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Rapid Growth of Brazil’s Indigenous Communities

In the past 12 years, Brazil's indigenous population has grown from 891,000 to 1,694,836, an increase of nearly 89%. Data from the Brazilian stats agency...

Brazil: $25 Billion Settlement Offered in 2015 Mariana Tragedy

In November 2015, a dam failure in southeastern Brazil’s Minas Gerais, operated by Samarco—a Vale and BHP venture—resulted in a catastrophic event. Near Mariana, the collapse unleashed a vast mud flood, devastating large areas and...

Why More Young Brazilians Are Considering Emigration

In Brazil, young people are increasingly expressing a desire to emigrate due to political and economic frustrations. This widespread sentiment affects individuals across the political...

Madonna’s Spectacular Night in Rio Draws Record Crowd

On May 4th, Rio de Janeiro's famous Copacabana beach will transform into a massive...

Brazil’s Balneário Camboriú to Host World’s Tallest Residential Tower

In the scenic coastal city of Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina, a groundbreaking project is underway. The Triumph Tower is poised...

Mining’s Toxic Legacy in Yanomami Territory

A study by the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation and Socio-Environmental Institute revealed alarming mercury contamination among the Yanomami, Brazil's largest Indigenous group. The analysis involved 287...

Unprecedented Emigration: Brazil’s Brightest and Youngest Seek Opportunities Abroad

Today, the number of Brazilians living abroad hits a historic high of 4.5 million, outnumbering the population of the...

The Emergence of Parque Global: São Paulo’s New Luxury Benchmark

São Paulo is on the brink of unveiling Parque Global, a transformative luxury district along Marginal Pinheiros. This landmark, Latin...

Brazilians Worry Over Economy’s Future

A Datafolha survey conducted on March 19-20 reveals Brazilians' deepening economic fears, showing increased...

Amazon’s Reclaimed Land Lost Again

A new study reveals that over 60% of the previously restored Brazilian Amazon has been...

Climate Events Surge in Brazil, Averaging Three Daily

In 2023, Brazil experienced a record 1,161 climate-related emergencies, resulting in 132 fatalities, injuring more than 9,200 individuals, and...