Brazil
Emerging-Market Funds Maintain High Exposure to Latin America Despite Volatility
Several of the region's most widely held names are companies with strong balance sheets and pricing power, which investors see as better positioned to absorb shifts in monetary policy
Coffee, Cocoa and Sugar Markets Poised for New Phase After Volatile Period, Citi Forecasts
The bank said prices have been driven higher this year by a combination of shocks, including adverse weather in major producing countries and logistical disruptions
Brazilian President Lula da Silva Proposes Acting as Mediator Between Maduro and Trump
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has volunteered to serve as a mediator between Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and U.S. President Donald Trump
Extratropical Cyclone Leaves 1 Million Without Power In São Paulo
Once free of climate extremes, Brazil faces a new weather reality
Latin America Becomes Key Driver of New Oil Supply as 2026 Surplus Looms, Report Finds
New offshore projects in Brazil and Guyana shift global supply dynamics as output growth outpaces expected demand
Latin American Currencies Gain Favor in Bank of America's 2026 Outlook as Dollar Expected to Slide
Bank of America expects the U.S. dollar to weaken in 2026 and is recommending investment strategies tied to Latin American currencies, particularly the Brazilian real.
TikTok Chooses Brazil for First Latin America Data Hub, Operational in 2027
The project aligns with Brazilian president Lula's strategy to attract major technology investments and promote Brazil as a regional center for data hosting
Maduro Resurfaces in Public After Escape Speculations, Declares Venezuela 'Indestructible, Untouchable, Unbeatable'
Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro made his first public appearance in days on Sunday, ending speculation that he had fled the country amid heightened tensions with the United States.
Jair Bolsonaro Begins 27-Year Prison Sentence In Brazil Over Failed Coup Plot
Former President Jair Bolsonaro was ordered by Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday to begin serving a 27-year sentence related to a failed coup plot following the 2022 presidential elections.
Brazil's Lula Vows to Speak With Trump to Avoid Conflict With Venezuela: 'One Shot Is All it Takes and Who Knows What Could Happen'
"We are not going to repeat the mistake made in the war between Russia and Ukraine" said Lula, adding that he is "very worried" about the military escalation in the Caribbean
Latin America Poised to Become $156 Billion Fashion Powerhouse by 2029: Report
Latin America's fashion industry is drawing heightened interest from global brands as new estimates project the sector could reach $156 billion by 2029, according to reporting from Montenapo Daily.
Is Brazil's Political Climate Becoming As Polarized As The U.S.'s? Business Leaders Are Not Sure
"National polarization has intensified over the past two years" in Brazil, a Genial/Quaest survey cited by financial news outlet Valor Econômico revealed in October. This context of bitter rhetoric and political violence has left 83% of respondents claiming that the country is more divided today.
Could Brazil's Bolsonaro Be Edging Closer to Prison After His Latest Supreme Court Setback?
Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro could be edging closer to serving 27 years in prison after the country's Supreme Court rejected an appeal made by his legal defense earlier this month. However, he could still avoid spending time behind bars. Here are the different scenarios.
White House Considers Softening Tariffs on Brazilian Coffee, Central American Bananas
Economists, however, are not confident on how much relief tariff cuts would actually provide—especially for coffee prices that have risen nearly 20% over the past year
Brazilian President Lula Warns Against Military Escalation From The U.S. In Venezuela: 'I Don't Want To Get To a Land Invasion'
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva warned the U.S. against further escalating its campaign against Venezuela, saying "I don't want to get to a land invasion."
Brazilian Police Kill More Than In Massive Rio Raids Targeting Largest Criminal Organization
Drug raids in Rio de Janeiro sparked massive shootouts that left more than 100 people dead, including four police officers.
McConnell Among GOP Senators Joining Democrats in Vote to Scrap Trump Tariffs on Brazil
The Senate voted on Tuesday to advance a resolution to end President Donald Trump's tariffs on Brazilian imports, marking an unusual bipartisan challenge to the administration's trade policy. Five Republicans — including former Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell — joined all Democrats in supporting the measure.
Brazilian President Lula Warns Against U.S. 'Intervention' In Venezuela: 'They Can Cause More Damage Than They Seek To Prevent'
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva warned against a "foreign intervention" in Latin America, a veiled reference to ramped up pressure by the Trump administration on Venezuela, claiming that his government "prioritizes" keeping the region as a "zone of peace."
Brazil's Bolsonaro, a Trump Ally, Sentenced to 27 Years for Coup Attempt but May Still Avoid Prison
With only one of five justices voting to acquit, Bolsonaro's legal team cannot overturn the conviction but may seek a reduced sentence or house arrest instead.
Brazilian Police Seize Drug-Laden Aircraft From Venezuela as U.S. Presses Anti-Narcotics Mission in Caribbean
The pilot evaded capture and remains at large while the seized drugs were transferred to police headquarters in Manaus for further investigation
The Misterious Death of Brazilian Influencer Yago Campos in Mykonos
Campos was found dead in the pool area of a hotel in Mykonos, Greece, along with fellow influencer Ryan Silveira who managed to survive.
Brazil's Lula Criticizes U.S. Military Deployment in the Caribbean: 'Not Compatible With the Region's Commitment to Peace'
His remarks come amid the deployment of U.S. military assets near Venezuela, including eight missile-equipped ships and a nuclear-powered submarine
Brazil Reportedly Discussed Evacuation Plan With Venezuelan Regime As U.S. Steps Up Pressure With Military Deployment
The Brazilian government reportedly discussed evacuating senior officials in the Venezuelan regime as the U.S. steps up military pressure with the deployment of warships off its coast
Bolsonaro Faces Coup Trial: Brazil Supreme Court Sets September 2 Start Date
Brazil's Supreme Court sets September 2 for former President Jair Bolsonaro's coup trial, raising international tensions and political scrutiny.
NFL Goes Tropicoqueta: Colombian Star Karol G heads to Brazil for Historic Halftime Show on YouTube
The National Football League revealed that the Colombian artist will have a place of honor during the halftime show at the game in Brazil. The event will be Karol G's second major appearance in the country, following a free show in Rio de Janeiro.
Mexico's Sheinbaum Praised For Cool-Handed Approach to Trump and Trade Talks: 'She Never Takes the Bait'
Analysts consulted by Politico say her fact-based approach resonates with American counterparts and has earned goodwill within the White House
Jalisco Cartel Tied to Mercury Smuggling Fueling Illegal Gold Trade in Latin America: Report
Mercury smuggling by Mexican cartels is contaminating rivers and threatening Indigenous communities all over Latin America, a new report warns
Diplomatic Rift Between Brazil and U.S. Deepens as Lula Claims Trump Ignored Efforts to Avert Massive Tariff Hike
Brazil's efforts to avoid a steep U.S. tariff hike have been rebuffed, escalating a diplomatic rift rooted in former President Jair Bolsonaro's ongoing trial. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said.
WATCH: Brazilian Reporter Discovers Missing Girl's Body After Stepping on Her While Wading in Chest-High Water
Brazilian journalist Lenildo Frazão accidentally discovered the body of a missing teenage girl while reporting on her disappearance from a river.
Brazilian President Lula Says Country Won't Take Orders From 'Gringo' Trump, Calls Tariffs 'Unacceptable Blackmail'
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said that Brazil would not accept trade demands from President Donald Trump, describing recently announced tariffs as "unacceptable blackmail."