Brazil Rival Asks Court to Void Lula Ticket
Flávio Bolsonaro's campaign asked Brazil's electoral court on 14 October to void the Lula ticket over union support, 11 days...
October 16, 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.
Lula Bolsa Família Remark Lands 10 Days Out
Lula told TV Globo on 15 October he did not know Bolsa Família missed its inflation rise, 10 days before...
October 16, 2026
São Paulo Daily Brief
São Paulo on Friday 16 October: heavy storms forecast, indoor museums on Paulista, the metro fare and the market mood...
October 16, 2026
Brazil Stocks Eye Growth Data After 1.06% Drop
Brazil stocks fell 1.06% on Thursday and the real lost 1.4%. August activity data at 09:00 BRT tests an 83.5%...
October 16, 2026
Brazil Stocks Fall 1.06% as Real Weakens
Brazil’s Ibovespa fell 1.06% to 204,324 on Thursday 15 October and the dollar rose 1.17% to R$5.087, so US investors...
October 15, 2026
What to Do in Curitiba in October 2026
Things to do in Curitiba in October 2026: Solomun and Vintage Culture play on 31 October, plus hip hop, rock...
October 15, 2026
Brazil Deficit Forecast Rises to US$10.5B
Forecasters surveyed by Brazil's Finance Ministry expect a 2026 primary deficit of US$10.5 billion, with gross debt seen rising to...
October 15, 2026
Lula Camp Splits on Criminal Age Cut to 16
Lula's camp is split over cutting Brazil's criminal age to 16 as the Senate vote on its security amendment stays...
October 15, 2026
Brazil Harvest Hits Record 354.5M Tons
Brazil's grain harvest hits a record 354.5 million tons, with soybeans at 175.0 million. See what the bigger crop means...
October 15, 2026