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
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
Nearly everyone in Brazil will catch virus - Bolsonaro Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro has said that nearly everyone will probably end up catching the coronavirus, and he has urged Brazilians to "face up to ... Coronavirus • 01 Aug 20
United States formally starts withdrawal from WHO US President Donald Trump has formally started the withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organization, making good on threats over the UN ... Coronavirus • 07 Jul 20
Judge orders Brazil President Bolsonaro to wear a mask A federal judge in Brazil ordered President Jair Bolsonaro to wear a face mask in public, after the he repeatedly flouted the coronavirus containment measures ... Coronavirus • 23 Jun 20
Brazil's health minister resigns amid Covid-19 crisis Brazilian Health Minister Nelson Teich has resigned after less than a month on the job over what an official said was "incompatibility" with President Jair ... World • 15 May 20
Brazil's justice minister resigns over 'interference' Brazil's justice and security minister Sergio Moro has resigned after clashing with President Jair Bolsonaro over the sacking of the federal police chief. World • 25 Apr 20
Bolsonaro: Wrong to say reporter had 'homosexual face' Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said that it was wrong for him to tell a journalist that he had "the face of a homosexual." World • 22 Dec 19
Former Brazilian president released from prison Former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has walked free from jail after a year-and-a-half behind bars for corruption following a court ruling that ... World • 09 Nov 19
Bolsonaro undergoes surgery to treat 2018 stab wound A surgical procedure to correct an incisional hernia in Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's abdomen has ended, according to a statement from the presidential palace. World • 08 Sep 19
Brazil bans burning in Amazon for two months Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro signed a decree to ban burning throughout the country for two months, as the authorities scramble to defuse the Amazon fires ... World • 29 Aug 19
Brazil rejects G7's €20m aid offer as Amazon fires rage Brazil has rejected aid from G7 countries to fight wildfires in the Amazon, with a top official telling French President Emmanuel Macron to take care ... World • 27 Aug 19
Hundreds of new fires in Brazil as Amazon outrage grows Hundreds of new fires are raging in the Amazon rainforest in northern Brazil, official data have showed, amid growing international pressure on President Jair Bolsonaro ... World • 24 Aug 19
Taoiseach: Brazil must honour environment commitments Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that Ireland will not vote for the EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement if Brazil does not honour its environmental commitments. World • 23 Aug 19
A history of controversy: Jair Bolsonaro Brazil's President, Jair Bolsonaro, has recently come under international pressure for his comments about Brazil's mismanagement of wildfires which are burning the Amazon, with French ... World • 23 Aug 19
Criminalising homophobia could 'hurt' gays - Bolsonaro Brazil's far-right President Jair Bolsonaro has criticised the country's Supreme Court's decision to criminalise homophobia, saying it could "hurt" gays by deterring companies from hiring ... World • 15 Jun 19
Bolsonaro uses Davos speech to appeal to big business Brazil's new president, Jair Bolsonaro, threw out the welcome mat for big business and major investors today. Business • 23 Jan 19
Bolsonaro takes office as new Brazilian president Right-wing nationalist Jair Bolsonaro, who has vowed to crack down on political corruption, violent crime and ignite a moribund economy with deregulation and fiscal discipline, ... World • 01 Jan 19
Right-wing Jair Bolsonaro wins Brazil presidential race Former Army captain Jair Bolsonaro has won Brazil's presidential election, riding a wave of frustration over corruption and crime that brought a dramatic swing to ... World • 28 Oct 18
Bolsonaro seeking political support ahead of run-off Brazil's far-right presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro has said he is already in talks with other politicians in congress to gain support if he wins a ... World • 08 Oct 18
All you need to know about Brazil's divisive election Crushed by years of recession and political upheaval, Brazilians will head to the polls this weekend in the first round of presidential elections. World • 05 Oct 18
Brazil's Bolsonaro 'serious' after knife attack Brazil's right-wing presidential frontrunner Jair Bolsonaro was seriously injured when he was attacked with a knife while campaigning yesterday, his son has said. Brazil • 07 Sep 18
