Democracy, quite literally, under attack

Less than a day after a man died in a failed bombing attack outside the Supreme Court headquarters in the capital Brasília on Wednesday evening, Brazil is still in shock.

Love me, love me not

Boosted in part by the Latino vote, Donald Trump emerged victorious in the U.S elections and will return to the White House next year. But the billionaire’s triumph has gone down differently across Latin America.

Brazil’s Copa Libertadores?

All editions of the Copa Libertadores since 2019 have been won by a Brazilian club, while 2020, 2021, and 2022 were all-Brazilian affairs in the final.

Lula’s Brazil shuns Maduro after surprise arrival

São Paulo: the power crisis amid a fight for power

More than a million São Paulo residents stayed the whole weekend without electricity after a powerful storm and high winds.

Elon Musk taps out in X fight

After a long — and often tiresome — political, judicial, and philosophical feud over the use of X (formerly Twitter) in Brazil, the proxy battle between Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes and tycoon Elon Musk has seemingly reached its conclusion, with Mr. Moraes on top.

All in and all gone

Outlawed for so long, betting is fast becoming part of daily life for many Brazilians — but where is this trend leading?

Order, Progress, and Flames

São Paulo engulfed in apocalyptic flames

The scenes were so surreal that Brazilian netizens likened them to a science fiction movie—comparable to the dystopian landscapes of the Mad Max franchise.

But it won’t affect us right...?

Most Brazilians live thousands of kilometers from the Amazon, often feeling disconnected from the rainforest as if it were part of another country.

How long until the Los Angeles Olympics?

While the World Cup may dominate headlines, the Olympics capture a unique space in the hearts of Brazilians, offering something for everyone, from gymnastics to canoeing.

Brazil takes on the U.S.

Rebeca Andrade finally beat U.S. gymnastics icon Simone Biles, and the Brazilian flag was raised above the American stars and stripes during a victory ceremony. A happy ending?

Brazil in Paris 2024: stressed and poorly dressed

Seen as boring, lacking style, and having little link to Brazil, the plain opening ceremony uniform has been the subject of intense discussions online this week.

Uh oh... Am I next?

Corruption charges against the “incorruptible” Bolsonaro

Brazil’s Federal Police recommended charges of embezzling, money laundering, and conspiracy against the former president, as part of a corruption scheme concerning expensive official gifts received from foreign countries during Mr. Bolsonaro’s presidency.

Happy 30th birthday, real! Uh, wait... do you take PIX?

The national currency, the Brazilian real, turned 30 years old this week.

User or dealer? That is the question

This week, Brazil’s Supreme Court made a landmark decision to decriminalize marijuana possession for personal use.

🤝 Rival football clubs play together for a good cause