Pernambuco Leads Brazil’s Northeast Growth in the First Half of 2026
Pernambuco grew 4.47 percent in the first half of 2026, the strongest economic expansion in Brazil's Northeast, powered by industry...
August 28, 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.
Lula’s Jornal Nacional Interview Puts Brazil’s Debt and His Son in the Spotlight
In his Jornal Nacional interview, Lula said Brazil's public debt does not worry him, promised not to shield his son...
August 28, 2026
Brazil’s Braskem Shares Jump 20% on Enlarged Petrobras Credit Line
Braskem shares jumped almost 21% on 27 August 2026 after Petrobras raised its credit line from R$350 million to R$2.35...
August 28, 2026
Brazil: TSE and Google Launch Deepfake Detection Shield for 2026 Candidates
Brazil's Superior Electoral Court and Google launched a campaign on 26 August for 2026 candidates to register with YouTube's Likeness...
August 28, 2026
Brazil Books Its Third Biggest July Primary Surplus Since 1997
The July primary surplus in Brazil hit about US$2.09 billion, the third biggest for that month since the series began...
August 28, 2026
Puerto Rico’s Water Crisis Deepens as Two Main Reservoirs Near Critical Levels
The Puerto Rico water crisis entered a harder phase this week, as the island's two most important reservoirs slid toward...
August 28, 2026
Brazil Supreme Court Halts Vale Foreign Profits Tax Case
Brazil's Supreme Court suspended the Vale foreign profits tax case on 28 August 2026. The move wiped out a six...
August 28, 2026
Peru’s Water Deficit Puts 8.1 Million Hectares of Farmland at Risk
Peru's disaster agency Cenepred raised its drought warning to 8.1 million hectares of farmland, with the water deficit expected from...
August 28, 2026
Colombia’s Puracé Volcano Stays on Orange Alert as Ash Column Reaches 3,250 Metres
Colombia's Puracé volcano emitted ash three times in 24 hours, topping out at 3,250 metres, while the geological service keeps...
August 28, 2026