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Technical Note | Brazil and Proposals for Nuclear Armament in the 2026 Elections
In October 2026, Brazil will hold its General Elections. In this context, proposals in favor of the development of nuclear weapons by the Brazilian State, as well as the denunciation (withdrawal) from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), have gained prominence in the electoral debate. Such proposals raise serious concerns within Brazilian society regarding the way public policy debates on disarmament, security and nuclear non-proliferation are conduct
Dhesarme
22 hours ago11 min read
Debunking 4 Myths About Brazil's Non-Accession to the Convention on Cluster Munitions
Recognized and internationally condemned for their indiscriminate nature and their contribution to the spread and prolongation of humanitarian crises around the world, cluster munitions are weapons currently prohibited under the Convention on Cluster Munitions. The treaty forms part of the body of International Humanitarian Law and prohibits the use, transfer, production, and stockpiling of these weapons.
Fernando Fiala
Jul 217 min read
Policy Brief | Avibras, a company with records of producing and exporting cluster munitions in Brazil, resumes operations and raises concerns among Civil Society
Cluster munition submunition found on 15 February 2017 in Sa’da City, Yemen. Source: Amnesty International. Topics Introduction Cluster Munition: a weapons internationally condemned The ASTROS System and its cluster munition delivery capability Made in Brazil: Records of use and export Dhesarme calls on the Brazilian government to combat Cluster Munitions 28/05/2026 BRT Introduction The Brazilian company Avibras Indústria Aeroespacial, known for records of producing and expor
Dhesarme
May 275 min read
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