The Latest Breaking News from Brazil

Warmer Weather Forecasts for Brazil Spark Long Liquidation in Coffee

September arabica coffee (KCU24 ) today is down -9.60 (-3.91%), and Sep ICE robusta coffee (RMU24 ) is down -77 (-1.74%). Coffee prices today are under pressure after Brazil's weather forecasts for next week shifted warmer, which reduces the chances of frost damaging coffee trees and sparked long liquidation in...

Barchart · Aug 9, 2024

Millions of Olympics fans turn out to paint Paris in their national colours

More than 10 million Olympics fans have flocked to France from every corner of the globe. RFI dove into the festive frenzy – catching up with revelers from Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Taiwan, South Africa, India and of course the vibrant host nation itself.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 9, 2024

Richarlison rejects move to Saudi Arabia

The Brazilian forward made clear his intentions to remain at Tottenham amid speculation he could leave this summer

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2024

Paris Games herald a new anti-corruption era, but carrying the torch may pose an Olympic challenge for the US

The world has grown cynical about the integrity of major international sports, and not without reason. From the Olympics bribery scandal of the 1990s – which implicated the hosts of Nagano 1998, Sydney 2000 and Salt Lake City 2002 – we have seen additional corruption scandals in major global sporting…

The Conversation · Aug 9, 2024

Brazil Expels Nicaraguan Ambassador In Diplomatic Retaliation

Brazil expels Nicaraguan ambassador in response to diplomatic tensions, leading to frozen relations between the two countries.

Top News · Aug 9, 2024

USA Go For Gold Against Marta's Brazil In Olympic Women's Football Final

A resurgent United States under new coach Emma Hayes are hoping to establish themselves as the leading force in women's international football once again by claiming the gold medal in Saturday's Olympic final against Brazil and their legendary skipper Marta.

International Business Times · Aug 9, 2024

Brazil expels Nicaraguan ambassador in retaliatory move

Brazil’s government has kicked out Nicaragua’s ambassador to the nation in retaliation for a similar move by the Central American country’s President Daniel Ortega

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2024

Sugar Prices Settle Higher as India Maintains Sugar Export Restrictions

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) on Thursday closed up +0.43 (+2.27%), and Oct London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV24 ) closed up +12.10 (+2.35%). Sugar prices rallied Thursday after India's Food and Commerce Ministry said it would keep its curbs in place on sugar exports to ensure adequate...

Barchart · Aug 8, 2024

Coffee Prices Erase Early Gains on Increased Exports from Brazil

September arabica coffee (KCU24 ) on Thursday closed down -1.00 (-0.41%), and Sep ICE robusta coffee (RMU24 ) closed down -45 (-1.00%). Coffee prices Thursday erased an early rally and closed moderately lower. Coffee prices fell after the Brazilian Trade Ministry reported that Brazil's July coffee exports rose +44% y/y...

Barchart · Aug 8, 2024

Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest is down to lowest level since 2016, government says

Habitat loss increased on country’s biodiverse savanna, according to new data

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2024