Beyond the spectacle, the economic impact of the massive influx of tourists is undeniable. Restaurants, bars, tour operators, and local shops will experience a significant increase in demand.

The Brazilian government says it is going to create a reception center for deported migrants from the United States following controversy over conditions on a recent flight.

The global success of Brazilian movie "I'm Still Here" -- riding high after three Oscars nominations -- has set off a national fervor usually reserved for Carnaval or the football World Cup.

São Paulo may be the most populated city in Brazil, but Rio de Janeiro is party central. Among the many joyful events Rio has to offer, none is more cherished—or better embodies Brazilian culture—than the roda de choro.

While national average daily production grew by 1% in 2024, reaching 151 million cubic meters per day, the state’s production surged 6%, reaching 113 million m³/day.

Its technical foundations for a green-production boom may be sound, but Brazil’s economic travails are an obstacle. The high cost of finance is putting off bigger investments in capital-intensive projects. The real was the world’s worst-performing major currency last year, losing more than 20% of its value against the dollar.

It’s the latest diplomatic dispute between a Latin American country and the Trump administration over the treatment of migrants during repatriation flights.

A Rio de Janeiro zoo is giving ice pops to a bear, a jaguar, wolves and monkeys for some welcome relief from Brazil’s stifling summer heat.

Low-income favelas would benefit from green roofs but there are two problems: Cost. And a typical design that's too heavy for a favela home.

It was necessary to repel the “invasion” of mobile phones in Brazilian classrooms, even to spark a debate about the use of technology in education, according to Silvana Veloso, an educator with extensive experience on the subject.

With courts confronting at least 7.2 million cases — a 72% surge since 2020 — ventures like Unicainstancia and Reclame AQUI offer alternative paths for resolving consumer conflicts outside the overburdened judiciary.

A list of modern artists that define Brazilian music and their recent albums that span a diverse range of soundscapes. Read more about them here.