Brazil

Monday, January 5th 2026 - 10:36 UTC
Leftwing governments object to Washington's abduction of Maduro

The governments of Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay, and Spain issued a joint statement on Sunday, expressing “deep concern and rejection” of the US military operation that resulted in the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
Friday, January 2nd 2026 - 08:28 UTC
Bolsonaro leaves hospital, goes back to Police HQs

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro left Brasilia's DF Star Hospital late Thursday afternoon and was transferred back to the Federal Police's detention facility, where he is serving his 27-year prison sentence for masterminding the Jan 8, 2023, coup attempt.
Wednesday, December 31st 2025 - 10:45 UTC
Bolsonaro slated for endoscopy amid post-surgery complications

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is scheduled to undergo a digestive endoscopy on Wednesday, as medical teams continue to treat him for recurring post-surgery complications.
Tuesday, December 30th 2025 - 09:55 UTC
Power cuts reported in São Paulo due to heavy rains

Some 31,000 households were left without electricity on Monday in São Paulo after heavy rains late in the afternoon, leading to a Civil Defense flooding alert in South America's largest city.
Monday, December 29th 2025 - 22:02 UTC
Bolsonaro undergoes new surgical procedure

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro underwent a second surgical procedure to treat persistent, chronic hiccups that have complicated his recovery from hernia surgery on Christmas Day. According to his son Carlos Bolsonaro, the family is concerned about the former head of State's health after a spike in blood pressure and new respiratory treatments.
Monday, December 29th 2025 - 10:55 UTC
Brazil records highest foreign investment inflow in a decade

The Brazilian government announced on Sunday that Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) reached US$84.1 billion between January and November 2025, marking the highest volume of capital inflow since 2014.
Friday, December 26th 2025 - 22:28 UTC
Brazil: Azul Airlines' stock plummets amid new issuance

Azul Airlines' stock experienced a severe market crash on Friday, with shares plummeting as much as 50% during intraday trading before settling at a 25% loss by mid-afternoon. The sell-off follows the airline's massive issuance of new shares as part of its ongoing US Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring.
Friday, December 26th 2025 - 22:03 UTC
Brazilian eVTOL flying car performs unmanned flight

Eve Air Mobility, a subsidiary of Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, has conducted the first flight of the full-scale prototype of its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo state.
Friday, December 26th 2025 - 10:22 UTC
Brazil eyes Italian weaponry to boost defense capabilities

Brazil's Army has made significant progress in acquiring a sophisticated anti-aircraft defense system, with Italy’s MBDA emerging as the primary candidate. The deal, valued at around US$600 million, aims to address a critical gap in the country's security infrastructure.
Friday, December 26th 2025 - 10:20 UTC
Bolsonaro remains hospitalized after hernia surgery

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro remains under heavy guard at the DF Star Hospital in Brasília following a three-hour surgical procedure to repair a bilateral inguinal hernia. The surgery, performed on Christmas Day, was described by medical staff as successful and without immediate complications.