Maria da Penha Law Now Covers All Gender Violence, Brazil’s STF Rules
Brazil's Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Maria da Penha urgent protective measures apply to all gender-based violence, even outside the...
August 26, 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.
Ambipar’s US$2 Billion Debt Vote Fails on Quorum, Reset for September 1
Ambipar's creditors' meeting on a R$10.5 billion (about US$2.0 billion) recovery plan failed for lack of quorum; a second call...
August 26, 2026
Fitch Raises Brava Energia to BB After Ecopetrol’s US$1.2 Billion Takeover
Fitch upgraded Brava Energia to BB with a stable outlook after Ecopetrol completed its US$1.2 billion acquisition of a controlling...
August 26, 2026
Dark Horse: Dino Lets Federal Police Mine São Paulo Fraud Probe Files
Justice Flávio Dino let federal police access evidence from a São Paulo fraud probe targeting the producer of Dark Horse,...
August 26, 2026
Brazil’s Electoral Court Tightens Internet and AI Rules for 2026 Vote
Brazil's electoral court tightened internet rules for the 2026 vote: a deepfake ban, mandatory AI labels, a 72-hour blackout and...
August 26, 2026
Brazil Posts Deeper IPCA-15 Deflation as Itaipú Bonus Cuts Power Bills
Brazil's IPCA-15 fell 0.40% in August 2026, deeper than the 0.31% forecast, as the Itaipú bonus cut electricity prices 6.25%...
August 26, 2026
Pianist Leonardo Hilsdorf to Perform in São Paulo and Curitiba
Pianist Leonardo Hilsdorf plays São Paulo on August 25 and Curitiba on August 28-29, 2026. See the programs and venues.
August 26, 2026
11 Women Artists to See at SP-Arte Rotas 2026
From Maureen Bisilliat to Jota Mombaça, meet 11 women artists shaping Brazil's art market at SP-Arte Rotas 2026.
August 26, 2026
Salvador Weekend Guide: Music, Capoeira and Food, August 28-30
Salvador hosts Moraes Musical Moreira, Red Bull Paranauê capoeira, and a food festival from Aug 28-30, 2026. See times, venues...
August 26, 2026