Brazil

Friday, November 21st 2025 - 10:50 UTC
COP30: Activities suspended due to fire and evacuation

The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) was thrown into chaos on Thursday when a fire erupted in the so-called Blue Zone pavilions, forcing a rapid evacuation of delegates, officials, and observers just over 24 hours before the conference's scheduled conclusion.
Thursday, November 20th 2025 - 09:57 UTC
Chinese and French carmakers join forces in Brazil to develop electric vehicles

Chinese automaker Geely has officially re-entered the Brazilian market by merging with the local subsidiary of France's Renault. The new entity, named 'Renault Geely do Brasil,' will jointly manufacture four new electrified vehicle models at the Ayrton Senna Complex factory in São José dos Pinhais, Paraná state, by 2027.
Wednesday, November 19th 2025 - 15:36 UTC
Brazil estimates another record harvest in 2025/26, totaling 354 million tons

Brazil’s 2025/26 grains and oil seed harvest is estimated should reach 354.8 millon tons, representing an 0.8% over the previous record harvest, according to the second survey by the country’s National Supply Company, CONAB, which was completed earlier this month.
Tuesday, November 18th 2025 - 20:21 UTC
Brazil: New oil reserves found in Campos Basin

Brazil's state-run oil company Petrobras announced this week the discovery of an oil reservoir in the Campos Basin, off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. As per initial assessments, the oil found is of “excellent quality.”
Tuesday, November 18th 2025 - 10:26 UTC
Espionage case between Brazil and Paraguay closed

Paraguay has formally closed a diplomatic incident involving alleged Brazilian intelligence activities on its soil after Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira delivered a confidential report and clarifications to his counterpart, Rubén Ramírez Lezcano, on Monday.
Friday, November 14th 2025 - 20:58 UTC
Mining company accountable for dam collapse in Brazil

The High Court of Justice in London found on Friday that the English mining company BHP was accountable for the collapse of the Fundão Dam in the city of Mariana, in the Brazilian State of Minas Gerais, ten years ago. The company is a shareholder of Samarco, which was responsible for the disaster.
Thursday, November 13th 2025 - 21:08 UTC
Brazil: STJ issues ruling favoring transgender military staff

The First Section of Brazil's Superior Court of Justice (STJ) unanimously ruled on Wednesday in favor of transgender military personnel -or transitioning thereinto- who are thus protected from being relieved of duty for their condition alone.
Thursday, November 13th 2025 - 10:55 UTC
After violent storms, Brazil faces ongoing cyclone threat — severe weather also forecast in Argentina

Following a powerful extratropical cyclone that swept across south-central Brazil last week —bringing heavy storms and a tornado that devastated parts of Paraná and Santa Catarina— meteorologists are warning that the country faces a continued risk of similar weather events through the end of the year.
Thursday, November 13th 2025 - 10:00 UTC
California Governor becomes most famous US COP30 attendee

California Governor Gavin Newsom has emerged as an unexpected focal point and “anti-Trump” figure at the COP30 climate conference in Belém, capitalizing on the absence of the self-proclaimed climate change skeptic US President Donald Trump.
Wednesday, November 12th 2025 - 19:44 UTC
Paraguay launches Operation Guaraní Shield against transnational criminal groups

Paraguayan authorities activated this week the first phase of a massive deployment of its Armed Forces along its borders with Brazil, Argentina, and Bolivia, launching Operation “Guarani Shield” to contain transnational criminal organizations.