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LatAm ReportLatAm Report

Apr 22, 2025

⛪ Pope Francis: Latin roots, global reach

Little-known theological debates in Latin America shaped Pope Francis’ life and legacy

Ignacio Portes, +1

Brazil DailyBrazil Daily

Apr 22, 2025

✝️ Funeral in Rome, feuds at home

President Lula will attend Pope Francis’ funeral. How medicine’s top governing body has delved into culture wars. And a look at Brazil’s international reserves

Gustavo Ribeiro

Brazil AgroBrazil Agro

Apr 21, 2025

🏴‍☠️ Seed money and pirated crops

About 11% of soybean seeds used by Brazilian farmers are uncertified, according to a new study. Patents and royalties for genetically engineered varieties remain the subject of ongoing legal battles

Letícia Arcoverde

Brazil SocietyBrazil Society

Apr 20, 2025

🌇 Brazil is more urban than you think

While it is known for wide open spaces, sprawling agribusiness and the vast Amazon, Brazil is actually much more of an urban country than outsiders might think

Isabela Cruz

Brazil SportsBrazil Sports

Apr 19, 2025

⚽ Flick, flick, goal!

Known as a 20th century children’s pastime, button football is still alive and well in Brazil — as the dedication of one São Paulo bar proves

Euan Marshall

PodcastPodcast

Apr 18, 2025

Podcast: Penal populism, agro jobs and Bolsonaro under the knife

Rio’s mayor looks to El Salvador for inspiration on public security. Brazil’s agro jobs are less and less done on farms. And Bolsonaro goes under the knife again in a 12-hour surgery

The Brazilian Report

LatAm ReportLatAm Report

Apr 18, 2025

✝️ Latin America’s Holy Week

The many ways of celebrating Easter — including not celebrating it at all.

Lucas Berti, +1

Brazil ClimateBrazil Climate

Apr 17, 2025

🌳 Brazil’s Valley of Death turns green

The Brazilian city of Cubatão, once dubbed the most polluted city on Earth, has now received awards for its urban forestry in its continuing path to transformation

Euan Marshall

Brazil DailyBrazil Daily

Apr 17, 2025

✈️ Turbulence ahead

Budget squeeze leaves aviation regulators grounded. Lula’s continuing efforts to revise Car Wash history. And a Brazilian lawmakers fights the Trump White House

Gustavo Ribeiro

Brazil BusinessBrazil Business