Brazil News

Bolsonaro and Lula da Silva dominate Brazil’s first election debate in a rhetorical slugfest

Brazilian conservative President and re-election candidate Jair Bolsonaro and socialist former President and main electoral rival Luiz Inácio

August 29, 2022

Analysis: Bolsonaro to stay, Lula da Silva to return – the expected battle for Brazil’s presidency

In perhaps the most important election in Latin America, the presidential campaign officially began in Brazil on Tuesday, August 16.

August 28, 2022

Brazilian justice releases German consul accused of murdering his husband – get some background information

The Brazilian judiciary has ordered the release of German consul Uwe Herbert Hahn, accused of killing his husband Walter Herni

August 28, 2022

Brazil’s economy minister wants to set industry tax to zero and expects an unemployment rate of 8%

Brazilian Economy Minister Paulo Guedes said Friday (26) that he intends to set the IPI (industrial products tax) to zero.

August 26, 2022

Brazilian tax revenues reach new historical record in July

Federal tax revenues registered a real increase of 7.47% in July compared to last year's, reaching R$202.588 (US$41) billion.

August 26, 2022

Only woman in F4 Brazil dreams of racing for Ferrari in Formula 1

The young Aurelia Nobels, 15 years old, integrates the grid of the recently created F4 Brazil, being the only woman...

August 26, 2022

Gambling in Latin America

The whole world gambles, but each continent has its own traditions and laws.

August 26, 2022

Foreign direct investment in Brazil soars 52%, reaching highest net inflow in 11 years – Central Bank

Brazilian FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) recorded the highest net inflow of funds in 11 years. From January to May this...

August 26, 2022

Brazil’s Bolsonaro denounces Supreme Court’s ‘totalitarianism’

Brazilian president and candidate for reelection, Jair Bolsonaro, affirmed that Brazil is facing an offensive against "freedom" when speaking

August 26, 2022