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Renewed Flooding Threat Looms Over Rio Grande do Sul Amid Record Rainfall

Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, faces a severe crisis as repeated floods threaten the region again. Less than two weeks ago, a catastrophic deluge claimed...

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 IBGE reveals a significant demographic shift in a key, yet...

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...

Why More Young Brazilians Are Considering Emigration

In Brazil, young people are increasingly expressing a desire to emigrate due to 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 concert venue for Madonna. The city...

Brazil Launches Blue Economy Program for Coral Reef Protection

In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has launched a significant coral reef conservation program, allocating up to R$60 million (about $12 million) to preserve its...

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...

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...

Brazil’s Personal Security Satisfaction Hits Low

An Ipsos survey conducted globally placed Brazil at the lowest for personal security satisfaction, with...

Amazon’s Reclaimed Land Lost Again

A new study reveals that over 60% of the previously restored Brazilian Amazon has been cleared again, with more...