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Brazil’s government admits to spying on Paraguay during Bolsonaro’s presidency

Brazilian intelligence agents infiltrated Paraguayan computer systems during Jair Bolsonaro's presidency to gain information on tariff negotiations related to the Itaipu hydroelectric dam.
The infiltration occurred because Brazil and Paraguay share rights to energy from the Itaipu dam, leading to tense negotiations as Brazil buys much of Paraguay's energy.
The Itaipu dam, one of the world's largest, has an installed capacity of 14,000 megawatts.
Brazil's Foreign Ministry stated that the spying stopped in March 2023, three months into Lula's administration, and "as soon as the current administration became aware of the fact."
Paraguay's Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano stated on Monday in Asuncion that he has "no evidence that Brazil has attacked our system," while President Lula's administration denies involvement, despite news website UOL's accusations.

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