Brazil

• Wednesday, September 17th 2025 - 10:06 UTC

  Bolsonaro hospitalized for feeling unwell

  

  Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was admitted to a hospital in Brasília after “feeling ill” while under house arrest. One of his sons, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, reported that his father suffered from severe hiccups, vomiting, and low blood pressure.

• Tuesday, September 16th 2025 - 08:52 UTC

  Exports of special Brazilian coffee to US plummet

  

  Brazilian exports of specialty coffee to the United States have plummeted following the imposition of a 50% tariff by President Donald Trump. Last month, Brazil shipped just over 21,600 bags of specialty coffee to the US, representing a staggering 79.5% drop compared to the same month in 2024, according to data released by the Brazilian Coffee Exporters Council (Cecafé) on Monday.

• Monday, September 15th 2025 - 22:06 UTC

  Brazil still waiting for visas to attend UN General Assembly

  

  Brazilian officials are still waiting for US authorities to approve their visas to attend the upcoming 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, particularly after the Palestinian delegation was denied entry documents.

• Monday, September 15th 2025 - 18:22 UTC

  UK and Brazil to show global leadership on fertilizers sustainability

  

  The UK and Brazil have launched a partnership to tackle the environmental impact of fertilizers and boost the resilience of our food production. Priority areas for the partnership will look at protecting biodiversity and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as well as developing more resilient supply chains.

• Saturday, September 13th 2025 - 10:55 UTC

  Mercosur-EFTA deal ready to be signed next week

  

  The Southern Common Market (Mercosur) is to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) next Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro, it was announced on Friday. EFTA groups Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, and Liechtenstein, which will now partner with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Bolivia.

• Saturday, September 13th 2025 - 10:01 UTC

  Avelo Airlines buying 50 Embraer passenger jets

  

  US carrier Avelo Airlines has placed an order for 50 Brazilian-built Embraer E195 E2 jets for US$4.4 billion, it was announced this week. The purchase is not subject to President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on products from the South American country.

• Friday, September 12th 2025 - 20:12 UTC

  PAHO reports measles cases up 34-fold in 2025

  

  According to the latest Pan American Health Organization's (PAHO) report on the issue, a 34-fold increase in the number of measles cases was detected last month against 2024 figures.

• Friday, September 12th 2025 - 10:59 UTC

  Brazil: Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years and 3 months in jail

  

  Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) has sentenced former President Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years and three months in prison for his role in a coup plot following the 2022 elections. The ruling was handed down by a solid 4-1 majority after Chamber Chairman Cristiano Zanin cast the final vote.

• Friday, September 12th 2025 - 10:31 UTC

  Argentine VP posts cryptic entry on social media after Bolsonaro's sentencing

  

  Following the conviction of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, Argentine Vice President Victoria Villarruel posted a message on social media stating, “It is disturbing that in America, democratically elected presidents end up in prison.”

• Friday, September 12th 2025 - 09:58 UTC

  Bolsonaro's sentence prompts mixed reactions

  

  The conviction of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro for an attempted coup has drawn strong reactions from Latin American leaders, highlighting a regional divide over the verdict.