Lula’s Support for Putin at Moscow Victory Parade Highlights Brazil’s Diplomatic Autonomy
Explore Lula’s support for Putin at the Moscow Victory Parade highlighting Brazil's unique diplomatic stance. Coverage and analysis from The...
May 9, 2025Section
Politics – Brazil
Brazil’s Inequality Drop in 2024 Stands Out, But Still Trails Regional Peers
Brazil's Gini index fell to a record 0.506 in 2024—its lowest ever—yet still trails Chile, Mexico, Argentina, and Peru. See...
May 9, 2025
Brazil Pushes Land Reform to Boost Small Farmers Amid Economic Pressures
Brazil’s government, under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has launched a major push to accelerate agrarian reform
May 9, 2025
Rift Widens in Lula’s Government After Social Security Corruption
Rift Widens in Lula’s Government After Social Security Corruption. Latest coverage and expert analysis from The Rio Times.
May 8, 2025
Brazil Emerges as Fourth-Largest Solar Market with 18.9 GW in 2024
According to ABSOLAR and SolarPower Europe Brazil added 18.9 GW of solar PV capacity in 2024. The country ranked fourth....
May 8, 2025
Central Bank of Brazil Raises Selic to 14.75%, Leaves June Decision Unspecified
According to the Central Bank of Brazil the Monetary Policy Committee raised the Selic rate to 14.75% on May 7....
May 8, 2025
BRICS Leaders Clash Over U.S. Tariffs and Security Council Bids in Rio
(Analysis) Foreign ministers from the BRICS group-Brazil Russia India China South Africa and new members Saudi Arabia. Analysis from The...
May 8, 2025
São Paulo’s Strong Rejection of Lula Signals National Political Shift
A recent Paraná Pesquisas poll reveals that 63.1% of São Paulo voters disapprove of President Lula’s government. Coverage and analysis...
May 8, 2025
Brazil’s New Power Line: Why a Giant Energy Deal With China and BRICS Matters
Brazil’s government has struck a major deal with China’s State Grid Corporation to build a massive new power line. Analysis...
May 7, 2025