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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

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Brazil: more than a destination, a lifestyle

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From tropical coastlines to vast canyons, from cascading waterfalls to crystal-clear freshwater springs, Brazil offers a diversity of experiences that go far beyond the vibrant energy of its major cities.

25/02/2026

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Brazil landslides: 43 missing after heavy rain hits state of Minas Gerais

Brazil is facing deadly floods in Minas Gerais after record rain hit Juiz de Fora and Uba.

25/02/2026

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Brazil’s Queen of Rock, Rita Lee, honored at Rio Carnival parade

The second night of parades at Rio de Janeiro’s Sambadrome began with Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel honoring late Brazilian rock icon Rita Lee.

17/02/2026

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Brazil’s iconic carnival opens in Rio with Carmelitas street party

Rio’s Carmelitas parade draws thousands to Santa Teresa, with samba, costumed revellers and a nod to a runaway nun legend.

14/02/2026

Travel News

'Brazil is in fashion': Europeans propel 37% tourism boom

Brazil closed 2025 as the world's fastest-growing international destination, driven by new air routes and a growing push from European tourism.

04/02/2026

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Brazil : Thousands in Rio de Janeiro honour sea goddess Yemanjá on the beach

Thousands of people gathered on a beach in Rio de Janeiro to honour Yemanjá. The Afro-Brazilian goddess of the sea is celebrated every year on 2 February, drawing devotees from across the city and beyond.

03/02/2026

Earth News

One of world's largest hydropower plants faces another legal setback

Brazilian courts have ruled that the Belo Monte hydropower plant has had environmental and social impacts "far greater" than originally forecasted.

02/02/2026

Travel News

Tourists are abandoning Rio's 'posh' landmarks for cultural immersion

The "often-stigmatised territories" of Rio de Janeiro are experiencing a tourist boom, and it's pumping cash into low-income communities.

01/02/2026

Travel News

Brazil launches Interrail-style air pass to promote tourism

The Azul Brazil Air Pass starts at €400 for trips including up to four destinations over 14 days, rising to €500 for 30-day trips covering up to eight destinations.

29/01/2026

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Video shows moment lighting strikes Bolsonaro supporters in Brazil

Thousands gathered in the rain in the Brazilian capital on Sunday to support Bolsonaro.

26/01/2026

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Lightning strike at Brasilia rally injures 89 Bolsonaro supporters

Eighty-nine people were injured by lightning at a rally supporting former President Jair Bolsonaro in Brasilia, as the demonstrators gathered to demand Bolsonaro's release from prison.

26/01/2026

Nature

Vanishing wildlife pushes Brazilian mosquitoes toward human blood

The strong preference for humans could lead to the transmission of more viral diseases and adverse health outcomes for people who live in the area.

24/01/2026

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Brazil celebrates Three Kings Day with parade in Rio favelas

Brazil marked Three Kings Day on Tuesday with a colourful procession in Rio de Janeiro, where music and dance echoed through a hillside neighbourhood.

07/01/2026

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Brazil's Lula calls EU to seek 'political courage' over Mercosur deal

During a meeting with the South American bloc at Foz do Iguazu on Saturday, he regretted the postponement by the EU of the agreement that would have created the largest free trade zone in the world.

20/12/2025

Climate

Hypertropical climate in the Amazon could trigger mass tree die-offs

A hypertropical climate has not occurred on Earth in at least 10 million years.

14/12/2025

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Suspect arrested in Brazil over theft of eight Matisse artworks

Two armed men entered the Mario de Andrade Library in São Paulo on Sunday and stole a dozen artworks, according to authorities.

09/12/2025

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Thousands march in Brazil to raise attention to femicides

Tens of thousands of women in cities across Brazil rallied against gender-based violence on Sunday amid a series of recent high-profile cases that have shocked the country and sparked fury.

08/12/2025

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Bolsonaro's eldest son says he will run for 2026 Brazil presidency

Flávio Bolsonaro, eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, said his father backed him to represent the party and run for Brazil's presidency in 2026. The senator vouched to 'continue the nation's project'.

06/12/2025

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Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro unveils floating Christmas tree

A floating Christmas tree was inaugurated Sunday in Rio de Janeiro’s Botafogo Cove, adding a new highlight to the city’s holiday traditions.

01/12/2025

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Flamengo fans clash with police at Rio airport

Chaos ensued at Rio's airport as Flamengo fans clashed with police while seeing off the team for the Copa Libertadores final, with accusations of late police action.

27/11/2025

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Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro begins 27-year prison sentence for coup plot

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has started to serve a 27-year prison sentence on Tuesday after he was convicted for leading a coup attempt following his 2022 presidential election loss, despite pressure and protest from US President Donald Trump.

26/11/2025

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The Arinos Solar Park Redesigns Brazil’s Energy Map

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In Minas Gerais, the Enel Group's Arinos Solar Park is born: a project that is reshaping Brazil’s energy landscape, creating jobs and sustainable social value.

24/11/2025

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Bolsonaro arrested on suspicion of escape

The former president remains under house arrest with an electronic bracelet, but according to local media, the court has ordered his transfer to prison as a precautionary measure and to maintain public order after a vigil was announced outside, amid suspicions that he may have attempted to escape.

22/11/2025