The Latest Breaking News from Brazil

Hope floats in the Amazon as Bacuri, a young manatee, fights for survival

In a protected part of the Amazon, Bacuri, a young manatee that was found stranded and alone, is being raised in captivity

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025

Trump's first 100 days: Tariffs war shakes trade and investment in Africa

During the first 100 days of his second term in office, US President Donald Trump has issued a series of executive orders that have unsettled the commodities market and prompted investors to hold off from making new investments in African economies.

Radio France Internationale · May 2, 2025

AP PHOTOS: Brazilian Order of the Sunrise gather for their annual May 1st ceremony

Order of the Sunrise followers gathered for their annual May 1st ceremony known as the “Day of the Spiritual Indoctrinator,” at their lakeside temple in Planaltina. The Brazilian spiritual community is a blend of influences, including Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Incan, and Afro-Brazilian religions, along with a belief in extraterrestrial life…

The Independent UK · May 1, 2025

Brazilian nun who was the world's oldest person has died at 116

Sister Inah Canabarro, a Brazilian woman who was the world’s oldest person, died on Wednesday at nearly 117

The Independent UK · May 1, 2025

Guantanamo Bay Guards Forced Trans Woman to Expose Herself to Male Detainees, Migrant Claims

A Brazilian transgender asylum seeker says she was held at Guantanamo Bay with little privacy, food or contact to family, an ordeal she described as "dehumanizing."

Latin Times · May 1, 2025

Sugar Prices Pressured by Ample Supplies and Weak Demand

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN25 ) today is down -0.09 (-0.52%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) is up +0.80 (+0.16%). Sugar prices today are mixed, with July NY sugar posting a 2-1/2 month low and nearest-futures (K25) falling to a 3-3/4 year nearest-futures low. The...

Barchart · May 1, 2025

Demand Concerns Hammer Coffee Prices

July arabica coffee (KCN25 ) today is down -17.90 (-4.47%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN25 ) is down -242 (-4.51%). Coffee prices today sank to 1-week lows and are sharply lower. Coffee prices fell on concern that higher tariffs will boost coffee prices and dampen demand. Several global commodity...

Barchart · May 1, 2025

World’s oldest person dies aged 116 – British woman now holds record

Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, the oldest person in the world, died on Wednesday 30 April in Porto Alegre, Brazil, at the age of 116 years and 326 days. Ethel Caterham from the United Kingdom is now the oldest person in the world.

Euronews · May 1, 2025

Joelinton set to miss rest of season in blow to Newcastle’s Champions League hopes

The Brazilian midfielder has been dealing with a persistent knee problem

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025

Sugar Prices Fall on Higher Brazil Sugar Output

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK25 ) Wednesday closed down -0.16 (-0.91%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) closed down -4.00 (-0.81%). Sugar prices on Wednesday extended this week’s decline, with NY sugar falling to a 2-1/2 year nearest-futures low and London sugar posting a 2-week low....

Barchart · Apr 30, 2025