Lula Is Running Level With 2022 in Brazil, and Behind in the Northeast
Cross-tabs put Lula level with 2022 in São Paulo, Minas Gerais and Rio, ahead 47-27 among the poorest, and down...
September 12, 2026Section
Brazil News in English
The Rio Times covers Brazil daily in English — politics, economy, security, business and culture, reported from Rio de Janeiro since 2009. This page collects today’s Brazil news in English, updated every day, plus our in-depth guides on visas, cost of living, real estate and investing. Start with Brazil news today, Lula government news, Petrobras news and Rio de Janeiro news.
Brazil: The Ambipar Thread Running Through the Banco Master Case
The CVM is examining Master-linked funds over R$754 million of Ambipar purchases during an 883 percent run-up, while the company...
September 12, 2026
Brazil’s Justices Are Fighting Over What They May Read Before Tuesday
Zanin and Gilmar Mendes want full access to Vorcaro’s phone data before the 15 September session. Mendonça says no.
September 12, 2026
Fachin Splits Brazil’s Court Crisis Into Two Trials, a Week Apart
Fachin refused to merge the proceedings. The Moraes and Vorcaro messages go to the plenary on 15 September, Mendonça’s conduct...
September 12, 2026
Brazil Now Issues Temporary Visas Fully Online: What Foreigners Need to Know Since September 1, 2026
Since September 1, 2026, Brazil issues temporary visas — work, study, family reunion, investment, digital nomad — fully online via...
September 12, 2026
Dark Horse Release Suspended as Police Probe Flávio
The distributor suspended Dark Horse, the Jair Bolsonaro biopic, as police say Flávio Bolsonaro chased money from banker Daniel Vorcaro.
September 12, 2026
Taxes in Brazil for Expats as Receita Federal Rules Shift
Taxes in Brazil for expats changed on 1 January 2026. Lei 15.270 raised the entry point and added a minimum...
September 12, 2026
Retire in Brazil: Foreigners Face $2,000 Pension Visa Route
Brazil keeps the retirement visa path tied to a monthly pension transfer, shaping where foreigners can retire in Brazil and...
September 12, 2026
São Paulo Governor Race 2026: Tarcísio vs Haddad — Polls, Issues and Stakes
São Paulo governor race 2026: Tarcísio de Freitas leads Fernando Haddad 50.6% to 33.6%. Polls, key issues, dates and what...
September 12, 2026