At least 78 dead in storms near Rio de Janeiro At least 78 people were killed in devastating flash floods and landslides that hit the picturesque Brazilian city of Petropolis, turning streets into torrential rivers … World • 16 Feb 22
Deforestation in Brazilian Amazon hits January record Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon set a new record for January just three weeks into the year, according to data released yesterday, a worrying sign … World • 03 Feb 22
Brazil court drops some charges against Hickey A court in Brazil has removed some of the charges against former Olympic Council of Ireland president Pat Hickey. Ireland • 05 Jan 22
Bolsonaro says doctors considering surgery on him Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has said his doctors are evaluating a potential surgery in his intestine, adding he is using a nasogastric tube. World • 03 Jan 22
Death toll rises and thousands displaced in Brazil The death toll from heavy rains that have battered the Brazilian state of Bahia since November has risen to 18 while 35,000 people have been … World • 27 Dec 21
Vaccination data targeted in Brazil hacker attack Brazil's health ministry said its website was hit yesterday by a hacker attack that took several systems down, including one with information about the national … World • 11 Dec 21
Rio reverses decision to cancel New Year's Eve party Rio de Janeiro will hold its famed New Year's Eve party after all, Mayor Eduardo Paes announced, five days after cancelling the celebration over concerns … Coronavirus • 09 Dec 21
Brazil Amazon deforestation at highest level since 2006 Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest rose by almost 22% from August 2020 to July 2021 compared with the same period the year before, reaching the … World • 19 Nov 21
25 dead after raid on alleged Brazil bank robbers Twenty-five alleged members of a gang of Brazilian bank robbers were killed yesterday in a vast police operation in Minas Gerais state, a police source … World • 01 Nov 21
Aryzta concludes sale of business in Brazil Swiss-Irish food group Aryzta has completed the sale of its business in Brazil to Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV after operating there for almost 35 … Business • 15 Oct 21
Bolsonaro refuses vaccine, cannot attend soccer match Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has confirmed he will not get vaccinated against Covid-19, having previously said he would be the "last Brazilian" to do so. Coronavirus • 14 Oct 21
Avolon in deal with Brazil's Gol for 250 air taxis Brazilian airline Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes has agreed a deal with aircraft leasing company Avolon to buy or lease 250 electric air taxis. Business • 21 Sep 21
Airline must pay for women cabin crew's cosmetic costs Brazilian airline Gol must cover the cosmetic costs of their female flight attendants and airport staff following a labor court's decision, with a union official … World • 10 Sep 21
Holcim to sell Brazilian business to CSN for $1 billion Holcim has agreed to sell its business in Brazil to Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN) for an enterprise value of $1.025 billion in a move the … Business • 10 Sep 21
Brazil has near-record year for Amazon deforestation Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon reached near-record levels for the 12 months through July, according to newly released figures, the latest bleak news for the … World • 06 Aug 21
Judge wants Bolsonaro probed over voting fraud claims A Supreme Court justice in Brazil has ruled that President Jair Bolsonaro should be investigated for unproven claims the country's voting system is riddled with … World • 04 Aug 21
Bolsonaro may need surgery after persistent hiccups Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro will undergo tests for an obstructed intestine after being admitted to hospital with persistent hiccups. World • 15 Jul 21
Third wave hits as Brazil passes half million deaths Brazil has become the second country after the United States to surpass 500,000 Covid-19 deaths as the South American country grapples with a third wave … Coronavirus • 20 Jun 21
US eases travel warnings on Japan ahead of Olympics The United States has eased its warning against travel to a number of major nations including Olympics host Japan, Canada and Mexico after reassessing Covid … Coronavirus • 08 Jun 21
Brazilians stage more protests against Bolsonaro Tens of thousands of people in Brazil staged another day of protest against President Jair Bolsonaro, in particular for his chaotic handling of the pandemic, … World • 30 May 21
Bangkok virus spike sparks alcohol ban, venue closures Alcohol sales are to be banned in restaurants in the Thai capital, Bangkok, from tomorrow, while entertainment venues will be shuttered across the country for … Coronavirus • 17 Apr 21
Brazil court upholds annulment of Lula's convictions Brazil's full Supreme Court upheld a ruling annulling former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's corruption convictions, which cleared the way for him to run … World • 16 Apr 21
Brazil building new Christ statue, taller than Rio's A giant new statue of Christ being constructed in southern Brazil will rise even higher than the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue that overlooks Rio … News Lens • 10 Apr 21
Brazil surpasses 300,000 Covid-19 deaths Brazil's death toll in the coronavirus pandemic has reached over 300,000 as a deadly surge that has pushed hospitals to the brink made it the … Coronavirus • 25 Mar 21
French retailer Carrefour buys BIG in Brazil Shares in Carrefour moved higher today after the French supermarket retailer said it would buy Grupo BIG in a deal that values Brazil's third-biggest food … Business • 24 Mar 21
