Rio Carnival and the Wealth That Cannot Be Kept
Rio Carnival as an economy of contribution: what samba schools, blocos and an anthropology of generosity reveal about status, memory...
October 6, 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.
São Paulo Nightlife Tonight: Danilo Gentili Comedy, Saturnus Metal
São Paulo nightlife for Tuesday, 6 October 2026: Danilo Gentili comedy, free-entry samba, Moema jazz and Saturnus, plus rain and...
October 6, 2026
Brazil Focus Survey Lifts Inflation Forecast to 5.01%
Brazil's Focus survey lifted the 2026 inflation forecast to 5.01%, above the 4.5% ceiling, as economists still expect a Selic...
October 6, 2026
Brazil Services PMI Falls to 49.2 in September
The Brazil Services PMI fell to 49.2 in September from 50.5, the fastest decline since October 2025, as firms held...
October 6, 2026
Bahamas Sets 8 October Hearing on Banco Master Fund
A Bahamas court hears a bid on Thursday to wind up FAEX, a fund Banco Master's liquidator says held US$5.2...
October 6, 2026
Festival do Rio Day 6: Brazil’s Oscar Entry Screens
Festival do Rio day 6 (Tuesday 6 October): Feito Pipa, Brazil’s Oscar entry, a Jesse Eisenberg film at the Cine...
October 6, 2026
Brazil Justice Said to Eye Bolsonaro Case After 25 Oct
Justice Nunes Marques plans to judge Bolsonaro's bid to overturn his coup conviction after Brazil's 25 October runoff, reports say.
October 6, 2026
Brazil’s Right Wins 276 of 513 Chamber Seats
Right-wing parties won 276 of 513 seats in Brazil's Chamber of Deputies on 4 October, a majority but 32 short...
October 6, 2026
Brazil’s Caiado, Zema Back Flávio for 25 October Runoff
Romeu Zema backed Flávio Bolsonaro on Monday and Ronaldo Caiado will follow on Tuesday, as Trump hails a big first-round...
October 6, 2026