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BUSINESSAug 20Brazil Court Orders Casas Bahia to Rehire WorkersA Brazilian court has mandated that Casas Bahia rehire workers. This signifies a legal intervention impacting the company's employment policies.riotimesonline.com · Brazil
DISASTERAug 20Microplastic pollution threatens Brazilian staple fish , health of Amazonian communitiesMicroplastic pollution is jeopardizing Brazilian staple fish and consequently threatening the health of Amazonian communities. This highlights a significant environmental and public health concern.icsf.net · India
CONFLICTAug 20Fears grow in Amazon village as Brazilian drug gangs push into BoliviaAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 19Brazilian President Lula seeks Trump call amid growing US - Brazil tensionsBrazilian President Lula is reportedly seeking to speak with former President Trump as tensions between the United States and Brazil escalate. This move suggests an effort to address diplomatic friction between the two nations.chinanationalnews.com · China
DISASTERAug 19Brazil bus crash kills at least 23 and injures five in Parana stateAl Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSAug 18Ecopetrol Completes $1.2 Billion Brazilian Oil DealYahoo Finance
WORLDAug 18Laura Cardoso, legend of Brazilian soap operas, dies aged 98Her 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".EuroNews [en]
CYBERAug 18Inside Brazil’s 3D-Printed Gun Supply ChainOn June 26, 2026, the Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro, through its specialized firearms, ammunition, and explosives unit, raided a clandestine workshop in Rio das Pedras, on the city’s west side. Investigators said the group used a 3D printer seized at the scene to produce pistol frames and structural rifle parts in polymer and then completed them with metal parts. Early reports described those parts as imported, but police said on the day of the raid that they were still determining the metal’s origin. Police described the operation’s main target as an international arms and War on the Rocks
WORLDAug 18Brazilian restaurant adapts menus to climate challengesOne 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.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSAug 18Ecopetrol Completes Acquisition of a Controlling 51 % Stake in Brava Energia S . A . and Strengthens Its Growth Platform in BrazilEcopetrol has successfully acquired a controlling 51% stake in Brava Energia S.A., which is expected to enhance its growth platform in Brazil. This signifies a strategic business expansion for Ecopetrol in the Brazilian market.prnewswire.com · United States
CYBERAug 17Discord complies with Brazil order suspending livestreams after teen girl's suicideLe Monde [en]
POLITICSAug 17Lula and Bolsonaro’s son launch rival bids for Brazil presidencyBrazil’s presidential race is officially underway.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 16Brazil's Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro return to their strongholds to kick off presidential campaignsBrazil's two main presidential candidates kicked off their campaigns on Sunday, rallying supporters in their political strongholds ahead of what is expected to be a tight October election.…Japan Today
POLITICSAug 16Brazil Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro kick off their presidential campaignsBrazil's Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro have officially launched their presidential campaigns. This marks the beginning of the electoral race for the presidency.wboc.com · United States
POLITICSAug 16US considers new sanctions on Brazilian judge , FT reportsThe US is reportedly considering imposing new sanctions on a Brazilian judge. This indicates potential diplomatic and political tension between the two nations.en.apa.az · Azerbaijan
POLITICSAug 16Brazil’s Lula launches historic fourth term bid – but son of jailed Bolsonaro stands in his wayPresident, 80, vows to keep far-right from power as Flávio Bolsonaro tells supporters he will ‘fight this system’Brazil’s leftwing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has launched his campaign for a historic fourth term and vowed that as long as he lived he would not allow the “shameless” right to return to power.Addressing a sea of supporters in São Bernardo do Campo, the industrial city where his political career began nearly half a century ago, the 80-year-old politician reminded voters of the chaos and violence that unfolded during the 2018-2022 presidency of his far-right predecessor, JGuardian World
POLITICSAug 16Brazil election: Lula and the new face of Bolsonaro's rightBrazil's October presidential election is shaping up as another battle between the Lula and Bolsonaro camps, with incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva seeking a fourth term and Flávio Bolsonaro stepping in for his imprisoned father. The two frontrunners are running close in the polls, as Lula focuses on Brazil's sovereignty amid tensions with Washington, while Flávio leans on his family's far-right support and ties to Donald Trump.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 15Donna Brazile wont comment on Troy Jackson Maine cousin scandalDonna Brazile declined to comment on a scandal involving Troy Jackson, a Maine cousin. This indicates an ongoing political or public interest issue.foxnews.com · United States
POLITICSAug 15Brazil delays US ambassador approval until October electionBrazil has reportedly delayed the approval of a US ambassador until after its October election.brazilsun.com · Brazil
WORLDAug 15Kristen Stewart Recalls Twilight Team Titanic Moment During Brazil StormActress Kristen Stewart recounted an experience with the 'Twilight' team that she likened to a 'Titanic moment' during a storm in Brazil. The incident involved a celebrity's personal recollection of a weather event.thewrap.com · United States
POLITICSAug 15Lula holds slim lead over Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of Brazil electionA new poll shows Lula leading Bolsonaro, but the gap has closed ahead of Brazil's high-stakes presidential election.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDAug 14Brazilian Police Recover Eight Stolen Matisse Jazz Works Worth $193KBrazilian police successfully recovered eight stolen Matisse 'Jazz' artworks, valued at $193,000. This marks a significant recovery in an art theft investigation.artnews.com · United States
POLITICSAug 14Brazil's Lula triggers reciprocity process against U.S. tariffs in effort to show strengthBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Friday his government has triggered an economic reciprocity law mechanism against U.S.-imposed tariffs, saying the move was intended to show…Japan Today
BUSINESSAug 14Brazil launches reciprocity process over U . S . tariffsBrazil has initiated a reciprocity process in response to tariffs imposed by the U.S. This signals a move to address international trade imbalances.upi.com · United States