The Latest Breaking News from Brazil

Brazil's Supreme Court Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession For Personal Use

Brazil's Supreme Court decriminalizes personal marijuana possession, aligning with regional drug policy shifts.

Top News · Jun 27, 2024

Arsenal: Neymar tipped for shock Gunners move by legend, following fallout in Brazil over Saudi move

Neymar has been out of action since September after joining Al-Hilal from PSG

FourFourTwo · Jun 26, 2024

Tax the super-rich, says new report commissioned by G20 chair Brazil

In a new report commissioned by Brazil for its G20 presidency, French economist Gabriel Zucman says an international scheme to impose a global minimum tax on the world's richest individuals is technically feasible and that a 2 percent wealth tax on 3,000 billionaires could generate more than $200 billion in…

France 24 · Jun 26, 2024

World Cup is a chance for women’s football to go mainstream in Brazil

The country’s passion for men’s football is well-known but the 2027 tournament could change the dynamics completely

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2024

Global Tax Proposal Targets Billionaires For Wealth Redistribution

Brazil's G20 proposal advocates for a 2% global tax on billionaires to address wealth inequality and fund essential public services.

Top News · Jun 25, 2024

Brazil's Top Court Votes To Decriminalize Personal Weed Use

Brazil's Supreme Court said Tuesday a majority of judges had voted to decriminalize possession of marijuana for personal use, after a lengthy and divisive trial.

International Business Times · Jun 25, 2024

The Corn Bulls Continue Their Chatter as Prices Keep Making New Lows

This time last year, new crop corn futures traded above $6.00 due to low supply caused by adverse weather and geopolitical issues, including the invasion of Ukraine. US farmers expected these trends to persist and held onto their crops, anticipating price increases. However, a record production year in the US…

Barchart · Jun 25, 2024

Sugar Prices Finish Lower on Dollar Strength

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN24 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.31 (-1.60%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ24 ) closed down -8.40 (-1.47%). Sugar prices Tuesday gave up most of Monday's advance due to a stronger dollar. Increased sugar output in Brazil is also bearish for prices....

Barchart · Jun 25, 2024

Coffee Closes Lower on Forecasts for Rain in Brazil

September arabica coffee (KCU24 ) on Tuesday closed down -6.95 (-2.94%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN24 ) closed down -60 (-1.35%). Coffee prices Tuesday closed sharply lower after updated weather forecasts called for rain next week in Brazil's coffee-growing regions, easing drought concerns and fueling long liquidation in coffee...

Barchart · Jun 25, 2024

Brazil’s top court likely to decriminalise possession of marijuana for personal use

Decision could reduce country’s massive prison population

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2024