Brazil

Destinations

First time in Brazil? The must-see cities, beaches and nature

Brazil is gearing up to showcase the best of its unique biomes and ecotourism experiences.

16/11/2024

Tech News

Elon Musk's X to be reinstated in Brazil after complying with court

X was blocked in Brazil, where it had more than 22 million users, at the end of August.

09/10/2024

Brazil

Main Amazon tributary in Brazil at lowest level in over a century

One of the Amazon River’s main tributaries has dropped to its lowest level ever recorded Brazil’s geological service said on Friday.

05/10/2024

Tech News

X returns to some users in Brazil with server change

Some X users are back online despite a nation-wide ban against the app in Brazil.

19/09/2024

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Combating religious intolerance in Rio

Religious practitioners marched in Rio de Janeiro to promote tolerance among Brazil's diverse faiths.

17/09/2024

Tech News

Brazil judge takes €3m from X and Starlink accounts to pay fines

In an ongoing dispute between tech mogul Elon Musk and a Brazilian judge, authorities withdrew money from their company accounts to pay fines.

14/09/2024

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Brazilian footvolley dog Floki stuns crowd

Floki, a border collie, becomes a footvolley star, teaching beachgoers how to play their own game.

10/09/2024

Lifestyle

Meet Floki: The dog who became viral for his crazy volleyball skills

A 3-year-old border collie named Floki has become a viral sensation in Brazil, dazzling fans with his impressive footvolley skills on Rio’s beaches.

10/09/2024

Tech News

Musk's Starlink U-turns, says it will comply with Brazil's X order

Starlink has been in Brazil’s crosshairs since the blocking of Musk's social media company X.

04/09/2024

Tech News

Brazil court unanimously upholds X ban as users switch platforms

Tech mogul Elon Musk accused one of Brazil's Supreme Court justices of carrying out "censorship orders" by blocking his social media platform.

02/09/2024

Tech News

Judge in Brazil suspends X after Elon Musk fails to name a legal rep

The move further escalates the monthslong feud between Musk and Justice Alexandre de Moraes over free speech, far-right accounts and misinformation.

30/08/2024

Tech News

Starlink finances frozen in Brazil ahead of possible X suspension

The bank accounts of SpaceX's Starlink are blocked in Brazil amid a feud between a Supreme Court Justice and X CEO Elon Musk over blocking far-right accounts on the platform.

30/08/2024

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WATCH: Buffalo's first dip on Copacabana beach

A man was seen riding a buffalo on Copacabana beach late on Wednesday night, drawing fascinated passers-by.

23/08/2024

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Expert climbers clean site of Christ the Redeemer statue

Climbers in Rio de Janeiro tackled a challenging cleanup on Thursday at the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.

23/08/2024

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From concrete jungles to sandy shores: the dynamic sporting landscape of Brazil

Partner content presented by Visit Brasil

Brazil’s vibrant sporting culture extends far beyond its world-famous football pitches. From the skate parks of São Paulo to the bike trails of Bahia, this South American giant caters to every kind of thrill-seeker and adventurer.

12/08/2024

Brazil

Families of Brazilian plane crash victims gather in Sao Paulo

The crash killed 62 people, making it the most deadly in the country for years.

11/08/2024

Brazil

Plane crash in Brazil's São Paulo state kills all 62 on board

Brazilian airline Voepass confirmed the plane was headed for the state capital's international airport.

09/08/2024

Nature

Amazon deforestation in Brazil down to lowest level since 2016

But environmental activists say the country's Cerrado savannah has become a ‘sacrificed biome’.

08/08/2024

Scenes

Watch: Meet the Brazilian heroine saving the local coastal ecosystem

In partnership with Media City

Mayris Nascimento grew up surrounded by the lagoons of Alagoas. Devastated by the deforestation and polluted waters, she couldn't stand idle while her local ecosystem was in peril. Mayris decided to take the matter into her own hands and take action.

05/08/2024

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Surf, sail & explore: The 5 best destinations for watersports in Brazil

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Served with a healthy dose of sun, sand, sea and festa, Brazil is the perfect remedy for watersports enthusiasts seeking immersion in nature.

27/07/2024

Business

Will finance ministers finally agree a global billionaire tax?

Officials from the twenty biggest global economies are today discussing plans for a levy on the world’s 3,000 richest people.

25/07/2024

Nature

Why have sharks in Brazil tested positive for cocaine?

The concentration of the drug was up to 100 times higher than previously observed in other marine life.

25/07/2024

Brazil

Brazil's ex-president Bolsonaro indicted over undeclared diamonds

It's the former populist president's second indictment since leaving office, following another in May for allegedly falsifying his COVID-19 vaccination certificate.

05/07/2024

Tech News

Meta banned from using data in Brazil for AI training

Brazil follows Europe in blocking Meta from using public posts for AI training.

04/07/2024

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Brazil faces backlash over proposed abortion law

Women’s rights defenders protested in São Paulo, urging the National Congress to discard a bill equating abortions after 22 weeks with homicide, punishable by up to 20 years in prison.

28/06/2024

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Hundreds rally in Brazil to protest abortion bill

Demonstrators gathered in front of Brazil’s National Congress in Brasilia on Wednesday to protest a bill that would further criminalise abortions.

20/06/2024