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Peru law change raises fears of Amazon rainforest destruction

It is being “falsely arguing” that the amendments are necessary to comply with the EU’s new forest regulations, campaigners warn.

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Indigenous march in Brasilia calls for land rights and climate action

Thousands of Indigenous people marched through Brazil’s capital on Thursday, calling for stronger protection of their ancestral lands as a crucial step in tackling the global climate crisis.

Brazil

Brazil's former president to stand trial over coup attempt

Bolsonaro, who fought to stay in power after losing the 2022 election, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and claims he is being politically persecuted.

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Laughter and samba: Carnival comes to Rio’s little patients

Clowns and musicians turned a Rio hospital into a carnival celebration, bringing music, dance, and laughter to children, parents, and medical staff on the pediatric ward.

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Cinema

How Oscar fever is gripping Brazil during Carnaval

Walter Salles' 'Im Still Here' won Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards. Brazilians roared at home and on the streets, where Carnival festivities have been ongoing since Saturday. And now, the 'I'm Still Here' house is to be transformed into a film museum...

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Rio Carnival: Samba schools light up the Sambadrome

Rio's Carnival continued in full swing with top samba schools parading at the Sambadrome.

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99 bloc parties draw over 160,000 in Rio de Janeiro

The Cordão do Boitatá parade kicked off on Sunday 23 February, as thousands of participants danced in the streets.

Brazil

Brazil’s former President Bolsonaro charged over alleged coup

Brazil’s prosecutor-general has filed charges against former President Jair Bolsonaro for attempting a coup to stay in office after his 2022 election defeat.

Cinema

Berlinale 2025 review: 'O último azul' ('The Blue Trail')

Brazil has been Oscar nominated for Best Picture this year. Could the country win the Berlinale's top prize before the Academy dish out theirs? Early signs look mighty promising with the stunning 'The Blue Trail' in Competition.

Brazil

Indigenous man from Amazon tribe makes contact with outside world

A young man from an isolated Indigenous tribe who approached a riverine community in Brazil’s Amazon returned voluntarily to his people shortly after, authorities said.

Tech News

New law in Brazil restricts smartphones in schools

Brazilian students will no longer have access to their phones in classrooms and hallways unless given permission by a teacher, according to new legislation passed this week.

Green News

Eye-watering accommodation costs await COP30 attendees in Brazil

Ahead of this year's U.N. climate summit, the Brazilian host city of Belem is facing huge price hikes for lodgings.

Markets

Could it cost you more to wake up and smell the coffee under Trump?

Apart from the Colombian tariffs threatened by US president Donald Trump, coffee prices have also been hit by poor harvests in Brazil which is one of the commodities main producers.

Culture news

How AYOM bring African, South American and European music together

Ahead of performance as part of the France-Brazil season this year, Euronews Culture met members of AYOM to discuss spirituality, history, and bringing international musical traditions together.

Art

Unseen Brazilian art takes centre stage at London's Royal Academy

A landmark exhibition, Brasil! Brasil! The Birth of Modernism, has opened at London’s Royal Academy, showcasing 134 works from ten pivotal Brazilian artists, many displayed in the UK for the first time.

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Heavy rain triggers widespread flooding across southern Brazil

Heavy overnight rain caused floods to wreak havoc in Brazil's Balneário Camboriú, Itajaí, and Camboriú regions.

Brazil

Israel helps ex-soldier leave Brazil amid war crime allegations

This case raises the possibility of Israeli soldiers facing prosecution abroad. Israel denies international war crime accusations, asserting its operations in Gaza adhere to international law.

Lifestyle

Football-loving Brazilian nun becomes world’s oldest living person

Sister Inah went from a fragile child to the world’s oldest living person – thanks not least to her Catholic faith, love of football and cheerful spirit.

Health news

Giving poor people cash reduced tuberculosis risks in Brazil - study

Researchers said the findings underscore the close link between poverty and tuberculosis, which sickens more than 10 million people per year.

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'Ainda Estou Aqui' ('I’m Still Here')

Nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film and shortlisted as Brazil’s pick for the Oscars’ Best International Feature category, Walter Salles' return to the big screen is not one you'll want to miss.