Brazil Poll: Lula Leads Flávio Bolsonaro by Six Points
Datafolha puts Lula on 39% and Flavio Bolsonaro on 33% for Brazil's October 2026 election, a six-point lead against a...
August 22, 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.
Batista Brothers to Buy Avibras, Brazil Missile Maker
The Batista brothers are buying Avibras, Brazil's missile maker and an Army supplier. The deal still needs approval from the...
August 22, 2026
Lula and Trump Agree to Restart Talks on US Tariffs
Lula and Trump agreed to restart talks on US tariffs during a phone call on Friday. Both sides want to...
August 22, 2026
Brazil Shed 45,900 Retail Jobs in Six Months
Brazil retail jobs fell 45,900 in the first half of 2026, the worst first half since the pandemic, while the...
August 21, 2026
Petrobras Opens Talks for Four Offshore Blocks in Ghana
Petrobras Ghana negotiations opened on 21 August for four offshore blocks in the Keta Basin, after Accra approved the company's...
August 21, 2026
Correios Asks 7,000 Staff to Leave as Losses Mount
The Correios redundancy round targets 7,000 departures by 30 September, after an earlier attempt drew 3,100 and a US$1.04 billion...
August 21, 2026
Instituto Capim Santo Opens in Belo Horizonte
Instituto Capim Santo opens a free cooking course in Belo Horizonte starting 3 September 2026. Learn how to enroll and...
August 21, 2026
The Curitiba Biennial Runs Until November
The Curitiba Biennial runs until November 2026, with more than 300 artists. Find dates, tickets, venues, and tips for visiting...
August 21, 2026
Foreign Investors Pull a Record Week From Brazil’s B3
The Brazil foreign outflow hit a record R$12.6 billion in one week, about US$2.4 billion. Year to date, overseas investors...
August 21, 2026