U.S.-Led Shield of the Americas Targets 24 Criminal Groups With Coordinated Sanctions
President Donald J. Trump, joined by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Physicist John M. Martinis, Science and Technology Policy Director...
Brazil
Brazil’s Petrobras Raises Diesel Price as Government Subsidy Shields Distributors
Brasília, September 17, 2026: Brazil’s state-controlled oil company Petrobras has increased the price of diesel supplied to distributors by an...
São Paulo Remains Under Severe Storm Alert as Heavy Rain Threatens the State
São Paulo is facing another day of unsettled weather, with authorities warning of intense rainfall, strong winds and thunderstorms across...
Brazil Launches First Rice Purchase Auction to Strengthen Public Food Reserves
Brazilian authorities are moving to strengthen the country’s food-security system by carrying out the government’s first auction to purchase rice...
Brazil: Presidential Race Tightens as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Enter Close Contest
Brazil’s presidential election is entering a highly competitive phase, with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flávio...
Brazil Moves to Shield Consumers From Rising Global Oil Costs
The government has moved to reduce some fuel-related taxes and introduce measures aimed at easing pressure on diesel prices. The...
Brazil Conducts Nationwide Crackdown on Organized Crime, Seizing Assets Worth Hundreds of Millions
BRASÍLIA — Brazilian authorities have completed a nationwide operation targeting organized criminal networks, resulting in hundreds of arrests and the...
Brazil: Government Raises Concern Over New European Restrictions on Brazilian Animal Products
Brazil has formally expressed concern over new European Union restrictions affecting Brazilian animal-protein products, with the government raising the issue...
Brazil: Government Continues Expanding Digital Public Services and Data Infrastructure
Brazil is continuing its efforts to strengthen the country's digital and statistical infrastructure as government institutions expand data collection and...
Which Countries Combine Economic Power, Human Development and Military Strength?
A new world map highlights an interesting intersection of economic size, human development and military capability, showing how relatively few...
Brazil Advances Its First Fully Domestic mRNA Vaccine Toward Clinical Trials
Brazil is making progress in developing its own messenger RNA vaccine technology, with the country's first fully domestically developed mRNA...
Brazil Challenges Additional US Tariffs at WTO, Opening New Trade Dispute
Geneva, Brazil has formally challenged additional duties imposed by the United States on products originating from Brazil, bringing the tariff...
ASEAN Chief Makes Historic Brazil Visit to Deepen Cooperation and Global South Ties
Brasília, August 23, 2026: ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn has completed a landmark working visit to Brazil, marking the...
Brazil’s President Lula to Visit India, Strengthening South-South Cooperation
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is scheduled to undertake a state visit to India from February 18 to 22,...
Brazil Advances Climate Legislation to Tackle Deforestation and Boost Green Energy
Brazil’s government is moving forward with a new package of climate-focused legislation aimed at curbing deforestation and accelerating the country’s...
World Bank Approves $76.52 Million for Digital Transformation in Espírito Santo, Brazil
Brasília, August 2025 – The World Bank has confirmed a $76.52 million investment in the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo,...
Brazil Hosts Global Climate and Health Conference 2025, WHO Welcomes Dedicated Health Day at COP30
The 2025 Global Conference on Climate and Health officially opened today in Brazil, setting the stage for vital discussions that...
Brazil’s Economic Momentum Shows Resilience, But Challenges Remain
Over the past three years, Brazil has demonstrated notable economic resilience despite global uncertainties. According to the International Monetary Fund...
Empowering Farmers Through Conservation Loans: The Story of Maira Lelis in Brazil
The World Bank's latest #DevelopmentPodcast highlights a powerful success story from Brazil, focusing on how innovative financial tools are transforming...
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon Drops by 30%, Signaling Progress in Environmental Protection
Brazil has reported a significant reduction in Amazon deforestation, marking a 30.6% drop in forest destruction over the 12 months...
Strengthening India-Brazil Energy Cooperation: A New Chapter in Bilateral Relations
On September 19-21, 2024, India's Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, H.E. Mr. Hardeep S. Puri, embarked on an official...
Meeting of G20 Labour and Employment Ministers: Towards a Fair and More Equitable World
The meeting of the recent G20 Labour and Employment Ministers in Fortaleza, Brazil, was a turning point in the worldwide...
