Brazil’s Police Opened Five Big Money Cases in a Single Day
Brazil police operations on 20 August targeted more than R$1 billion (about US$200 million) in suspected fraud, from currency dealing...
August 20, 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.
Two New Polls Just Redrew the Governor Races in Ceará and Pará
New Brazil governor polls put Ceará in a dead heat between Elmano de Freitas and Ciro Gomes, while Pará's Hana...
August 20, 2026
Brazil’s Airlines Have Just Had Their Busiest Seven Months Ever
A Brazil air passengers record: 59 million domestic trips from January to July 2026, plus 17.7 million international, according to...
August 20, 2026
An Australian Miner Just Secured US$120 Million to Dig Rare Earths in Minas Gerais
Viridis has secured up to US$120 million for the Colossus rare earths project in Minas Gerais, with New York's OneIM...
August 20, 2026
Prosecutors Raided the Maker of Baly, Brazil’s Cheapest Energy Drink
A Baly energy drink investigation in Santa Catarina alleges R$500 million (about US$96 million) in improper ICMS tax credits. The...
August 20, 2026
Bolivia Sold Almost Twice as Much Mining Abroad — With Less Metal
Bolivia mining exports hit US$4.45 billion in the first half of 2026, up 91% on a year earlier, even though...
August 20, 2026
Tarcísio Defends Brazil’s Voting Machines and Backs Court Impeachments
Tarcísio de Freitas says he trusts Brazil's electronic voting machines absolutely, and that impeaching Supreme Court justices is a legitimate...
August 20, 2026
Brazil’s Meal Voucher Market Is Worth US$29 Billion a Year, and Two More Banks Just Walked In
The BTG Pactual benefits card combines food and meal vouchers in one product, entering a R$150 billion market as C6...
August 20, 2026
Casas Bahia Has Filed for Court Protection Owing US$3.3 Billion. Banco do Brasil Is In for US$560 Million of It
Banco do Brasil Casas Bahia exposure is about R$2.9 billion as the retailer enters judicial recovery with R$17.3 billion of...
August 20, 2026