Brazil has been an upper-middle income country for almost 20 years. Why can’t it take the next step?
After the American Civil War, some Southerners sought to preserve slavery abroad — and found Brazil.
A wave of digital influencers hailing from Brazilian favelas is connecting brands to low-income neighborhoods.
For the first time in history, the Supreme Court will try a former president and high-ranking military officers for crimes against democracy. Here's how Brazilian law handles such cases.
Remade for a 2025 audience, ‘Vale Tudo’ has been a soap opera smash in Brazil. And almost three decades after its original version ran, it still has plenty to teach us about Brazil.
Brazil's Constitution opened the doors of the Supreme Court to parties and trade unions seeking to challenge decisions made by the congressional majority. Now, some lawmakers want to limit that access.
On social media, foreigners celebrate the free care provided by the world’s largest public health system. Learn why Brazil’s SUS stands out internationally for many more reasons.
Alongside Turkey, Brazil reached a nuclear agreement with Iran back in 2010 — but major powers refused to back it. Experts unpack why the deal never went through, and the ensuing fallout.
São Paulo’s LGBT+ Parade will spotlight the challenges of aging within the community, while bringing big business to the city
Ahead of COP30, Brazil is seeking to lead discussions over the conservation of oceans. The country has its own massive marine area, which it calls its “Blue Amazon”
Devotional books are a trend in Brazil, bursting the bubble of practicing Christians
Once a small niche community, collectors of hyperrealistic baby dolls have been thrust into the eye of a viral storm in Brazil, creating moral panic among conservatives.
Findings from a new genomic study contain important lessons about Brazil’s past and could have important ramifications for science going forward
In the struggle for abortion rights in Brazil, courts can be an avenue to further access – but also an obstacle
While the global luxury fashion market shows signs of fatigue, Brazil is moving in the opposite direction
After decades of selling itself as a land of sun, sand and sensuality, Brazil is now working to rebrand as a reliable hub for business travel
A sweeping bill to overhaul Brazil’s Civil Code is set to address hundreds of issues affecting the daily lives of Brazilians. Experts warn the proposed changes could create new legal uncertainties and trigger a surge in litigation
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
Eike Batista, once hailed as one of Brazil’s most visionary entrepreneurs, saw his empire collapse under the weight of unmet promises and criminal investigations. He is now attempting a comeback
Theft of smartphones has become a launchpad for cybercrime. Brazil’s government is trying to shut the door
Brazilian society is by no means immune to the challenges of raising children and teenagers in the social media age, as poignantly depicted in the acclaimed streaming series “Adolescence”
Historically loyal to Lula, landless movements are growing impatient as Big Agro corners the administration and tightens its grip on Congress. The president has announced new measures in response
A study indicates that decades-long Chagas disease control in Brazil helped lift municipal economies and reduce inequality
Progress in closing Brazil’s gender gap stalls as President Lula loses female support
It’s Oscars night, so we’re taking a look back on the history of Brazilian cinema, showing why “I’m Still Here” could be a turning point
