Brazil

Friday, September 26th 2025 - 09:57 UTC
Toyota halts car production in Brazil due to damaged plant

A Brazilian plant belonging to Japanese car manufacturer Toyota halted all production after the facility was destroyed by heavy rains hitting São Paulo.
Friday, September 26th 2025 - 09:53 UTC
Brazil's Lower House passes bill to move capital to Belem for COP30

Brazil's Lower House on Thursday approved Bill 358/25 to symbolically transfer the country's capital from Brasília to Belém, Pará, during the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) between Nov. 11 and 21. Bill 358/25, proposed by Congresswoman Duda Salabert, now proceeds to the Senate for review.
Thursday, September 25th 2025 - 09:28 UTC
Brazilian coffee producers foresee price increase of up to 15%

Leading representatives of Brazil's coffee industry mentioned on Wednesday during an event in São Paulo an impending price increase of up to 15%.
Wednesday, September 24th 2025 - 10:45 UTC
Trump highlights “excellent chemistry” with Lula

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he had a good “chemistry” with his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, with whom he plans to hold talks next week. Trump described Lula as a “very nice man” after their brief meeting on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Tuesday, September 23rd 2025 - 20:48 UTC
LATAM places orders for 24 Embraer E195-E2 jets

LATAM Airlines placed orders this week for the purchase of up to 74 Brazilian-built Embraer E195-E2 passenger jets to expand its network of regional destinations.
Tuesday, September 23rd 2025 - 10:47 UTC
Middle East: Lula favors two-state solution

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva spoke in favor of the coexistence of Palestine and Israel during his speech on Monday at the second session of the High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Resolution of the Palestinian Question and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution convened by France and Saudi Arabia.
Tuesday, September 23rd 2025 - 10:13 UTC
Charges filed in Brazil against Congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro

Brazil's Public Prosecutor's Office has charged Congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro with “coercion” for his efforts to influence a court case against his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, who was recently sentenced to 27 years in prison for attempting a coup.
Monday, September 22nd 2025 - 10:38 UTC
Brazilians march against proposed amnesty bill

Thousands of Brazilians took to the streets in several cities, including Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Salvador, to protest against a proposed amnesty bill, which would benefit former President Jair Bolsonaro and others who have been convicted for their alleged participation in the Jan. 8, 2023, attempted coup d'état.
Saturday, September 20th 2025 - 10:00 UTC
Brazilian ministers skipping UN General Assembly

Brazilian Ministers Alexandre Padilha (Health) and Fernando Haddad (Finance) announced on Friday they would not be joining their country's delegation to the 80th United Nations' General Assembly (UNGA) starting in New York next week.
Friday, September 19th 2025 - 21:38 UTC
UK after closer trade ties with Argentina and Brazil, South America’s largest economies

Newly appointed Trade Minister Chris Bryant is visiting Brazil and Argentina, South America’s largest economies, to champion British business and closer trade ties. As part of the Trade Strategy’s plan to focus on practical deals that deliver faster benefits for businesses, Minister Bryant will progress several targeted partnerships with Brazil, including on customs, good regulatory practices, and export credit.