Trump Rejects Iran’s Seven-Day Hormuz Plan: What It Means for Latin America
Trump has rejected Iran's seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, keeping Brent near US$104 and Latin America split...
September 27, 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.
Brazil Supreme Court Distrust at 48%, Disapproval Hits Record 47%
Brazil Supreme Court distrust stands at 48%, and a new Datafolha wave shows 47% rate the justices’ work as bad,...
September 27, 2026
Brazil’s Household Debt Buyout Pushes Unbudgeted Costs to US$8.2 Billion
Brazil will buy old household debts at 90%-plus discounts; with a betting ban and a Bolsa Família rise, costs reach...
September 27, 2026
Brazilian Airline Azul: Embraer GPS Fault Cancelled 80+ Flights, Hit 8,000
Azul Embraer E2 GPS fault cancelled 80+ flights in Brazil on 22 September, Azul says. AEROIN cites a preliminary US...
September 27, 2026
Brazil Court Puts Watchdog on Petrochemical Giant Braskem, Stops Mexico Aid
A São Paulo judge named an administrator over Braskem's US$10.9 billion debt overhaul and froze new money for its Mexican...
September 27, 2026
Who Is Lula? Age, Terms and Fourth-Term Bid
Lula is 80 and turns 81 on 27 October, two days after Brazil's runoff. His three terms, health record, declared...
September 27, 2026
Brazil’s Embraer Delivers Uzbekistan’s First C-390, a Central Asia Debut
Brazil's Embraer has handed Uzbekistan its first C-390 military transport, and trade press says the plane was first built for...
September 27, 2026
Brazil Revives Its Big Marine War Game, With US Troops Back After 2025 Halt
Cancelled in 2025 amid a rift with Washington, Brazil's Operation Formosa returned with 2,900 troops, Astros rockets and 55 US...
September 27, 2026
Who Is Flávio Bolsonaro, Lula’s Runoff Rival?
Flávio Bolsonaro, 45, Jair Bolsonaro's eldest son, won 47.03% in round one and faces Lula on 25 October. His age,...
September 27, 2026