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Cartooning for Peace @cartooningforpeace.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

[LE MONDE] On the front page of @lemonde.fr today, a cartoon by @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social (Portugal) : www.lemonde.fr/idees/articl... 💬 ‘𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦? 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳?’ ‘𝘌𝘹𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘭𝘺!’

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CARTE BLANCHE. Le dessin paru en une du « Monde » le mercredi 30 septembre 2026 est signé par le dessinateur portugais, membre de l’association Cartooning for Peace.

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Zelenskalypse After meeting with Donald Trump in New York, the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, expressed his hopes that the war with Russia will end ‘before winter’ Rodrigo © 29.09.2026 #Ukraine #Russia #war #Zelensky #Trump

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Good luck pausing it Concerns about AI evading human control have intensified in recent days. Suggestions to hit the brakes on development have escalated amid increasingly loud warnings about rogue AI systems causing mayhem Rodrigo © 17.09.2026 #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #tech #ethics

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

AfDemonic results The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has won a decisive victory in Germany's eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, far ahead of mainstream rivals. (Included in the editorial, at @cartooningforpeace.bsky.social) Rodrigo © 10.09.2026 #Germany #AfD #politics #EU #Election

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A veiled threat Marine Le Pen, the far-right leader and front-runner for France's 2027 presidential election, has promised to push for a bill banning the Islamic veil in public spaces (Editor's choice at @cartoonmovement.com ) Rodrigo © 9.09.2026 #France #MarineLePen #politics #FarRight #Election

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Cartoon Movement @cartoonmovement.com · 09/09/2026

A veiled threat. Today's cartoon by @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social. More cartoons: www.cartoonmovement.com #LePen #France #fascism

Political cartoon criticizing a proposal to ban the hijab in France, showing Le Pen wearing a Nazi style uniform with an "LP" armband, while a caption announces a hijab ban and Le Pen declares, "NO MORE OUTFITS THAT SCARE THE FRENCH!"

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The Tech-over It is back-to-school season, and one topic is taking center stage: artificial intelligence. (cartoon included in the editorial «France: back to school and politics», at Cartooning for Peace) Rodrigo © 3.09.2026 #France #Education #BackToSchool #AI

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

French frights France's government has come under fire over its environmental policies and a lack of preparedness for the recent record heatwave that swept across Europe, with the country recording around 1,000 excess deaths Rodrigo © 3.07.2026 #France #government #Macron #heatwave #Europe

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The cartoons "Junk Food" (originally made for Expresso) and "The Other Waste Around" (Ponto Final) are included in the virtual exhibition "The Consumers' Cartoon Collection," which is taking place at the "Schauraum: Comic+Cartoon" gallery in Dortmund, Germany, until September 30. Thanks: toonpool

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Ronalsilience Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cup campaigns and silenced his critics as the Portugal captain struck twice in a 5-0 annihilation of Uzbekistan Rodrigo © 25.06.2026 #Portugal #Ronaldo #football #WorldCup #sports

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

The cartoon "Hostalkities," about the intensification of military attacks between the US and Iran, while simultaneously signaling the imminence of a peace agreement, was featured on the debate program "Une Semaine Dans Le Monde" on the FRANCE 24 channel Rodrigo © 14.06.2026

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

The cartoon "Heatsunami," in its French version, was chosen for the Cartooning for Peace collection that illustrates its editorial "Early heatwave in France," about the heatwave affecting France and other European countries Rodrigo © 28.05.2026 #heatwave #Europe #France #UK #weather

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Cartooning for Peace @cartooningforpeace.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

✏ @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social (Portugal), @kaltoons.bsky.social (USA), Kak (France), Dr.meddy (Tanzania)

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Cartooning for Peace @cartooningforpeace.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

🗞️ [EDITO] "Vague de #chaleur précoce en #France" 🌡️ Notre édito hebdo est en ligne sur notre site : www.cartooningforpeace.org ✏ Cartoons by @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social (Portugal), @amorimcartoons.bsky.social (Brazil), @sanaga.bsky.social (France)

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

In its French version, the cartoon "Trump Cards in Beijing," about the meeting between the American and Chinese presidents in the Chinese capital, was among those selected to be shown in the debates on the week's topics on the television channel FRANCE 24. Acknowledgements: Cartooning for Peace

