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Brazilian science faces critical threats jeopardizing its future. Urgent action is needed to protect over a century of vital scientific contributions and ensure research viability.

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Brazilian scientific research
Innovation and development in Brazil

Background:

Brazilian science is currently under significant threat.
Recent events pose a risk to the long-term viability of scientific endeavors in Brazil.

Purpose of the Study:

To discuss recent critical events impacting Brazilian science.
To advocate for the protection of scientific contributions and research infrastructure.

Main Methods:

Analysis of recent events affecting the scientific community in Brazil.
Review of historical scientific contributions from Brazil.

Main Results:

Identification of critical threats to Brazilian science.
Assessment of the potential for scientific inviability if current trends continue.

Conclusions:

Immediate action is required from the scientific community, both domestically and internationally.
Resistance is necessary to safeguard over a century of essential scientific contributions.