Brazil

Lula vs. Bolsonaro: Brazil votes in tense presidential showdown

Brazil's presidential election sees incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva facing a tight race against far-right challenger Flávio Bolsonaro, with polls suggesting a second-round runoff is imminent

Brazilian legend Cafú visits Bengal, chalks up grassroots approach for India's football ambitions

The former Brazil captain and two-time FIFA World Cup winner made important remarks on Indian football during a two-day visit to Bengal that took him from Darjeeling’s football fields to an industry gathering in Kolkata

Trump-Lula standoff escalates: US revokes Brazilian ambassador's visa

The situation is further complicated by the US support for the Bolsonaro family and its influence on Brazil's upcoming elections

US mulling punishment for Brazil over ambassador standoff? What we know so far

The weeks-long delay over Daniel Perez's appointment comes just months ahead of Brazil's presidential elections in October this year

US imposes 25 per cent tariffs on Brazil, cites their concession to India, Mexico as reason

The tariff is a direct response to Brazil's preferential tariff arrangements with India and Mexico, which the US argues provide less favorable market access for American goods

Woman dies after bungee crew in Brazil fail to attach safety rope before throwing her off bridge

A 21-year-old woman died in Limera, Brazil, after a rope jumping crew failed to attach her to the safety rope before she jumped from the Ponte do Esqueleto bridge in Limera, Brazil

'Lula!: The Man, The Myth and a Dream of Latin America' review: Unpacking the extraordinary life of Lula da Silva

The book traces Lula's journey from a humble background to leading Brazil for a third time, highlighting his evolution from a trade unionist to a pragmatic leader who has navigated complex political landscapes and economic challenges

'Foreshadowing': Statue of Liberty gets toppled due to strong wind, not in New York, but in Brazil

A viral video shows a 24-meter-tall Statue of Liberty replica falling face down in Guaiba, Brazil, after being toppled by strong winds from a severe storm

OPINION | Brazil and India’s quest for Sovereign Technology Capability

Building defence and strategic sector partnerships in communications and AI-driven defence systems could be an agenda for Brazil-India partnership

Brazil’s UPI-like digital payment system is annoying Trump

PIX, the Brazilian version of UPI, has caught the attention of US President Donald Trump after it tilted the market against Visa and Mastercard

OPINION: The Brazilian Supreme Court has done what its U.S. counterpart has tragically failed to do

Brazilian President Lula said in a CNN interview, " If Trump had done in Brasilia what he had done in Washington DC on 6 January, he would have been put on trial"

Netflix's 'Apocalypse in the Tropics' explores rise of Evangelical Christianity and far-right extremism in Brazil

Netflix documentary Apocalypse in the Tropics by Petra Costa explores the introduction and rise of Evangelicism in Brazil, the largest Catholic country in the world. The film shows how extremist evangelical leaders colluded with Jair Bolsonaro in his attempts to overthrow the elected government of President Lula and democracy

PM Modi arrives in Brazil to attend BRICS Summit

PM Narendra Modi arrived in Brazil from Argentina. This is the first bilateral visit by an Indian prime minister to Brazil in nearly six decades

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Why did Carlo Ancelotti exclude Neymar, Real Madrid's Rodrygo from his first Brazil squad?

For now, Carlo Ancelotti has decided to use Brazil players who are in peak form and capable of making an immediate impact, in place of Rodrygo and Neymar

IN PICS | Rio Carnival 2025 in Brazil: Samba schools perform

New ‘Avatar 3’ update, ‘Thunderbolts*’ trailer: Here are the latest Brazil D23 updates...

Disney’s fan event, D23 Brazil, was a treat for fans of both Avatar and MCU movie franchises, with major updates

Brazil blocks Musk's X

The action came after the company refused to name local representative amid feud with judge

What led to the Brazil plane crash that killed 61?

Ice buildup is suspected to be the reason behind the crash

How a cow specimen with Indian roots became Brazilian cattle industry's billion-dollar jewel

The cow is named Viatina-19 FIV Mara Imoveis

Lula-Macron: A diplomatic rapprochement in the Amazon

France and Brazil unveil sweeping accords as rainforest collaboration enters new era

Brazil’s Bolsonaro indicted over alleged falsification of his own vaccination data

If convicted the former president could spend up to 12 years in jail

Austrian roots run deep in Brazil’s constitutionalism

Brazilian judiciary leaders moving assertively against swelling authoritarian threats

Brazil records its hottest temperature ever

Increased energy consumption has been reported in Brazil

An Iranian bear in Brazil’s backyard: How Iran is wooing South America

A large but quiet Iranian encroachment is unfolding across Latin America