Brazil

Monday, July 28th 2025 - 19:58 UTC
Brazil out of FAO's Hunger Map

Brazil was not included in the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations' (FAO/UN) State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2025 (SOFI 2025) presented Monday (28) during the 2nd United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS+4) in Ethiopia.
Monday, July 28th 2025 - 10:02 UTC
Oropouche fever expanding beyond Amazonia

Once a malady associated with Amazonia, Oropouche has spread onto various other Brazilian States, so much so that Espírito Santo, almost 3,000 km away, became the record holder with 6,318 cases.
Saturday, July 26th 2025 - 11:27 UTC
Venezuela reinstates tariffs on Brazilian products

Venezuela has unilaterally reimposed import tariffs ranging from 15% to 77% on Brazilian products, a move that violates the Economic Complementation Agreement (ACE 69) signed between the two countries in 2014. The decision was made without prior notice.
Friday, July 25th 2025 - 09:24 UTC
Bolsonaro convicted for remarks about Venezuelan women

A court of appeals in Brasilia on Thursday reversed former President Jair Bolsonaro's lower court acquittal in the case regarding his remarks about Venezuelan teenagers, and ordered him to pay R$150,000 (US$27,165) in collective moral damages for hinting that the girls were prostitutes.
Thursday, July 24th 2025 - 09:32 UTC
Brazil joins list of plaintiffs against Israel at ICJ

Brazilian authorities announced Wednesday the South American country's formal decision to join South Africa's lawsuit against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Israel of genocide against the Palestinian people.
Thursday, July 24th 2025 - 08:36 UTC
Lula and Sheinbaum discuss joint developments

Presidents Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil and Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico held a telephone conversation on Wednesday to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and economic cooperation.
Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 - 19:34 UTC
Brazilian civil aviation serves increasing number of passengers

Brazil's commercial aviation sector experienced a record-breaking first half of 2025, transporting 61.8 million passengers on domestic and international flights. This represents a 10% increase compared to the same period in 2024, the Ministry of Ports and Airports said this week in a document based on the Demand and Supply Report from the National Civil Aviation Agency (Anac).
Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 - 10:30 UTC
Bolsonaro denies noncompliance with De Moraes' restrictions

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro denied Tuesday any violation of the social media ban imposed on him by Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Alexandre De Moraes. The defense's statement came after the judge's ruling on Monday to give Bolsonaro 24 hours to explain his violation of the injunction, one of the measures imposed on him last week. Violation of the injunction could lead to Bolsonaro's preventive detention.
Tuesday, July 22nd 2025 - 10:55 UTC
Santiago Summit: Leaders agree that democracy is under threat

Progressive leaders convened in Santiago de Chile Monday at the “Democracy Forever” event hosted by President Gabriel Boric Font, during which they concurred on the importance of strengthening multilateralism in a world facing “deep uncertainty.” This summit was a continuation of the “In defense of democracy: fighting extremism” initiative, previously held during the 79th United Nations General Assembly.
Tuesday, July 22nd 2025 - 10:29 UTC
De Moraes rules Bolsonaro has 24 hours to explain use of social media

Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Alexandre De Moraes ruled Monday that former President Jair Bolsonaro and his legal team had 24 hours to explain the alleged use of social media, which would constitute noncompliance with the precautionary measures imposed by the magistrate.