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Brazil

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

World News

Brazilians vote in first round of presidential election

Nearly 160 million Brazilians were eligible to vote in Sunday's presidential election. Polls close at 17:00 Brasília time. With voting conducted digitally, the first results are expected about three hours later, overnight in Europe

04/10/2026

World News

Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro wrap up campaigns on eve of tight vote

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro have a final chance on Saturday to sway voters at rallies in crucial São Paulo before a tight election marked by scandals and personal attacks.

03/10/2026

Brazil

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

Travel News

All the direct flight routes from Europe to Central and South America

With tourism numbers up 37% in Brazil and 24% in Guyana, more and more travellers are heading to Central and South America.

20/09/2026

Europe Today

EU's economy chief speaks to Euronews as 9/11 attacks mark 25 years

Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, we report on how this event changed America and the world. Also on the show: exclusive interviews with the EU's economy chief Valdis Dombrovskis, Norway's FM Espen Barth Eide, and Brazil's Ambassador to the EU Pedro Miguel da Costa e Silva.

11/09/2026

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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

Europe News

No need to audit our meat, says Brazil's EU ambassador

Brazil’s EU ambassador, Pedro Miguel da Costa e Silva, told Euronews "all options are on the table" after Brasília threatened retaliation over the EU’s ban on Brazilian meat imports due to antibiotic use.

04/09/2026

Europe News

EU suspension of Brazilian meat comes into force, despite negotiations

Brazil has yet to provide the necessary guarantees to allow an audit of its beef exports’ compliance with EU food safety standards, while inspections of poultry and honey imports are already under way.

03/09/2026

Tech News

Brazil fines TikTok owner over misuse of children's and teenagers' data

According to a report by Brazil's National Data Protection Authority (ANPD), the social network failed to block under-16s and mishandled personal data.

25/08/2026

Culture news

Laura Cardoso, legend of Brazilian soap operas, dies aged 98

Her death was confirmed by relatives via the actress's official Instagram. On TV she shone in telenovelas including "Chocolate com Pimenta", "Caminho das Índias" and "Gabriela".

18/08/2026

Food and Drink

Brazilian restaurant adapts menus to climate challenges

One of the first restaurants in Latin America to earn three Michelin stars adapts its menus to seasonal produce, using practical, inventive solutions to cope with the growing climate volatility.

18/08/2026

Earth News

Human hair used as protective barrier in oceans

A new environmental initiative is using human hair to help protect the oceans, building barriers from donated locks to shield parts of Brazil's coastline from oil spill pollution.

10/08/2026

Brazil

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

World News

Lula da Silva formally launches bid for Brazil's presidency

Brazil's Workers' Party meets to confirm Lula da Silva's October bid. At 80, the leftist veteran faces right-wing liberal Flávio Bolsonaro in another polarised Lula vs Bolsonaro race.

03/08/2026