Brazil

Thursday, October 16th 2025 - 09:31 UTC
Brazil's STF rules against banning gender studies at schools

Brazil's Federal Supreme Court (STF) declared unconstitutional on Wednesday local laws banning subjects regarding gender identity and sexual orientation in the municipalities of Tubarão in Santa Catarina, and the Pernambucan towns of Petrolina and Garanhuns from being taught at schools.
Wednesday, October 15th 2025 - 10:59 UTC
Brazil wants sustainable fuels quadrupled

Brazil launched on Tuesday an initiative called the “Belém Commitment for Sustainable Fuels” -or “Belém 4x”- to quadruple production and use of sustainable fuels by 2035. The motion has been supported by India, Italy, and Japan, it was announced on the second and final day of Pre-COP negotiations in Brasilia.
Tuesday, October 14th 2025 - 13:11 UTC
Lula meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil and First Lady Janja da Silva met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Monday. During the encounter, they reviewed religious issues, as well as the situation in the South American country amid global challenges.
Monday, October 13th 2025 - 07:48 UTC
Trump’s trade war has cemented Brazil’s place as the soybean superpower, says The Economist

They say no one wins a trade war. Certainly, there are fewer bigger losers than soybean farmers in the United States. Since May China, by far their biggest customer, has refused to buy a single bushel in retaliation for Donald Trump’s tariffs. The spat is ruining farmers in Illinois; Mr Trump is set to announce a US$10bn agricultural-relief package. It is also raising costs for crushers in China’s Shandong province, who press beans into animal feed and cooking oil. But there has been one big winner: soybean producers in Brazil. The rift between American farmers and their Chinese clients has let Brazil cement its place as the world’s soybean superpower.
Saturday, October 11th 2025 - 07:30 UTC
Brazil: Law enforcement mission leaves 7 Comando Vermelho suspects dead

A mission carried out on Friday by the Military and Civil Police in Rio de Janeiro against the city's largest criminal organization, the Comando Vermelho, resulted in at least seven deaths and 19 arrests.
Friday, October 10th 2025 - 20:19 UTC
Putin admits Russia downed Azerbaijan Airlines Brazilian-built jet

Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly admitted on Thursday that his country's air defenses were responsible for the Dec. 25, 2024, downing of an Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) Brazilian-manufactured Embraer 190 jet, which killed 38 people.
Thursday, October 9th 2025 - 15:14 UTC
Brazil finds other markets for its exports amid US restrictions

Although Brazil's exports to the United States fell 20.3% yoy in September, growth in sales to other markets ensured record results, the South American country's Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade, and Services announced this week.
Wednesday, October 8th 2025 - 09:29 UTC
Brazil's soybean shipments to China make up for Beijing's purchases from US

After China suspended purchases of soybeans from the United States between June and August, due to President Donald Trump's tariff war, other suppliers, such as Brazil and Argentina, have found a new niche, according to a survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation, which represents 6 million American farmers.
Monday, October 6th 2025 - 21:38 UTC
Lula asks Trump to end high tariffs on Brazilian products

Presidents Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil and Donald Trump of the United States held a videoconference on Monday for 30 minutes, during which the South American leader requested the removal of the 50% tariffs imposed on Brazilian products, Agencia Brasil reported.
Saturday, October 4th 2025 - 11:27 UTC
Brazil: Toyota to resume car production in November

Japanese carmaker Toyota announced on Friday that it would resume production in the South American country on November 3 at its factories in Sorocaba and Indaiatuba, in the State of São Paulo.