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Easter Fester Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of violating a truce in place for Orthodox Easter, as the war dragged on into its 5th year. Both sides swapped accusations of breaking a U.S.-brokered ceasefire Rodrigo © 12.05.2026 #Ukraine #Russia #ceasefire #war #peace

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Fuel Fighters Rising fuel prices in the United States, driven by conflict in the Middle East, have sparked significant anger and financial concern among Americans. The surge is largely attributed to the ongoing US-Iran conflict Rodrigo © 7.05.2026 #USA #gas #oil #fuel #prices

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

The monarch and the visitor King Charles has departed the US after a four-day state visit. This historic episode provided Donald Trump with several significant political and symbolic advantages Rodrigo © 1.05.2026 #EUA #UK #Trump #KingCharles #international

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Too hot of a topic Environment ministers from the G7 adopted joint declarations on environmental issues at their two-day meeting in Paris, France, while dropping climate change from the agenda to avoid friction with the USA Rodrigo © 29.04.2026 #Environment #G7 #USA #climate

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Cease-farce The status of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is highly fragile and disputed, with both sides accusing each other of violations Rodrigo © 27.04.2026 #Iran #war #ceasefire #Trump #USA

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Jesus, Mr President! As of mid-April 2026, the US and Israeli military operation in Iran is estimated to be costing the United States approximately $1 billion per day Rodrigo © 16.04.2026 #USA #Trump #Jesus #economy #Iran

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

The Hideous Face of the Moon NASA's Artemis program, particularly with the successful Artemis II mission, offers significant political benefits to Donald Trump's presidency, acting as a pillar of his "America First" strategy Rodrigo © 13.04.2026 #space #ArtemisII #NASA #Trump #politics

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Executiolithic Despite global trend towards abolition, capital punishment is still applied in many countries. The Israeli Knesset has just passed a law authorizing the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of "terrorism" Rodrigo © 9.04.2026 #DeathPenalty #justice #HumanRights #executions #law

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Piling up 'success' Donald Trump's impact on the globe. His war with Iran changed the world (and not exactly for the better) in a week, warping travel patterns, energy dependencies, living costs, trade routes and diplomatic alliances Rodrigo © 6.04.2026 #Trump #USA #world #Iran #war

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

The cartoon "Artificial Insecurity," about the challenges of Artificial Intelligence, was published in the latest edition of Courrier International. With a circulation of over 160,000 copies, Courrier International is a French weekly newspaper based in Paris Acknowledgements: @cartoonmovement.com

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Trumpearl of wisdom In Japan, US President Donald Trump used the Pearl Harbor episode in World War II to justify his secrecy before attacking Iran. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sat awkwardly at Trump's side as he spoke Rodrigo © 24.03.2026 #Japan #USA #PearlHarbor #Trump #Takaichi

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Cublockade US President Trump, who cut off oil supplies to Cuba after abducting Venezuela’s President Maduro, has threatened to take over the island-nation. Meanwhile, Cuba’s power grid collapses in third nationwide blackout amid US oil blockade Rodrigo © 23.03.2026 #Cuba #blockade #oil #USA

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Big Bad War Wave of Israeli air attacks launched as ground offensive widens in southern Lebanon. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims to be targeting Hezbollah. More than 800 people have been killed in this military action Rodrigo © 19.03.2026 #Lebanon #Israel #war #Netanyahu #Hezbollah

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Europe's divided heart European nations are divided in their responses to the escalating Middle East conflict, navigating a difficult path between maintaining strategic alignment with the USA and upholding international law Rodrigo © 16.03.20 #EU #USA #Iran #International #Law

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Whack-a-tollah Iran has a new supreme leader. Mojtaba Khamenei has succeeded his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated in joint US-Israel attacks Rodrigo © 12.03.2026 #Iran #USA #supremeLeader #MojtabaKhamenei #ayatollah

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Muddy Wars Conflict has spread across the Middle East since the US and Israel launched wide-ranging strikes on Iran. There have been strikes Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait, Oman and Saudi Arabia, etc. Rodrigo © 10.03.2026 #Iran #war #USA #Israel

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Shattered peace Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed during strikes launched by the US and Israel, which were followed by a call from US President Donald Trump for Iranians to overthrow the government Rodrigo © 2.03.2026 #Iran #war #USA #israel #Ayatollah

