Brazil

Astrud Gilberto, Girl from Ipanema singer, dies at 83
The Brazilian singer and songwriter was the sole vocalist in one of the most covered songs of all time.
Published On 6 Jun 2023
Brazil’s President Lula unveils plan to end deforestation by 2030
Lula’s proposal would advance a commitment to deforestation made at the 2021 climate talks in Glasgow, Scotland.
Published On 6 Jun 2023
REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK
One year after killings in Brazil’s Amazon, tensions run high
Defence of Indigenous lands in Brazil still poses many dangers, a year after killing of Bruno Pereira and Dom Phillips.
Published On 5 Jun 2023
OPINION,
Brazil’s Lula is right on global politics and wrong on Ukraine
The Brazilian president should support Ukraine; this would be an expression of the South-South solidarity he’s pursuing.
opinion by Bruno Cava
Published On 4 Jun 2023

Brazilian President Lula da Silva’s push for more integration across the region will need to overcome major challenges.

Move marks setback for President Lula da Silva’s push to protect Indigenous rights and stem Amazon deforestation.

Brazil’s president wants economic and political bloc to benefit region.

Summit underscores region’s leftward shift and is expected to emphasise cooperation on issues such as finance and crime.

Adviser to Ukraine’s presidential office Mykhailo Podolyak said the demilitarised zone should be between 100-120km wide.

Nicolas Maduro makes first visit to Brazil in years as Venezuela sees better ties with region’s left-wing leaders.

The measures announced after South American nation confirms at least eight cases of the H5N1 in wild birds.

Brazil’s Christ the Redeemer statue switched off its lights in a show of antiracism solidarity with Vinicius Jr.

Two golden statues of the three-time World Cup winner welcomes visitors to tomb in Santos.

Facilities run by a local non-profit focus on rehabilitation over punishment, in a method that has expanded worldwide.

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