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Brazilian firefighters rescue people from rooftops after flooding

Brazilian firefighters rescue stranded people from rooftops after heavy rain has caused rivers to breach their banks.

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Bringing down the ‘Brazil cost’ through modernisation and reform

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A specific set of economic conditions known as the ‘Brazil Cost’ has, for a long time, presented a barrier not only to foreign investment, but to doing business within the country itself.

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Embrapa provides support for more sustainability in Brazilian agriculture

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Rich in natural resources and renowned for technology and innovation, Brazil is not only self-sufficient in food production, but is one of the world’s leading exporters of soy, cassava, meat, poultry, maize, coffee and oranges.

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Brazil invites investment in infrastructure & renewable energy

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With around 4,350 kilometres between its furthest points, Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world, flanked by 7,200 kilometres of Atlantic coastline and the borders of no less than ten South American countries.

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LGBTQ+ Pride parade returns to Rio de Janeiro after two-year hiatus

LGBTQ+ rainbow flags and a carnival-like atmosphere, Pride returns to Rio de Janeiro with the theme "Courage to be happy" after a two-year hiatus because of COVID-19.

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'Little Prince' with an afro: Brazilian boy reinvents classic story

A Brazilian theatre production is aiming to break down racial stereotypes and barriers by casting a black actor to play the lead role in Antoine St Exupery's classic, The Little Prince.

Sport

World Cup latest: Two goals from Brazil sink Serbia, again

Here is our at-a-glance guide to what is happening at the World Cup on Thursday.

Green News

Watch: The five pivotal moments from week 2 of COP27

COP27 has been extended by a day, as delegates struggle to wrangle a final deal. With just hours left of the conference, here are the key takeaways from the second week.

Green News

Here are 5 key things that happened on day ten of COP27

Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrived to a warm welcome while world leaders reaffirmed 1.5C global warming goals.

World News

Good News: the mosquitoes wiping out dengue, and India’s tech detox

Five good news stories, including a breakthrough in transportation for donated hearts, will brighten up your day

Destinations

South America’s first digital nomad village is coming to Brazil

Whether you want to work from a heavenly-looking beach or you love the buzz of a big city, Brazil is perfect for digital nomads.

Creators

The crazy scrap metal sculptures made of nuts, bolts, pipes and spoons

Meet Michel Torres Costa, a Brazilian artist whose spectacular scrap metal sculptures went viral during the pandemic.

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Bolsonaro supporters call for military intervention after election defeat

Bolsonaro supporters call for military intervention after election defeat

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Police in Brazil partially clear road block protest over Bolsonaro defeat

Police in Brazil partially clear road block protest over Bolsonaro defeat

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Bolsonaro breaks tense silence without admitting election defeat

But the right-wing leader said he authorised the 'transition' after losing Brazil's election to rival Lula.

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Bolsonaro silence brings tension to post-election Brazil

Luiz Ignacio Lula da Silva's supporters are celebrating his narrow election victory in Brazil but there is tension in the air over Jair Bolsonaro's silence

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EU-Brazil relations set to change following Lula victory, says expert

The EU-Mercosur trade deal is still to be ratified by member states, after being put on hold since 2019.

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Lula beats Bolsonaro in Brazil's historic presidential runoff

Winning what is escribed as the most divisive election in the country’s history, Lula received 50.9% of the vote and Bolsonaro 49.1%, according to the country’s election authority.

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Euroviews. Brazil elections: When pulling on a football shirt gets political

President Jair Bolsonaro has managed to associate his own political persona and his bid for a second term in office to the beloved Brazilian football shirt...

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Campaigning ends before Brazil's presidential run-off on Sunday

On Sunday Brazilians will choose between a future of conservative values under the nationalist incumbent or the return of a leftist former president who has promoted his past record.