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

World Narcup Cartel violence triggered by the killing of Mexico's most powerful drug lord, El Mencho, has raised fresh security concerns just months before the country co-hosts the FIFA World Cup Rodrigo © 1.0.2026 #Mexico #Cartel #drugs #ElMencho #FIFA

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Talking AI The quest for sovereignty is at the heart of the third international gathering dedicated to Artificial Intelligence (AI), held in New Delhi, India. About 15 heads of state were scheduled to participate Rodrigo © 19.02.2026 #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #India #summit #tech

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

In its French version, my cartoon "Talking AI" was selected by Le Monde for its editorial cartoon page "Libérons les crayons" and was featured in the debate about Emmanuel Macron's visit to India on the program "Une Semaine Dans Le Monde" on FRANCE 24.

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

My cartoon “Immigreetings”, about migration policy in the European Union, was selected as “Press Cartoon of the Week” by Voxeurop. Created in 2014 by journalists from all over Europe, Voxeurop is a multilingual news website aimed at a European audience Thanks: @cartoonmovement.com

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Bonjour, ISS! Four new astronauts arrive via SpaceX rocket at the International Space Station (ISS), including France’s Sophie Adenot, a military helicopter pilot, who is only the second French woman to visit space Rodrigo © 17.02.2026 #space #ISS #Astronauts #NASA #France

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Orangutrump United States President, Donald Trump, has again stoked outrage over his online posts, this time for sharing a video depicting former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as apes Rodrigo © 12.02.2026 #USA #Trump #Obama #racism #Politics

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Portuguese dictatorphobia Presidential election in Portugal: The Socialist Party candidate António José Seguro won with 66.7% of votes, compared with 33.3% for André Ventura's far-right Chega ("enough") party Rodrigo © 10.02.2026 #Portugal #election #Democracy

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Wealthwash The challenges of crafting effective taxes on the rich. Wealthy people often turn to avoidance techniques to paying their fair share Rodrigo © 9.02.2026 @cartoonmovement editor's choice 10.02.2026 #economy #rich #taxes #crime #international

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Epstifled Files The US Justice Department has unblocked the release of a new batch of documents from the archive of Jeffrey Epstein, the millionaire financier accused of sex trafficking who died in prison in 2019 while awaiting trial Rodrigo © 5.02.2026 #USA #EpsteinFiles #Trump

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Xi Jinpurge China’s top general, Zhang Youxia, second only to Xi Jinping in the military command, has been put under investigation, in the most stunning escalation yet in Mr. Xi’s purge of the army elite Rodrigo © 29.01.2026 #China #XiJinping #military #politics #international

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Layofficial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence (AI) layoffs dominated conversations at the World Economic Forum in Davos this year, as anxiety around the technology mounts Rodrigo © 27.01.2026 #economy #technology #ai #artificialintelligence #work

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Death Ayatoll Iran’s ruling system — centered on the ayatollah and the Revolutionary Guards — responded to nationwide protests with breathtaking brutality, opening fire on unarmed protesters and massacring thousands of people Rodrigo © 26.01.2026 #Iran #MiddleEast #protests #international

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

My cartoon ‘Greedland’ featured in the debate on Trump's threat to Greenland on the programme ‘Une Semaine Dans Le Monde’ on FRANCE 24. Thanks to @cartooningforpeace.bsky.social

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Greedland U.S. President Donald Trump wants to take control of Greenland, "for strategic reasons". But the territory is also known for an abundance of untapped raw materials, including oil and gas Rodrigo © 12.01.2026 #Greenland #Trump #USA #international #politics

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Operation Absolute Resoil Donald Trump has vowed to tap into Venezuela's oil reserves after seizing President Nicolás Maduro and saying the US will "run" the country until a "safe" transition Ponto Final © 5.01.2026 #Venezuela #Maduro #Trump #oil #politics

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

In its latest edition, Courrier International published the anthology “2025, The Year in Cartoons,” for which it selected two cartoons I published this year: “Techie races” and “Incendiary laxity,” Acknowledgements: @cartoonmovement.com

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Rodrigo de Matos @rodrigocartoon.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Bloody Beach Australia experienced one of its deadliest mass shootings in its history when two gunmen opened fire on a Jewish celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney. At least 16 people are dead Rodrigo © 17.12.2025 #Australia #Sydney #Bondi #antisemitism #terrorism

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