US Denies Visas to 'Censors,' Brazil Addresses IOF, and Smoking Rates Rise

On May 29th, 2025, the Folha de S.Paulo newspaper published a front page story focusing on the US government's decision to deny visas to officials considered censors by foreign governments. The article highlights this as a significant response to perceived censorship attempts. The newspaper also reported on the Brazilian government's plan to utilize R$10 billion from private sources to mitigate the impact of IOF reductions. Furthermore, data revealed a 1% increase in the number of smokers in Brazil since 2007, according to government figures. The digital version of the newspaper is available at folha.com/capadodia. This news reflects global concerns about censorship and the Brazilian government's fiscal challenges. The rising number of smokers points to ongoing public health concerns.