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. 03/01/2025
No Comment Copacabana Beach lights up as millions celebrate New Year in Rio Rio de Janeiro threw Brazil’s main New Year’s Eve bash on Copacabana Beach, with barges shooting off 12 minutes of fireworks. 01/01/2025
No Comment Afro-Brazilians pay tribute to their sea goddess to mark the New Year Afro-Brazilians paid tribute to their sea goddess Yemanja in a New Year celebration on Rio's famous Copacabana beach. 30/12/2024
Brazil At least 10 dead after bridge in northern Brazil collapses Police operating on the border of the northern states of Maranhao and Tocantins said four trucks, two cars and two motorcycles fell into the river. 28/12/2024
Brazil Chinese workers found in 'slavery-like' conditions at BYD Brazil site Scores of Chinese construction workers were rescued from slavery-like conditions at a BYD factory site in Brazil, according to authorities. BYD plans to terminate its contract with Jinjiang Construction. 25/12/2024
No Comment Bridge collapse in Brazil leaves at least 2 dead and a dozen others missing A bridge in northern Brazil collapsed on Sunday, killing at least two people and leaving a dozen missing. Eight vehicles, including trucks and cars, fell into the river. A sulphuric acid spill is hindering rescue efforts. Investigations are underway. 24/12/2024
Brazil 10 killed after plane crashes into house in southern Brazil The Civil Defence Agency said the aircraft hit the chimney of the home and then the second floor of a building before crashing into a mobile phone shop in a largely residential neighbourhood of Gramado. 23/12/2024
Lifestyle First ever photograph of uncontacted Massaco people in Brazil The Amazonian community is called 'Massaco' after the river that runs through their lands. It is not known, however, exactly what they call themselves. 22/12/2024
Brazil Dozens killed after passenger bus hits truck in south-east Brazil A crash between a passenger bus and a truck early has killed 38 people on a highway in Minas Gerais, a state in southeastern Brazil, officials said. 22/12/2024
No Comment A collective in Brazil is helping disabled people reach new heights A group of volunteers, through a project called “Coletivo Inclusão”, is taking adventurous disabled people up one of Rio de Janeiro’s most complex trails, reaching places some would say impossible for those who are not able to walk. 20/12/2024
No Comment Rio de Janeiro's missing children The NGO Rio de Paz organised a demonstration on Copacabana beach on Wednesday to demand answers from the government about the violent deaths of children in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 19/12/2024
No Comment Sea lion makes unusual visit to Ipanema beach A fur seal appeared on the sand of Rio de Janeiro's iconic Ipanema beach on Wednesday morning. 18/12/2024
No Comment In Brazil, Santa arrives by jet ski On Tuesday, Santa arrived at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on a jet ski. 18/12/2024
Culture news Brazil court orders Adele song to be removed from global streaming Adele is the subject of a plagiarism case, alleged to have “lifted” works from a Brazilian composer’s 1995 work. A court in Brazil is demanding that the song in question is removed from streaming services. 17/12/2024
Brazil Brazilian president discharged from hospital following fall The Brazilian president is expected to stay in São Paulo until Thursday and then return to Brasilia. Lula spoke to say that he is "whole" and ready to lead the country. 15/12/2024
Brazil Brazil's President Lula in intensive care after brain surgery Back in October, the Brazilian leader cancelled a trip to Russia for a BRICS summit after he suffered a fall at home. 10/12/2024
Green News Who is hosting the COP30 UN climate talks? Due to a lack of hotels in host city Belem, delegates will have to sleep on cruise ships. 22/11/2024
Europe News G20 Summit: Brazil's president calls for more action on climate change President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's comments came the day after representatives of the G20 nations endorsed a joint statement that called for a pact to combat hunger, more aid for Gaza, an end to the war in Ukraine and other goals. 20/11/2024
Economy G20 billionaire wealth tax plans face resistance G20 leaders are meeting in Brazil on Monday and Tuesday to agree on a global tax on the world’s 3,300 richest individuals, which could raise up to $250 billion. 18/11/2024
Brazil UN chief: 'Failure is not an option' in fight against climate change United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for 'leadership by example' from G20 countries as Brazil hosts G20 Summit. 18/11/2024
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
No Comment 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