The Latest Breaking News from Brazil

Trump Hits 18 Latin American and Caribbean Countries With Higher Tariffs Over Forced-Labor Rules

Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva accused Washington of using forced labor as justification for a protectionist trade policy

Latin Times · Jul 24

Brazil uses forensic science to trace gold's origin and tackle illegal mining in the Amazon

Brazil is using forensic science to tackle illegal gold mining in the Amazon

The Independent UK · Jul 24

Masked men invading and taking Amazon communities ‘hostage’ in organised crime surge, say local leaders

Delegation sent to Brasília after gunmen from organised crime group enter homes in western Amazon

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24

Sugar Prices Continue Lower on Improved Monsoon Rains in India

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is down -0.04 (-0.27%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is down -5.00 (-1.08%). Sugar prices are lower on today’s stronger dollar and on the prospect for improved India sugar output as its monsoon rains continue to improve. India’s...

Barchart · Jul 23

Coffee Prices Fall as USDA Predicts 6% Increase in Global Coffee Production

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is down -7.05 (-2.23%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is down -86 (-2.27%). Coffee prices are lower today after the USDA forecast late Wednesday that global coffee output in the 2026-27 season will rise by +6.0% (10.8 million bags) to a record...

Barchart · Jul 23

A First-of-Its-Kind Global Study Links Prolonged Heat Waves to Sharply Higher Mental Health Hospitalizations

A 2026 Nature Health study of 2.6 million hospitalizations found that sustained heat waves are linked to significantly higher mental health hospitalizations across four countries.

Medical Daily · Jul 23

Milei Plans July 25th Brazil Visit To Back Flavio Bolsonaro While Brasilia Says No to Jair Bolsonaro Visit

Argentina's president heads to São Paulo to endorse a presidential challenger — a trip that reveals more about Brazil's crackdown on its jailed former leader than about Milei himself.

Latin Times · Jul 23

Business Brief (July 23): China’s $1 Trillion Sports Industry Push

Domestic new-energy vehicle sales top 1 million, Beijing to slap 55% tariff on Brazilian beef

Caixin Global · Jul 23

The Hidden Health Risks of World Tours: Why Performers Sometimes Have No Choice But to Cancel

Harry Styles canceled his Brazil concert after falling ill on tour, shining a light on the health risks frequent travelers face and how to stay healthy abroad.

Medical Daily · Jul 22

Influencer Pietra Bertolazzi Takes Break From Social Media After BTS Army Allegedly Leaks Her Data Over K-Pop Row

Brazilian influencer Pietra Bertolazzi faces backlash and data leaks from BTS fans after calling the band 'effeminate', leading her to take a break from social media.

International Business Times UK · Jul 22