The Chinese Embassy in Brazil called recent comments by U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai “irresponsible” after Tai suggested that Brazil should carefully consider potential risks before joining China’s international Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), or New Silk...
A severe drought across Brazil's Amazon rainforest is drastically affecting the lives of residents, especially in towns like Manacapuru, near the state capital of Manaus. Record-low water levels in the upper stretches of the Amazon River, including its tributary the...
In response to an unprecedented wave of wildfires exacerbated by the most severe drought in decades, the Brazilian government has deployed nearly 1,500 firefighters to the Amazon rainforest. Despite a significant reduction in deforestation since President Luiz Inácio...
São Paulo, Brazil – A devastating plane crash occurred on Friday afternoon in São Paulo, claiming the lives of at least 61 people. The passenger plane, operated by Voepass, went down in a residential area of Vinhedo, a city located just outside São Paulo, after what...
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – In a groundbreaking study, scientists from the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation have discovered cocaine in the tissues of sharks living off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. This marks the first time that the drug has been detected in free-ranging sharks,...
In a gripping encounter that culminated in a dramatic penalty shootout, Uruguay advanced to the Copa America semi-finals with a 4-2 victory over Brazil on penalties. The match, held on Saturday, ended 0-0 after regular time despite featuring a tournament-high 41 fouls...
Manchester United's Casemiro finds himself excluded from Brazil's squad for the upcoming Copa America tournament, marking a significant omission in coach Dorival Jr's selection. Despite boasting 75 caps for Brazil, the 32-year-old midfielder has faced a challenging...
The southernmost state of Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul, is reeling from the aftermath of heavy rains that have led to widespread devastation and loss of life. As of Thursday evening, the death toll has tragically risen to 85, with more than 100 people reported missing...
Brazilian soccer icon Marta, hailed as one of the greatest players of all time, has announced her retirement from international soccer. The 38-year-old forward, who currently plays for Orlando Pride, revealed her decision in an interview with CNN Brasil. Marta leaves...
Brazil's ambitions to tap into the vast oil reserves off its northern coast face a formidable challenge as Indigenous groups fiercely oppose Petrobras' push to drill in the ecologically fragile Amazon region. Despite environmental concerns and Indigenous rights...
