constantino stated that Lula defended, in an interview with Globo, reducing the age of criminal responsibility for heinous crimes. Constantino classified the position as an electoral shift, which he attributed to pressure from Flávio and polls, and stated that the PT has always opposed the reduction, advocating for socio-educational measures and downplaying the responsibility of adolescents who commit crimes. According to Constantino, ten days before the election, the candidate changed his rhetoric to avoid being cornered. He also claimed that the majority of society supported the punishment of minors for heinous crimes and that the government only acknowledged this position because it was losing. Regarding the interview, he said it revealed a dissonance with the government's base and an attempt by Lula to present himself as renewed after years of mismanagement. #Lula #Eleições2023 #Criminalidade (translated)

Lucia Etxebarria published figures linking Montse Minguez. According to what she wrote, in five years she had paid 0 euros in taxes, owned 30 properties in Spain and others outside the country, and was related to 11 companies, two of them in Panama. She also mentioned 8.4 million in assets, 2.87 million invoiced in five years, and a capital gain of 2.73 million with a 95% exemption. #MontseMinguez https://t.co/e0tIz5We2Y #Finanzas #Impuestos #Propiedades (translated)