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Bolsonaro, Lula to face off in presidential runoff vote on 25 October

Flávio Bolsonaro, Brazilian senator, presidential hopeful and son to embattled former leader Jair, says he is “very happy” to have led in the first round and heading into the runoff, with incumbent Lula expressing disappointment over “unexpected” results.

05/10/2026

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US suspends consular services in Brazil over security concerns

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and rival Flavio Bolsonaro are pulling no punches in a last-ditch effort to win voters ahead of Sunday's election in Brazil, where the US and Australia suspended consular services Friday over security concerns.

02/10/2026

Brazil

Brazil probes alleged US plan to fund far-right causes in the country

The investigation comes as both Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro prepare to contest each other for what is being described as a consequential election in Brazil, that could shape the developing economy’s forecast and future for decades to come.

02/10/2026

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Clowns take over the streets of Brazil’s historic Mariana

Around 100 clowns and circus fans fill the historic centre of Mariana, Brazil, for an international gathering celebrating circus, music and colour

07/09/2026

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Brazil wants Argentine ambassador out

Brasilia has requested the recall of Argentina’s ambassador and reduced diplomatic representation to Charge d'Affaires level as Argentine President Javier Milei called President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva a thief.

05/08/2026

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Brazil: Bolsonaro’s son Flávio launches bid against Lula

Flávio Bolsonaro received backing from Argentine President Javier Milei and a message of support from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while he seeks further endorsements from allies of US President Donald Trump

25/07/2026

Earth News

Good news for Brazil as Amazon forest fires fall to lowest level ever

"There is no climate security for the world without a protected Amazon".

22/07/2026

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Rio devotees celebrate Zé Pelintra Day with music, dance and prayer

Dozens of devotees gather in Rio de Janeiro's Lapa neighbourhood to celebrate Ze Pelintra Day with prayer, music, dancing and candle offerings.

09/07/2026

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Brazil fans erupt after dramatic World Cup win over Japan

Brazil fans celebrate a dramatic 2-1 win over Japan in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Houston after Gabriel Martinelli's late World Cup winner.

30/06/2026

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Young woman dies after being launched off bridge without safety rope

Viral videos of the tragedy shared online show the anguish of onlookers when they realised the lady was launched off the Ponte do Esqueleto bridge in Brazil without the required safety rope. “She’s got no rope,” one witness to the accident is heard saying.

15/06/2026

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World Cup street art returns to Rio de Janeiro

Rio's Tijuca and Saude neighbourhoods paint streets for Brazil's World Cup dream, turning whole blocks into murals in green and yellow.

11/06/2026

Earth News

EU’s Brazil meat ban targets the wrong problem, say NGOs

Inhumane farming is a bigger problem than antibiotics, experts say, after Brazil meat ban.

14/05/2026

Culture news

How Shakira made music history on Copacabana beach

Rio de Janeiro once again turned Copacabana into the world's biggest stage. Shakira performed on Saturday in front of two million people in a free concert that the city's mayor described as historic and will generate some $155 million for the local economy.

04/05/2026

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Massive crowds fill Rio's Copacabana beach for free Shakira concert

Latin pop queen Shakira kicks off her free mega-concert on Rio's famed Copacabana beach under a full moon, with drones forming the image of a she-wolf -- her nickname -- overhead as she takes the stage over an hour late.

03/05/2026

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Brazil's Congress reduces ex-President Bolsonaro's coup jail sentence

Lawmakers defied President Lula da Silva’s veto and moved to adopt a bill that would dramatically reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup following his loss in the October 2022 presidential elections.

01/05/2026

Culture news

Shakira crew member dies installing stage for free concert in Brazil

An accident on Sunday afternoon "tragically claimed the life of a professional who was working on assembling the structures for the show”.

27/04/2026

Ecotech

‘Miracle tree’ removes 98% of microplastics from drinking water

Moringa is thought to have been used by Ancient Egyptians to sterilise water.

21/04/2026

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Brazil: Indigenous marches in Brasília enter third day over land rights

Thousands of Indigenous people marched through Brasília on 9 April 2026 during the 22nd “Free Land Encampment”, urging authorities to recognise ancestral lands ahead of October’s elections.

10/04/2026

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Thousands of Indigenous people march in Brasilia for land rights

Around 7,000 Indigenous people rallied in Brasilia against land grabs, mining and logging, pressing Lula to honour rights and protect the Amazon.

08/04/2026

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Brazil unveils first locally made supersonic fighter jet

Brazil has unveiled its first locally produced supersonic fighter jet, marking a historic milestone for its aerospace and defence industries. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and other officials attended a ceremony marking the presentation of the aircraft.

26/03/2026

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1,500 Amazonian turtles released in Brazil's Rio Negro

In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, along the Rio Negro, more than 1,500 Amazonian turtle hatchlings (Podocnemis expansa) were released into the wild in a coordinated conservation effort.

24/03/2026

Travel News

'Trend da Rocinha' arrives in Portugal and even the PSP has joined in

If you're paying attention to social media, you've probably come across a series of videos of people walking to a chair and waving to a drone as it moves away and shows an incredible aerial view of Rio de Janeiro. The trend started in Brazil's largest favela and has now reached Portugal.

17/03/2026

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Rescuers race to find survivors after deadly nursing home collapse in Brazil

Brazil is searching for survivors after part of a building housing a nursing home collapsed in Belo Horizonte, the capital of Minas Gerais state. At least six people have died and several others remain missing as firefighters continue to dig through the debris.

06/03/2026

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Unexpected birth brings hope to near-extinct Amazon tribe

With only three women left, the Akuntsu were decimated by a government-backed land grab in the Amazon.

02/03/2026

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Brazil races to find survivors after deadly Minas Gerais floods

For a third consecutive day, rescue teams in Minas Gerais continued searching through mud and debris after landslides killed at least 54 people and displaced thousands amid forecasts of further rainfall.

27/02/2026

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Floods kill 46 as mud and debris choke Brazilian towns in Minas Gerais State

Brazil’s Minas Gerais reels after torrential rains cause deadly floods and landslides, killing at least 46, displacing thousands and destroying businesses.

26/02/2026