The Latest Breaking News from Brazil

Ferreira reigns in monster Tahiti Pro swell

Brazil's Italo Ferreira has won the Tahiti Pro in perfect Teahupo'o conditions, but the Tokyo gold medallist won't be returning there to defend his Games title.

AAP · May 31, 2024

Flood-hit Brazil Businesses Count Losses, Look To Future

The thriving economy of southern Brazil has been brought to its knees by historic floods, with vast agricultural land unusable and factories paralyzed.

International Business Times · May 31, 2024

Sugar Closes Lower as Monsoon Rains Arrive Early in India

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN24 ) on Thursday closed down -0.16 (-0.87%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ24 ) closed down -3.30 (-0.61%). Sugar prices posted moderate losses on Thursday as they consolidated above the major lows posted earlier this month. An early arrival of monsoon rains...

Barchart · May 30, 2024

Brazil looking for redemption after early exit the last time the Copa América was held in the U.S.

Short guide on everything a Brazilian fan needs to know ahead of the Copa America 2024

Latin Times · May 30, 2024

Vinicius Jr can win two trophies in one Champions League final – the Ballon d’Or awaits

The Brazilian star is aiming for a LaLiga and European double - and has the Copa America this summer too

The Independent UK · May 30, 2024

Bid To 'Privatize' Brazil Beaches Sparks Outcry

A proposed constitutional amendment that could see Brazil's famed beaches fall into private hands has outraged environmentalists and citizens in a country that prides itself on open access to its vast shores.

International Business Times · May 30, 2024

Brazil Recalls Ambassador To Israel: Diplomatic Source

Brazil has recalled its ambassador to Israel, a diplomatic source told AFP Wednesday, ratcheting up tensions between the two countries over Israel's war in Gaza.

International Business Times · May 29, 2024

Arabica Coffee Pressured by Strength in Brazilian Real

July arabica coffee (KCN24 ) on Wednesday closed down -1.50 (-0.65%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN24 ) closed up +57 (+1.38%). Coffee prices on Wednesday gave up sharp gains and settled mixed, with robusta climbing to a 1-month nearest-futures high. Coffee prices initially opened higher Wednesday, with arabica posting...

Barchart · May 29, 2024

Brazil Withdraws Ambassador From Israel Amid Gaza Tensions

Brazil withdraws ambassador from Israel over Gaza war tensions, sparking diplomatic tensions between the two countries.

Top News · May 29, 2024

Brazil withdraws ambassador to Israel after Gaza war criticism

The move by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva comes after months of tensions caused by Israel’s assault on Gaza.

Al Jazeera · May 29, 2024