The sun’s glint beams off Brazil’s Rio Grande

iss075e0253964 (July 3, 2026) --- The sun's glint beams off the Rio Grande, a key tributary of the Paraná River system and a major source of hydroelectric power, in southeastern Brazil. The area is one of Brazil's most productive farming and energy-producing regions, supporting cattle ranching and the cultivation of coffee, sugarcane, and other crops.