Vale Says Fixing Brazil’s Permit System Is Worth US$251 Billion. It Also Wants a Mineral Washington Is Chasing
Vale mining permitting changes could yield up to R$1.3 trillion in tax revenue over ten years, the company says, as...
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.
Brazil Bank Strike Shuts Branches as the Six-Day Week Bill Advances
Brazil bank strike: a 24-hour walkout shut branches in Minas Gerais, the Federal District and Parana as the 6x1 six-day...
August 20, 2026
Free Coffee Tastings in São José on Saturday, and It Is Not the São José You Think
The Festival do Cafe Sao Jose runs on Saturday 22 August in Kobrasol, Santa Catarina, with free tastings and a...
August 20, 2026
Curitiba Closes a Street on Saturday and Turns It Into a Piece of France
Rua da Franca Curitiba runs free on 22 August on the Alameda Prudente de Moraes, with music, French food and...
August 20, 2026
Belo Horizonte Is Honouring Nelson Freire This Week, and Two Nights Remain
The Festival Nelson Freire runs 20 to 22 August in Belo Horizonte, honouring the pianist with musicians who knew him....
August 20, 2026
Brazil Blocks Health Insurer Hapvida From Repricing 947,000 Plans
Brazil's regulator ANS froze Hapvida price rises and cancellations for 947,000 plans. The insurer says it was never formally notified.
August 20, 2026
Lulinha: Brazil Prosecutor Wants Lula’s Son Probes Out of Top Court
Brazil's Prosecutor-General asked the Supreme Court to move the Lulinha inquiries to a lower court, as messages reveal a US$121...
August 20, 2026
Free Circus in Recife: The Mostra de Circo Plays Its Last Weekend
The Mostra de Circo do Recife closes with free shows on 21, 22 and 23 August. Venues, times and the...
August 20, 2026
Car-Free Streets in Rio: How Residents Get Theirs Closed on Sundays
Car-free streets in Rio run on Sundays and holidays, never Saturdays. Here is the two-thirds petition rule residents use to...
August 20, 2026