Brazil

Monday, October 10th 2022 - 18:59 UTC
Scientists reach world's tallest tree, where did they find it?

A group of scientists has found the world's tallest tree, a towering specimen the size of a 25-story building in the Amazon rainforest, it was reported this weekend.
Friday, October 7th 2022 - 19:16 UTC
Lula speaks about abortion and controversy erupts

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has once again addressed the issue of abortion and sparked controversies among Brazilian voters ahead of the Oct. 30 second round against the incumbent Jair Bolsonaro.
Friday, October 7th 2022 - 10:35 UTC
Argentina, Brazil, Mexico not siding with OAS on Russia statement

The delegations of Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico were among those who refused to sign a statement from the Organization of American States (OAS) condemning Russia's military deployment in Ukraine as the continental group's 52nd General Assembly kicked off in Lima.
Friday, October 7th 2022 - 10:30 UTC
Bolsonaro apologizes for harsh comments

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Thursday apologized for his use of foul and offensive language.
Friday, October 7th 2022 - 10:26 UTC
Brazil on a steady path to becoming a wheat exporting country

Brazil forecasts a crop of 10 million tons of wheat this season, up from a previous estimate of 9.67 million, agribusiness consultancy StoneX said on Wednesday, as farmers in the country continued with their harvesting.
Friday, October 7th 2022 - 10:18 UTC
Brazil files key memorandum to join OECD

The Government of Brazil has taken yet another step toward joining the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) by sending the initial memorandum of accession, it was reported Thursday. The OECD brings together the most industrialized economies on the planet.
Thursday, October 6th 2022 - 10:40 UTC
Tebet will vote to Lula and together with Cardoso and Gomes hit Bolsonaro's calculations

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva will be endorsed by Sunday's third-place finisher Simone Tebet of the Movement of Brazilian Democracy (MDB) for Oct. 30's runoff against the incumbent Jait Bolsonaro, it was announced Wednesday.
Thursday, October 6th 2022 - 09:30 UTC
Brazil celebrates 34th anniversary of new constitution

Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) Wednesday held a ceremony marking the 34th anniversary of the Constitution, drafted after the country's return to democratic rule.
Wednesday, October 5th 2022 - 19:12 UTC
Bolsonaro receives fresh support from State governors

Brazil's incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro was told Wednesday that he would be endorsed by the reelected governor of the Federal District Ibaneis Rocha, for the Oct. 30 runoff against Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva of the Workers' Party (PT), it was announced at the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia.
Wednesday, October 5th 2022 - 14:51 UTC
Brazil, with Mercosur partners, plans to become a global rice exporting hub

As India, the world leader in exports restricts rice shipments, Brazil signaled at the World Trade Organization (WTO) that together with Mercosur partners, it is ready to expand exports and help with global food security.