Acclaimed by critics, the Brazilian period thriller ‘The Secret Agent’ shows that where the rule of law collapses, authoritarianism seeps into social relationships at every level.
Under the 1988 Constitution, the Supreme Court has the final say on whether a law is constitutional — but even this model’s defenders have spent a century debating its boundaries.
Ashamed after the military dictatorship, Brazil’s self-proclaimed right wing came out into the open just over a decade ago. Now, its most popular leader is behind bars.
The indigenous coordination seen at the COP30 is the result of a process that began in the 1970s — always driven by traditional communities’ fight for land rights.
In 1992, Brazil hosted the United Nations conference that set the foundation for today’s entire global climate agenda. Now, COP30 aims to implement what has been agreed upon since then.
The Brazilian government is seeking a stronger role for civilian agencies along the country’s vast border strip.
The Amazon is no longer just a transit area for organized crime. Gangs have embedded themselves in the region’s social fabric, exerting tight control over local communities.
The Brazilian census found that the country has more indigenous languages than previously thought. But they are less frequently used in daily life.
Brazil has aimed to grow its tourism figures. As visitor numbers soar, questions about the quality of this tourism boom are growing louder.
Many Brazilians embraced Portugal’s anti-immigration agenda. Now, they may face stricter border controls.
The fight against inequality has gained momentum in Brazilian politics. The federal government is now studying the feasibility of fare-free public transportation.
The mushroom trade has thrived in Brazil amid a regulatory vacuum. But as the global boom unfolds, the justice system is signaling a step back.
Federal prosecutors are seeking to strip a radio broadcaster of its licenses, accusing it of having actively worked to promote a coup.
After Jair Bolsonaro’s coup conviction, allied politicians are looking for ways to free him. But Brazil has seen this before.
From gold mining in the Amazon to Wall Street-style investment funds, organized crime in Brazil now goes much further than cocaine
A look at the professional backgrounds and political leanings of the panel that will decide the former president’s fate.
Fraying military ties with the United States could bring Brazil’s Armed Forces back to the center of politics — and that’s a problem.
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.
