About our Brazil news in English
Latest news on Brazil, covering politics, the economy, crime, the Amazon rainforest, business, culture and current affairs in Latin America's largest nation.
Brazil is the world's fifth-largest country by area and home to more than 210 million people. Its federal capital is Brasília, while São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro rank among the biggest cities in the Americas. As the largest economy in South America and a founding member of BRICS and Mercosur, Brazil plays a central role in global trade, diplomacy and climate policy.
Brazilian politics is shaped by the presidency, the National Congress and the Supreme Federal Court, with power contested between left-wing and right-wing movements. Elections for president, governors and Congress draw intense national and international attention. Our feed tracks government policy, corruption investigations, court rulings and the ongoing rivalry between the Workers' Party and the conservative opposition.
Economic stories are a constant focus, from inflation, interest rates and the value of the real to decisions by the Central Bank of Brazil and state oil giant Petrobras. Brazil is a leading exporter of soybeans, beef, coffee, sugar and iron ore, with China its largest trading partner. Trade tensions with the United States, including tariff disputes, have added fresh uncertainty for Brazilian exporters.
The Amazon rainforest places Brazil at the heart of the global climate debate. Deforestation rates, wildfires, Indigenous land rights and oil drilling near the mouth of the Amazon generate frequent headlines. The country has hosted major international climate talks and pledged to end illegal deforestation, though agribusiness interests in Congress often clash with environmental protections.
Crime and public security remain pressing concerns, with organised crime groups, drug trafficking and violence in urban favelas prompting major government operations. At the same time, Brazil's vibrant culture captivates the world, from Carnival celebrations in Rio de Janeiro and Salvador to samba, bossa nova, telenovelas and a celebrated culinary tradition.
From political drama in Brasília to developments in the Amazon and beyond, our NewsNow feed on Brazil is updated around the clock with headlines from trusted sources worldwide, giving you a comprehensive picture of this dynamic and influential nation.